Nesting Collection (page 8)

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) leaving Ostional beach after depositing its eggs, Costa Rica

Central American Pygmy-Owl
Central American pygmy owl (Glaucidium griseiceps) looking out from nest cavity, Costa Rica

Golden-browed Chlorophonia
Female Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia callophrys) feeding on peach fruit inside oak forest, Costa Rica

Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) resting near nest, Panama

Streak-breasted Treehunter (Thripadectes rufobrunneus)
Streak-breasted Treehunter gathering nesting material at highlands of Costa Rica

Emerald Toucanet chick (Aulacorhynchus prasinus) looking outside its nest cavity inside cloud forest, Costa Rica

Harpy Eagle nest, Darien, Panama

Great Egrets building nest, Florida

Mangrove Island at Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker only nests in cavities made in live pine trees

An adult great egret preens, its young chicks looking on, in a south Florida rookery

Common Cormorant, Phalacrocorax Carbo, from "The Birds of America"by John J
4071385 Common Cormorant, Phalacrocorax Carbo, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

An Old World Wanderer, 1887 (oil on canvas)
3743854 An Old World Wanderer, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); 108x172.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Robins nest in the glue-pot (engraving)
6007150 Robins nest in the glue-pot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins nest in the glue-pot)

Specimens from Mr Booths Museum of British Birds, Brighton (engraving)
1053826 Specimens from Mr Booths Museum of British Birds, Brighton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rebuilding (engraving)
1104946 Rebuilding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebuilding. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

A covey of partridge in the bracken at sunset (oil on canvas)
OJ379599 A covey of partridge in the bracken at sunset (oil on canvas) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941); 88.9x49.5 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Attacked by Sea-Birds (engraving)
2786876 Attacked by Sea-Birds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacked by Sea-Birds. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

Humming bird (chromolitho)
3099754 Humming bird (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humming bird. Illustration for Beautiful Birds drawn by Giacomelli (Thomas Nelson, c 1885)

Robin, building the nest (chromolitho)
3099743 Robin, building the nest (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin, building the nest)

Eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Nest and eggs of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States

Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Eastern wood pewee and orchard orioles
Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens, and orchard orioles, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

American woodcock, Scolopax minor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Gray catbird and eastern towhee
Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis, and eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

American kestrel, Falco sparverius, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Mourning dove, Zenaida macroura, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Prairie warbler, Setophaga discolor. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Razorbill or lesser auk, Alca torda. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Redwing blackbird and red-eyed vireo
Redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, and red-eyed vireo, Vireo olivaceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, with nest and eggs. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Nest and eggs of the orchard oriole, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina
Nest and eggs of the chipping sparrow, Spizella passerina. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius
Nest and eggs of the spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Red-eyed vireo Vireo olivaceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing
Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum. Kingbird, Tyrannus carolinensis Cedar bird, Ampelis cedrorum

Common Tern, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho)
IL288858 Common Tern, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Three Roses and a Birds Family
BRN165316 Three Roses and a Birds Family by American School; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; (add.info)

A Nest in a Gun (chromolitho)
5988745 A Nest in a Gun (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nest in a Gun. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

The First Scare (litho)
5997022 The First Scare (litho) by Schmidt, Emil (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Scare. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

The Year of the Poets -- Cuckoo in sparrows nest
The Year of the Poets -- a cuckoo in a nest of hedge sparrows, to illustrate a range of poems about cuckoos and other birds. Date: 1845

The Year of the Poets -- The Young Spring, to illustrate Lusty Spring (Edmund Spenser). Date: 1845

Congratulations card, Stork on her nest
Congratulations card for arrival of new baby, showing a stork on her nest. 20th century

A swan sitting on its nest, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

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"Nesting: A Symphony of Life and Love" In the realm of nature's wonders, there is a timeless dance that unfolds with grace and purpose, and is the art of nesting, where creatures big and small find solace in creating their own sanctuaries. Picture No. 11768877 reveals an old man with a beard, pondering over this intricate process as he recites from A Book of Nonsense. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of life, Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) buzz tirelessly around wild honey cones at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. Their diligent work symbolizes unity and harmony within their hive—a testament to the power of collective effort. On Bass Rock, Picture No. 11672424 captures a breathtaking sight—a flock of gannets and seagulls soaring above its rugged cliffs. Here, amidst crashing waves and salty air, these birds create nests that cling precariously to sheer rock faces—an act both daring and resilient. Venturing further westward to Isla Espanola in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands (Picture No. 12018909), we encounter Blue-footed Boobies—masters of courtship rituals performed on land before they embark on their sky-bound journeys together. These avian acrobats demonstrate how love can be found even amidst seemingly desolate landscapes. As dusk settles over Brazil's enchanting scenery (Picture No. 12020054), Jabiru storks take flight against a backdrop painted by twilight hues—a mesmerizing display that celebrates freedom while reminding us that home awaits patiently below. Meanwhile, nestled among Untergroningen's lush foliage in Germany (Picture No. 12018909), a female Blackbird tends to her nestlings with unwavering dedication—the epitome of maternal instinct personified through delicate feathers and nurturing care. Lastly, Boulders Beach in Simons Town beckons us closer to a thriving African Penguin colony (Picture No. 12018909).