Nests Collection (page 5)

Bouquet of Flowers (oil on panel)
471474 Bouquet of Flowers (oil on panel) by Amstel, Jan van (c.1500-c.1544); 78x53 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Weaver Birds and their Nests; Notes of a Naturalist in the North-Western Provinces of India, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Babies in nests in tree (colour photo)
3093574 Babies in nests in tree (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babies in nests in tree. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
6337581 English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourists losing hats)

The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281042 The Rookery, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus
6338773 Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Nests of the streaked fantail warbler)

Baby in a cabbage (colour photo)
3096164 Baby in a cabbage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby in a cabbage. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - female stretching its wings infront of nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - pair in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Swift - bird flying in front of artificial nesting box, Hessen Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Common Gull - sitting on nest amongst boulders, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - two fledglings sitting in front of nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - young male flying away from nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - young male flying away from nestbox, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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White Stork - pair mating on nest platform, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - fledglings sitting in front of nestbox, in the morning sun, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Kestrel / Common Kestrel - fledglings sitting in front of nestbox, in the morning sun, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Pair of Brown Pelicans, Pelecanus occidentalis, at the nest with young. Florida Date: 15-Apr-19

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Male Cape Weaver, Ploceus capensis at its nest in a Fever Tree, Acacia xanthophloea, Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. Date: 15-Apr-19

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

Rook Shooting, May 21, 1881. Creator: Henry Peach Robinson
Rook Shooting, May 21, 1881. Albumen print

Anthocopa papaveris and Nests (engraving)
5224601 Anthocopa papaveris and Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthocopa papaveris and Nests)

Swallows building their Nests (engraving)
3634799 Swallows building their Nests (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swallows building their Nests. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Nests of various types of animals (litho)
6013690 Nests of various types of animals (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nests of various types of animals)

St. Francis, 1932 (tempera on canvas)
5642660 St. Francis, 1932 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 153.3A--107 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho)
5210951 Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho) by Fitchew, E.H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sticklebacks and Their Nests)

Sketches in Western Africa (engraving)
1044344 Sketches in Western Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Western Africa)

Warbling a Tender Roundelay (engraving)
1099679 Warbling a Tender Roundelay (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warbling a Tender Roundelay)

A young girl holding a birds nest (colour litho)
960223 A young girl holding a birds nest (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young family: showing a young girl holding a birds nest)

Grebes and their Nests (engraving)
1060495 Grebes and their Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grebes and their Nests)

Cranefly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999743 Cranefly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

A Sparrows Nest in General Outrams Statue (engraving)
2781186 A Sparrows Nest in General Outrams Statue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sparrows Nest in General Outrams Statue)

The Egg-hunters of St Kilda (engraving)
2781298 The Egg-hunters of St Kilda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egg-hunters of St Kilda)

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)

Nest of weights, 1588 (brass)
1220270 Nest of weights, 1588 (brass) by English School, (16th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English, out of copyright

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

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Nests are fascinating structures that serve as homes and shelters for various creatures across the world. From the Naked Mole Rat in North East Africa to the Harris's Hawk in Arizona, nests come in different forms and fulfill unique purposes. In the dry regions of North East Africa, the Naked Mole Rat constructs its underground nest using its incisor teeth. Despite being blind, these remarkable creatures create intricate tunnels and chambers where they live together in colonies. Meanwhile, high up on a Sanguaro cactus in the desert of Arizona, a Harris's Hawk diligently tends to its nest. This majestic bird builds a sturdy platform made from twigs and branches to protect its eggs until they hatch. Not all they can found outdoors; some can be discovered right inside our homes. A pet rat may find comfort and security within their cozy bed nestled amidst household items. Underground dwellers like moles also construct nests but with a different purpose - hunting grounds for worms. These industrious animals tirelessly dig through soil to create burrows where they search for food. The avian world is no stranger to nesting habits either. The Wren exemplifies parental care as an adult feeds its offspring at their nest. This heartwarming scene showcases how nests provide not only shelter but also nourishment for growing families. Nature never ceases to amaze us with unusual partnerships too. Take the Tarantula or Bird-eating Spider who carries an egg cocoon back to her nest for safekeeping. It's incredible how even arachnids exhibit maternal instincts. Birds like Bullfinches demonstrate teamwork when it comes to building their nests. Male and female pairs work together meticulously constructing a secure haven where their young ones will grow strong before taking flight into the world. Speaking of new discoveries, scientists stumbled upon Goodman's Mouse Lemur species while exploring Masoala National Park in Madagascar back in August 2005. These tiny lemurs were found nestled in their nests, showcasing the diversity and beauty of nature.