Nests Collection (page 6)

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

Rock-fowlers hunting for skua gull birds and eggs on the Faroe Islands, 18th century
6337400 Rock-fowlers hunting for skua gull birds and eggs on the Faroe Islands, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Wasps and their nests (litho)
6013417 Wasps and their nests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wasps and their nests)

Primroses and Birds Nests on a Mossy Bank, 1882 (oil on canvas)
Ma388945 Primroses and Birds Nests on a Mossy Bank, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Clare, Oliver (1853-1927); 25.4x31.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Eagles Nest, 1902 (w / c over graphite on cream wove paper)
877063 The Eagles Nest, 1902 (w/c over graphite on cream wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 54.7x34.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Nests of the Baya Weaver bird in India (b / w photo)
493414 Nests of the Baya Weaver bird in India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elaborately constructed nests of the Baya Weaver)

Varieties of ants and their nests -- nest of the Fuliginous ant, Formica fuliginosa, Yellow ant (Formica flava), Fallow ant (Formica rufa), nest of the Common Yellow ant

Nests of the streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler
Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Mongol Race, Chinese and Cochin-Chinese (coloured engraving)
3650038 Mongol Race, Chinese and Cochin-Chinese (coloured engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mongol Race, Chinese and Cochin-Chinese)

An Ibis sitting on its nest at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
2962631 An Ibis sitting on its nest at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Baby in a nest (colour photo)
3095544 Baby in a nest (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby in a nest. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Red Squirrels (w / c on paper)
2601945 Red Squirrels (w/c on paper) by Specht, August (b.1849); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; German, out of copyright

A Lesser or Darwins Rhea standing in its nest with two eggs, London Zoo
2561120 A Lesser or Darwins Rhea standing in its nest with two eggs, London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Birds Nests (engraving)
1096667 Birds Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Nests. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The Months, June (engraving)
1105066 The Months, June (engraving) by Goddard, George Bouverie (1832-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Months, June)

A Home Circle (engraving)
1106718 A Home Circle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Home Circle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Wonders in Botany, the Story of the Growth of some Giant Radishes (engraving)
1056277 Wonders in Botany, the Story of the Growth of some Giant Radishes (engraving) by Robley, Horatio Gordon (1840-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders in Botany)

A Young Family (chromolitho)
5988728 A Young Family (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Family. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

The Maple of Ratibor (engraving)
3627766 The Maple of Ratibor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maple of Ratibor. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho)
2815660 Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holiday amusements (coloured engraving)
5997634 Holiday amusements (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday amusements)

Polistes gallica and Nests (engraving)
5224605 Polistes gallica and Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polistes gallica and Nests)

Polybia palmarum and Nests (engraving)
5224603 Polybia palmarum and Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polybia palmarum and Nests)

Zitting Cisticola, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999452 Zitting Cisticola, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary (coloured engraving)
3630149 Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colony of waterfowl on the River Tisza in Hungary)

Valentines Day card with pair of robins (chromolitho)
731640 Valentines Day card with pair of robins (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day card with pair of robins)

Fowlers catching birds at night, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747014 Fowlers catching birds at night, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Nests of the Red Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber, Cuvier (engraving)
2788533 Nests of the Red Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber, Cuvier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nests of the Red Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber)

Hummingbirds: Two Sungems and a Crimson Topaz, 1866 (oil on canvas)
2652550 Hummingbirds: Two Sungems and a Crimson Topaz, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 35.6x33.7 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Hummingbirds, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999462 Hummingbirds, 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)

Nests of South African Weaver-birds (engraving)
966610 Nests of South African Weaver-birds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nests of South African Weaver-birds)

Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b / w photo)
3091206 Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest)

Couple with babies in a birds nest (colour photo)
3091167 Couple with babies in a birds nest (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with babies in a birds nest. Postcard, early 20th century)

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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.