Nests Collection (page 7)

The Queens Poultry at Windsor (engraving)
1100926 The Queens Poultry at Windsor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Poultry at Windsor)

Weaver Bird (chromolitho)
3099757 Weaver Bird (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver Bird. Illustration for Beautiful Birds drawn by Giacomelli (Thomas Nelson, c 1885)

Leaf Cutting Bees and Nests (engraving)
5224602 Leaf Cutting Bees and Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaf Cutting Bees and Nests)

Colony of sooty albatrosses on the south side of Laysan Island, a sandbank in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
5997301 Colony of sooty albatrosses on the south side of Laysan Island, a sandbank in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Nests of Weaver Birds in Natal (engraving)
1041592 Nests of Weaver Birds in Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nests of Weaver Birds in Natal, attached to Telegraph Wires)

The Edible Swifts and their Nests (engraving)
966637 The Edible Swifts and their Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Edible Swifts and their Nests)

Trade card with an image of men stealing eagle eggs (chromolitho)
963861 Trade card with an image of men stealing eagle eggs (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Floating nests of the Little Grebe (engraving)
1090925 Floating nests of the Little Grebe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating nests of the Little Grebe)

An Elevated Home (colour litho)
979307 An Elevated Home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elevated Home.); © Look and Learn

Couple embracing in a birds nest (colour photo)
3093922 Couple embracing in a birds nest (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple embracing in a birds nest. Postcard, early 20th century)

Young Coots (engraving)
3628735 Young Coots (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Coots. Illustration for Country Pastimes for Boys (Longmans, Green, 1908)

Europe (coloured engraving)
3630158 Europe (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe. Illustration from Die Welt in Bildern (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Sticklebacks and their Nests (engraving)
2791393 Sticklebacks and their Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sticklebacks and their Nests)

Study of Flowers (oil on panel)
2829310 Study of Flowers (oil on panel) by Sharples, Rolinda (1794-1838); 42x33.1 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1931.; American

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811958 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

"Hunting for Shell-fish and Sea-birds Eggs"(engraving)
2780999 " Hunting for Shell-fish and Sea-birds Eggs" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Some Strange Wasps Nests (engraving)
6003649 Some Strange Wasps Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Strange Wasps Nests)

Weaver-birds and their nests (litho)
6013413 Weaver-birds and their nests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver-birds and their nests)

Nest of weights, 1588 (brass)
1220271 Nest of weights, 1588 (brass) by English School, (16th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English, out of copyright

Roufus-tailed Rock-thrush, Adolf Fries, 1837 (coloured engraving)
999396 Roufus-tailed Rock-thrush, Adolf Fries, 1837 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Penduline Tit, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999689 Penduline Tit, 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)

Nest of Penduline Titmouse (engraving)
3656069 Nest of Penduline Titmouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of Penduline Titmouse)

The Baya Sparrow (chromolitho)
3099762 The Baya Sparrow (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baya Sparrow)

Ooh, another amazing one!
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Empty Nest Syndrome
Gaby Grohovaz

Albatross chases Gannet from nest 1979

Baby Bunting at Whipsnade Zoo 1945

Blackbird feeding young in nest in Glasgow 1963

Reggie the South American Ostrich with three of his chicks at home in his feathers. August 1968 1960s

Alfieri Jnr. 30, 000 bees on a gatepost. 9th June 1934

A hen sits on the swan eggs rescued from the oily water near Tom Woolstoncroft far, in an effort to hatch it out. April 1968 P005890

Kittiwakes nesting on the side of the cliff

Golden-white tassel-ear marmoset / Silky marmoset coming out of night nest hole (Mico chrysoleucos / Callithrix chrysoleuca) Amazonia, Brazil

Lundy Island, 1857. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Lundy Island, 1857

Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Heronry in Cobham Park, 1844. Herons at...a small but very complete heronry in the venerable park of Cobham, near Gravesend

Wedge-tailed Eagle {Aquila audax} adult feeding chick at nest, New South Wales, Australia

Golden-throated Barbet (Megalaima franklinii) at nest hole in tree stump, Galligong Mountain, Yunnan, China, May

Southern Carmine bee-eaters (Merops nubicoides) near nest holes on the banks of the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, October

Southern Carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicoides) returning to nest hole in river bank, Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, October

Raid on a Sand-swallow Colony - "How Many Eggs?"(Harpers Weekly, Vol
Raid on a Sand-swallow Colony - " How Many Eggs?" (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), June 13, 1874

COTTAGE PORCH
On a cottage porch, the return of the swallows to their nests heralds the coming summer Date: 1875

Galapagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) on debris from nesting hole. Critically endangered. Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) and Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) squabbling over nesting sites. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June

Great skua (Stercorarius skua) in flight and spectacular coastline with sea stacks and cliffs, home to breeding sea birds at Hermaness, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland. May 2018. Digital composite

Stanley Mill, Gloucstershire
Stanley Mill, Stonehouse, Ryeford, Stroud Valley, Gloucstershire. The chimney smokes. In the foreground is a rookery Date: 1989

Picture No. 12479823
Black Tern - adult tern - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12479822
Black Tern - adult tern - Germany Date:

Common roller (Coriacias garrulus) in flight with nesting colony behind, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania, June

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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.