Greetings Card : Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in Reed Warbler nest - Begging for food The Netherlands, Overijssel
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Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in Reed Warbler nest - Begging for food The Netherlands, Overijssel
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Common Cuckoo - Juvenile in Reed Warbler nest - Begging for food
The Netherlands, Overijssel
Cuculus canorus
Paul Van Gaalen
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of the natural world into your home with our exquisite Common Cuckoo greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a captivating photograph by Paul van Gaalen of a juvenile Common Cuckoo begging for food in a Reed Warbler nest in the beautiful Netherlands, Overijssel region. Paul's vivid and detailed image showcases the intricate relationship between these two species, with the Cuckoo's bright eyes and open beak adding a charming and endearing quality. This stunning card is perfect for any nature lover or bird enthusiast, and makes a thoughtful and unique gift. Please note that this card is intended for personal display only and does not come framed or mounted.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Feathered Freeloader - The Cuckoo Chronicles
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a hilarious case of mistaken identity as a mischievous Common Cuckoo juvenile finds itself in the wrong crib! Nestled snugly within the Reed Warbler's cozy abode, this cheeky little interloper is caught red-beaked, begging shamelessly for food. Talk about audacity! The Netherlands plays host to this comical scene, where our feathered protagonist has cunningly infiltrated the unsuspecting Warbler family. With its beak wide open and an expression that screams "Feed me!", this baby cuckoo has perfected the art of freeloadery. Known for their parasitic behavior, cuckoos have mastered the art of tricking other bird species into raising their young. But it seems like this particular juvenile couldn't resist taking advantage of some home-cooked meals from its adopted siblings. As it calls out with all its might, one can almost imagine it saying, "Hey Momma Warbler! I'm not your average nestling!". Will our clever impostor get away with its sneaky scheme? Or will Mama Warbler catch on to her unexpected houseguest? Join us in marveling at nature's most amusing moments captured by photographer Paul van Gaalen. This incredible shot reminds us that even in the animal kingdom, there's always room for a good laugh and a surprise twist!
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