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Antique Framed Print : Picture No. 10887360
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Picture No. 10887360
Cuckoo - stealing Reed Warbler's eggs from nest (Cuculus canorus) Date
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Media ID 10531446
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Cuckoo Eggs Reed Stealing Warbler Canorus Cuculus
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.9cm (14.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Caught in the Act - The Master Thief Strikes Again!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness nature's most cunning trickster, the Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), executing its infamous heist. With a mischievous glint in its eye, this feathered bandit is caught red-handed stealing Reed Warbler's eggs from their unsuspecting nest. Known for their deceptive tactics, the Cuckoo has perfected the art of brood parasitism. As if straight out of a spy movie, our stealthy protagonist swoops down upon an unassuming Reed Warbler's abode. With lightning-fast precision and impeccable timing, it swiftly replaces one of the host bird's precious offspring with its own egg - a clever ploy to ensure that another species raises its young. The print captures this extraordinary moment with remarkable clarity and detail. Every feather on both birds is meticulously displayed as they engage in this high-stakes game of survival and deception. It serves as a reminder that even within the animal kingdom, there are masterminds capable of pulling off audacious acts. So next time you stumble upon this intriguing image by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, take a moment to appreciate nature's ingenuity at work. Marvel at how even amidst such ruthless competition for resources, creatures like the Cuckoo continue to astound us with their resourcefulness and adaptability.
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