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Antique Framed Print : Picture No. 10890618
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Picture No. 10890618
Fairy Martins - collecting mud to construct their bottle-shaped mud nests (Petrochelidon ariel) Date
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Media ID 10531863
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Ariel Bottle Collecting Construct Fairy Martins Petrochelidon Shaped
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 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
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.
Architects of the Avian World - Fairy Martins Mastering Mud Magic!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this enchanting snapshot captured by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, we witness the industrious and whimsical world of Fairy Martins. These dainty avian creatures are on a mission to create their own unique abodes using one of nature's most humble resources – mud! With meticulous precision, these pint-sized architects collect mud in their beaks, meticulously crafting bottle-shaped nests that hang gracefully from cliffs or man-made structures. Petrochelidon ariel, as they are scientifically known, truly embody the phrase "home is where the heart is". As we marvel at this photo print, it's hard not to imagine these tiny fairies working together like a well-oiled construction crew. With each beakful of mud carefully placed and shaped into intricate patterns, they transform simple earth into architectural wonders fit for fairytales. The sight of these diligent birds collecting mud brings forth images of an avian pottery class or perhaps even a secret society dedicated to creating magical dwellings for themselves and their families. It's as if they possess ancient knowledge passed down through generations on how to build homes that blend seamlessly with nature's beauty. So let us celebrate these feathered artists who prove that creativity knows no bounds! As you gaze upon this image from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, allow yourself to be transported into a world where fairy martins reign supreme - constructing extraordinary bottle-shaped nests with nothing but mud and sheer determination.
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