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Antique Framed Print : Picture No. 10894485
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Picture No. 10894485
Oystercatcher - egg laid on grasslabd showing lack of nest (Haematopus ostralegus) Date
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Media ID 10486587
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Haematopus Ostralegus Oystercatcher Showing Lack Laid
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.
Oops! Looks like someone forgot to build a nest!
EDITORS COMMENTS
🐦🥚 In this hilarious snapshot captured by Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, we witness the comical mishap of an oystercatcher who seems to have misplaced its nesting instincts. Meet our feathered friend, Haematopus ostralegus, as it nonchalantly lays its precious egg on a grassy patch without bothering to construct a proper nest. With its vibrant orange beak and striking black-and-white plumage, this oystercatcher certainly knows how to make an entrance. However, when it comes to creating a cozy home for its offspring, well. . . let's just say it may need some lessons in avian architecture! The photograph beautifully captures the irony of nature's quirks - showcasing the egg precariously perched on the grassland with no protective structure around it. It serves as a gentle reminder that even our animal friends can sometimes forget important details amidst their daily routines. While most birds meticulously craft intricate nests high up in trees or hidden among reeds, this rebellious oystercatcher has chosen an unconventional approach. Perhaps it believes that eggs are best enjoyed au naturel! So next time you stumble upon your own little blunders or forgetful moments, take inspiration from our adorable feathered friend here and embrace life's unexpected surprises with a sense of humor – after all, even birds can lay eggs outside their comfort zones!
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