Animal Home Collection (page 2)

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) pair chasing a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) as it emerges from a nest box the birds want to nest in which is already occupied by the squirrel and its mate

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) hovering above a nest box it wants to nest in which a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and its mate have occupied, with the squirrel threatening the bird, Wiltshire, UK

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) breeding male perched on nest, rural Karantaka, India

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) chick in the nest, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, February

Male Zander or Pikeperch (Stizostedion / Sander lucioperca) with mouth wide open, defending nest. Lake di Lugano or Ceresio, Ticino, Switzerland

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) on nest with goslings, New York, USA

Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) adult in nest hole in tree, hole in a tree, Pantanal area, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) using termite mound to reach for food, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius) male landing at nest cavity in termite mound Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male and female, at the nesthole, Germany. December

Flowers by a Stone Vase, 1786. Creator: Peter Faes
Flowers by a Stone Vase, 1786

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) colony in mist, many birds in flight and nesting on cliffs. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) at nest with eggs. La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina. February

Greater rhea (Rhea americana) nest with many eggs, at edge of arable field. Patagonia, Argentina. October

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) head peering out of nest box.Territory Wildlife Park, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Captive

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) nesting amongst Blechnum palmiforme tree ferns. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) courtship display sequence. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Olive-backed sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis) female returning to her nest with nesting material, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Queensland, Australia, September

Chimpanzee female (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) sleeping in a nest built in a tree, Kibale National Park, Uganda, January

Great crested flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus), female alighting at nest cavity entrance carrying pine needles as nest material, wide angle captured with remote camera to show habitat, New York, USA

Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) bringing nest material to its nest on the forest floor, Ithacs, NY, USA

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) parent standing beside its three developing chicks. In captive breeding colony raising young birds for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) nest at captive breeding colony raising chicks for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate. Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire, UK, May 2019

Recently hatched White stork (Ciconia ciconia) chicks begging for food in their nest. In captive breeding colony raising young birds for UK White Stork reintroduction project at the Knepp Estate

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) pair performing an up-down display with bill clattering on their nest in an Oak tree, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) male landing with nest material and joining his mate on their nest in an Oak tree at sunset, Knepp estate, Sussex, UK, April 2019

Eurasian / European badger (Meles meles) outside urban sett behind wall with graffiti, Bristol, UK May

Two coloured mason bee (Osmia bicolor) bee that nests in old snail shells and then carries bits of twig or vegetation to cover the shell, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, June

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Red mason bee (Osmia rufa) female emerging from her nest hole in a drilled log within an insect hotel after provisioning a brood cell with pollen, Gloucestershire garden, UK, April

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus caudatus) placing feather in nest, Finland. April

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), male at nest hole, Finland, June

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) chick age 5 days, walking around nest, breeding colony, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, June

Afrian lioness (Panthera leo) playing with her juvenile cub aged 2 years in Duba Plains concession. Okavango delta, Botswana

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) male and female head to head at nest, just before mating, Finland April

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) male feeding female in courtship display, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

Domestic pig, hybrid large white sow and piglets in sty, UK, September 2010

Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), male at nest hole. Danube Delta, Romania. May

Red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) on nest with eggs, Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain, May

Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

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"Nature's Architectural Marvels: A Glimpse into Animal Homes" Red squirrels find comfort and security in their drey, nestled inside a cozy nest box adorned with lichen. Witness the majestic Peregrine falcon as it gracefully lands at its nest, where hungry chicks eagerly await their next meal in Vaala, Finland. High up in a tree, a Great frigatebird shares its perch with a pair of Nazca boobies, showcasing the beauty of avian cohabitation. In Norway's wilderness, a camouflaged Golden plover chick hides within its ground nest, blending seamlessly with nature's tapestry. A male Great spotted woodpecker diligently feeds his juvenile offspring inside their snug nest in Finland – an endearing display of parental care. At Acadia National Park's serene lake edge, witness the Common loon nesting and calling out to its mate – an enchanting symphony of love and protection. Yellow-plumed parakeets have ingeniously carved out their nest cavity within a wax palm stump – an ingenious abode amidst Ecuador's lush landscapes. Glen Tanar Estate becomes home to a regal pair of Golden eagles perched atop pine trees; guardians of the Cairngorms' untamed beauty. The Frill-neck Lizard proudly displays on top of a termite mound in Australia's Northern Territory – claiming both shelter and dominance over its territory. On Punta Suarez Island in Galapagos Islands' Espanola archipelago, observe an adorable Waved albatross chick begging for nourishment beside its watchful parent on the nest - truly heartwarming. Genovesa Island unveils Swallow-tailed gulls nurturing new life as one incubates while the other stands guard at their precious nest - epitomizing teamwork among avian partners.