Breeding Ground Collection

White storks (Ciconia ciconia), nesting on the top of Faro Cathedral, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

A great egret performs frequent displays using its showy plumage during the breeding season

Alkefjellet cliffs full of breeding Brunnich's guillemots, Uria lomvia. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Alkefjellet cliffs full of breeding Brunnich's guillemots, Uria lomvia. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Antarctica, Vega Island, aka Devil Island. Nesting colony of Adelie penguin with 2 eggs

The Bering Sea Arbitration (engraving)
1604382 The Bering Sea Arbitration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bering Sea Arbitration)

White Ibis in breeding colors, Eudocimus albus, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida Rookery

Great blue heron and chick waiting to be fed

Gentoo penguin Snow Highway Rookery, Damoy Point, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

White Storks (Ciconia ciconia), pair on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany
animal couple, blue sky, breeding ground, ciconiidae, cloudless, coup, Wilfried Martin, 999154932

Woodpecker holes in a dead tree

View of a male humpback whale in the open ocean

The tail of a humpback whale diving into the Pacific

A humpback whale head lunges out of the Pacific Ocean

A humpback whale flips his tail over the Pacific Ocean

Rookery of king penguins with snowy sheathbills on the shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of king penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, on South Georgia Island

King penguins in small groups on the tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing in small groups up on the wintry tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Colony of king penguins in groups on the tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing in groups and lined up on the wintry tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

A humpback whale fluke next to a rainbow in the Pacific Ocean

Rookery of hundreds of king penguins during breeding season, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Rookery of hundreds of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on the rocky landscape and beach of South Georgia Island during breeding season; South Georgia, Antarctica

Fence at bird breeding ground, The Netherlands

Nest and eggs of the Carrion Crown -Corvus corone corone-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

King Quail or Chinese Painted Quail -Coturnix chinensis-, brooding female, Asien, Kerzers, Switzerland

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-, adult feeding young birds at nesting site, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Golden Orioles -Oriolus oriolus-, adult male feeding chicks in the nest with a grasshopper, in an acacia tree, Bulgaria

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating on a storks nest

White Storks at the nest -Ciconia ciconia-

Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula- sitting on its nest with two eggs and a hatched chick

Arctic Tern -Sterna paradisaea-, adult bird on nest, Eidersperrwerk, North Frisia, Germany, Europe

Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, young, nearly fledged, at the nesting hole, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius- perched on nest, Burgenland, Austria

Nest of European Paper Wasp -Polistes dominula-, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Treetop with long woven basket hanging nests of a colony of Montezuma Oropendola -Psarocolius montezuma-, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Bassin, Ecuador, South America

Perfectly camouflaged Common Potoo -Nyctibius griseus- breeding on a tree stump with its short beak pointing upwards to imitate a branch, Tiputini Rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Woven basket nests of Montezuma Oropendola -Psarocolius montezuma-, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- sitting on a nest, Muri, Switzerland, Europe

Welcoming scene of White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two white storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating in the nest, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, stork couple mating, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Juvenile starlings -Stunus vulgaris- looking out of nesting hole, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris- with beak full of food at the nesting hole, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris-, removing old nesting material from nesting hole, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Picoides major-, female feeding young birds at a nesting hole, Wasseralfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Two White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- welcoming each other to the nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

European Green Woodpecker -Picus viridis- feeding young at nest in tree hole, Germany

Green Woodpecker -Picus viridis-, young looking out of the tree hole, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- with young at the nest, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mute Swan with cygnets -Cygnus olor- on nest, Germany, Europe

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"Breeding Ground: Nature's Spectacular Displays and Life Cycles Unfold" Majestic White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) find solace atop Faro Cathedral in the Algarve, transforming it into a bustling breeding ground. Witness the grandeur of a Great Egret as it flaunts its vibrant plumage during frequent displays, captivating onlookers at their breeding grounds. Delve into history with an engraving depicting The Bering Sea Arbitration, where territorial disputes shaped breeding grounds for nations. Marvel at the stunning transformation of White Ibis adorned in their striking breeding colors, creating a mesmerizing spectacle at Wakodahatchee Wetlands' rookery in Florida. A heartwarming sight unfolds as a Great Blue Heron and its eager chick patiently await nourishment, exemplifying the nurturing bond within their breeding ground. Embark on an icy journey to Damoy Point's Snow Highway Rookery in Antarctica, where Gentoo Penguins establish thriving colonies amidst harsh conditions. Discover North Hesse's hidden gem - a pair of magnificent White Storks diligently tending to their nest, symbolizing hope and renewal within Germany's countryside. Explore the intricate woodpecker holes etched into a decaying tree trunk – nature’s architectural marvels that provide safe havens for countless species within their unique breeding grounds. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a male humpback whale gracefully navigating open ocean waters – his presence marking yet another vital chapter in Earth’s vast marine breeding grounds. Experience sheer wonder as a humpback whale plunges its tail beneath Pacific waves before disappearing momentarily – an enchanting display synonymous with these majestic creatures' return to ancestral mating sites. In diverse corners of our planet, these glimpses into various "breeding grounds" remind us of nature's resilience and the intricate dance of life that unfolds within them.