Nest Collection (page 10)

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

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with Cora Goffin

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

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

Adult brooding on tower-shaped nest. Black-browed albatross, Falkland Islands

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

Sparkling violetear hummingbird (Colibri coruscans) incubating eggs at nest, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador

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

A Eastern Spinebill family
A mother Eastern Spinebill feeding her chicks a bee

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

Red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) pair at nest on cliff, New York, USA, March

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

USA, Washington State. Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) flying from nest in a red alder snag while mate looks on

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Two Great Horned Owl chicks sitting on the edge of a Cottonwood Tree snag which has formed their nest

Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) on nest, subspecies western rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands

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Mute swan - new born cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female and male, male protecting Date:

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Mute swan - female, on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

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

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

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

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

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In the vast tapestry of nature's creations, the nest stands as a symbol of comfort, protection, and life itself. From the intricate drey nestled within a lichen-covered tree branch to the underground burrows meticulously crafted by naked mole rats, these dwellings serve as sanctuaries for various creatures across different landscapes. High up in the Sanguaro Desert of Arizona, a Harris's Hawk perches proudly on its nest, watching over its precious offspring with unwavering dedication. Meanwhile, inside cozy homes and beds, pet rats find solace in their human companionship. In another corner of the wilderness, a male Pileated Woodpecker diligently searches for beetle larvae to nourish its hungry chicks waiting eagerly in their wooden abode. The scene captures an intimate moment between parent and child - a testament to parental love transcending species boundaries. Deep beneath the earth's surface lies another world entirely: that of moles tirelessly tunneling through soil in search of sustenance. With remarkable precision and speed, they devour worms hidden from sight. Amidst all this activity lies an enchanting wren delicately feeding its offspring at their humble nest. The adult bird's tireless efforts ensure that its young ones grow strong enough to venture into the world beyond. And finally, high above Vaala in Finland soars a peregrine falcon returning home to feed its hungry chicks awaiting eagerly at their lofty eyrie. This majestic predator exemplifies both power and grace as it lands gracefully amidst chirping excitement. Even amidst such diversity among nests - whether it be tarantula carrying an egg cocoon or red squirrels curled up asleep inside their drey - one thing remains constant: these structures represent life's most fundamental instinct – nurturing future generations while offering shelter from life’s storms.