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Nest Collection (#95)

In the vast tapestry of nature's creations, the nest stands as a symbol of comfort, protection, and life itself

Background imageNest Collection: Common Swift (Apus apus) adult, nesting in Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

Common Swift (Apus apus) adult, nesting in Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) nesthole in tree trunk, in Caledonian pine forest, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P

Background imageNest Collection: Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult female, sitting on nest, on montane ridge with boulder field

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult female, sitting on nest, on montane ridge with boulder field and Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, May

Background imageNest Collection: Antarctic shags (Phalacrocorax [atriceps] bransfieldensis), nesting chick on Petermann Island

Antarctic shags (Phalacrocorax [atriceps] bransfieldensis), nesting chick on Petermann Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageNest Collection: Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) chick in nest being fed by adult on Saunders

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) chick in nest being fed by adult on Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, UK Overseas Protectorate, South America

Background imageNest Collection: Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) loft, intended to provide alternative home for city pigeons

Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) loft, intended to provide alternative home for city pigeons, painted with light coloured corrosion resistant paint to reflect heat, houses 200 nesting boxes

Background imageNest Collection: Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk

Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk, Taman Negara N. P
Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageNest Collection: Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) adult, in flight over water, with nesting material in beak, Gambia

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) adult, in flight over water, with nesting material in beak, Gambia, February

Background imageNest Collection: Domestic Chicken, two eggs on nest of straw, Cumbria, England, June

Domestic Chicken, two eggs on nest of straw, Cumbria, England, June

Background imageNest Collection: Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female

Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female, roosting at old nesthole in termite mound on tree, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageNest Collection: Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) nest mound in forest, Atherton Tableland

Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) nest mound in forest, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageNest Collection: Great Tit (Parus major) adult, collecting horse hair for nesting material, perched on barbed wire

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, collecting horse hair for nesting material, perched on barbed wire, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageNest Collection: Wooden artificial sand martin bank and bat roost, East Devon Axe Estuary Wetlands Nature Reserve

Wooden artificial sand martin bank and bat roost, East Devon Axe Estuary Wetlands Nature Reserve, near Seaton, Devon, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) juvenile and chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) juvenile and chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N. P
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, July

Background imageNest Collection: Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bullocki) adult, with insect prey in beak

Red-throated Bee-eater (Merops bullocki) adult, with insect prey in beak, bringing food to nesthole, Gambia, February

Background imageNest Collection: Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) chick, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) chick, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) adult feeding chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) adult feeding chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Common House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, building mud nest on wall, near Ronda, Andalucia

Common House Martin (Delichon urbica) adult, building mud nest on wall, near Ronda, Andalucia, Spain, May

Background imageNest Collection: Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) adult pair feeding chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) adult pair feeding chicks, at nesthole entrance in sandbank, River Dove, Staffordshire, England, August

Background imageNest Collection: Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) four adults, collecting mud for nesting material, Ormiston Gorge

Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) four adults, collecting mud for nesting material, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageNest Collection: European Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) adult female, feeding chicks at nesthole entrance in

European Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) adult female, feeding chicks at nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England, June

Background imageNest Collection: Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) adult, panting, standing with shells

Common Noddy (Anous stolidus) adult, panting, standing with shells and dead coral collected for nest, Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas and Upolu Cays N.P

Background imageNest Collection: Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) adult, with chicks begging for food at nest

Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) adult, with chicks begging for food at nest, Lamington N. P
Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis) adult, with chicks begging for food at nest, Lamington N.P. Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageNest Collection: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) adult with chicks, begging at nest on shelf in garage

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) adult with chicks, begging at nest on shelf in garage, Staffordshire, England, March

Background imageNest Collection: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) adult pair, breeding plumage, with nesting material in beak

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) adult pair, breeding plumage, with nesting material in beak, standing beside burrow on clifftop, Skokholm Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June



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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.