Nesting Material Collection

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with nesting material, Great saltee Island, Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) carrying nesting material, Savuti, Botswana, Africa

Great egret in courtship display in full breeding plumage, Venice rookery, Venice, Florida

Great egret in courtship display in full breeding plumage, Venice rookery, Venice, Florida

Streak-breasted Treehunter (Thripadectes rufobrunneus)
Streak-breasted Treehunter gathering nesting material at highlands of Costa Rica

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) on hay mound carrying some in its beak, Matsalu National Park, Estonia, May 2009

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) flying to nest with nesting material, Rusne, Nemunas Regional Park, Lithuania, June 2009

Flying Red Kite with nesting material in claws, Milvus milvus, Belgium

Common Black-headed Gull with nesting material, Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Female Common Blackbird with nesting material, Turdus merula

Purple Heron flying above nesting site with nesting material, Ardea purpurea

Common Black-headed Gull swimming with nesting material in beak, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Hungary

Sand martin with nesting material, Holland

Great Crested Grebe with nesting material, Podiceps cristatus

Speckled Pigeon with nesting material, Columba guinea

European Shag flying with nesting material, Phalacrocorax aristotelis

Female Cape Weaver with nesting material, Ploceus capensis

Grey Wagtail with nesting material, Motacilla cinerea, Turkey

Common Wood Pigeon with nesting material, Columba palumbus, Italy

Purple Heron flying with nesting material, Ardea purpurea, Netherlands

Female Eurasian Blackbird with nesting material

As part of the courting ritual, Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) dive to the bottom of the lake and come up with nesting material, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Robbenoordbos

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Treecreeper adult climbing tree with nesting material Spring. Date:

Puffin -Fratercula arctica-, Latrabjarg Peninsula, West Fjords, Iceland, Europe

Jackdaws Corvus monedula collecting fur from dead hare to line nest Norfolk spring

Picture No. 11808695
Osprey branch Osprey adult in flight carrying nesting material Sweden Date:

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Osprey branch Osprey adult in flight carrying nesting material Sweden Date:

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight with nesting material in beak

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in flight with nesting material, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- approaching to land with nesting material, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Extremadura, Spain

Bluethroat -Luscinia svecica- with nesting material, Texel, West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight with nesting material, Hamburg, Germany

Black-headed Gull -Larus ridibundus- approaching nest with nesting material, Muenster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Black-headed Gull -Larus ridibundus- with nesting material on approach to nest, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight with nesting material, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Black-shouldered kite C014 / 4984
Black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris) breaking branches for nesting material. Photographed in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Common Wasp - gathering wood for nest - UK
SPH-563 Common Wasp - gathering wood for nest UK Vespula vulgaris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

House Sparrow - Female - with Nesting Material - UK
DAC-901 House Sparrow - Female - with Nesting Material UK Passer domesticus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallow - collecting mud as nesting material - UK
DAC-466 Swallow - collecting mud as nesting material UK Hirundo rustica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) gathering nesting material on a grassy clifftop. Photographed at Troup Head, Scotland, in May

Blue Tit - collecting nesting material - Cornwall - UK
DAC-134 Blue Tit - collecting nesting material Cornwall - UK Parus caeruleus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hoary Marmot
TOM-1511 Hoary Marmot - gathering grass for winter hibernation nest / bed, it will use grass to line inside of burrow (this is not for food)

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"Nesting Material: A Symbol of Love and Homebuilding in the Animal Kingdom" From the picturesque cliffs of Great Saltee Island to the vast savannahs of Botswana, animals across the globe engage in a timeless ritual – gathering nesting material. These remarkable creatures understand that creating a cozy home is essential for their offspring's survival. In the rugged landscapes of Ireland, a Puffin delicately carries twigs and grasses to its burrow on Great Saltee Island. With meticulous precision, it weaves together nature's tapestry, ensuring a safe haven for its future chicks. Meanwhile, in Savuti, Botswana, a Black-shouldered Kite soars through the sky with determination. Its talons clutch onto branches as it collects materials for its nest high up in a tree. This majestic bird knows that sturdy foundations are vital when raising young ones amidst Africa's wild beauty. Closer to Venice rookery in Florida, love fills the air as two Great Egrets perform an enchanting courtship display. Adorned in full breeding plumage, they dance gracefully while carrying sticks and reeds to construct their shared nest atop towering trees. Their synchronized movements symbolize unity and commitment. Deep within South America's rainforests resides another master architect - the Streak-breasted Treehunter. This small but resourceful bird meticulously selects leaves and mosses to create an intricate cup-shaped nest hidden among dense foliage. It understands that blending into its surroundings ensures protection from prying eyes. On Sea Lion Island off Argentina's coast stands an Imperial Shag with seaweed clutched tightly between its beak. The journey back to its cliffside colony is arduous yet purposeful; every strand contributes to fortifying their communal nests against fierce coastal winds. In Matsalu National Park of Estonia lies another testament to dedication – a White Stork perched on top of hay mounds collecting more straw.