Nest Collection (page 7)

An engraving depicting a humble bee's nest, 19th century
5311560 An engraving depicting a humble bee's nest, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1843); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a crow defending its nest against martens, 19th century
5310947 An engraving depicting a crow defending its nest against martens, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
5893526 Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus.; (add.info.: Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus)

Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens
5893522 Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens.; (add.info.: Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing
5893521 Eastern kingbird and cedar waxwing.; (add.info.: Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum. Kingbird, Tyrannus carolinensis Cedar bird, Ampelis cedrorum)

French greeting card with robin and nest elements, 1900
3665770 French greeting card with robin and nest elements, 1900; (add.info.: French greeting card with robin and nest elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an Esculent Swallow. The nest of this bird is considered a great delicacy by the Chinese
5311641 An engraving depicting an Esculent Swallow. The nest of this bird is considered a great delicacy by the Chinese, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1838); Universal History Archive/UIG

A scene from Tom Brown's Schooldays
5307720 A scene from Tom Brown's Schooldays'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from Tom Brown's Schooldays': Martin climbing the pine tree to steal the kestrel's eggs)

Virgin and Child, detail: the Crucifixion (top panel). At the top of the cross a nest with storks
JEB4897806 Virgin and Child, detail: the Crucifixion (top panel). At the top of the cross a nest with storks and the inscription INRI (I.N.R.I.)

The Domestic Swallow and the Salangan and its nest called Alcyon's nest
JEB4831251 The Domestic Swallow and the Salangan and its nest called Alcyon's nest. Plate taken from " Fauna of Physics or History of Animals and Their Products" by Hippolyte Cloquet

Title page with vignette of nest and eggs. Steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's
FLO4650464 Title page with vignette of nest and eggs. Steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh, W.H

Elf climbing into a bird's nest. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard
FLO4614814 Elf climbing into a bird's nest. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland, a series of Pictures from the Elf World

Elf stealing eggs from a bird's nest. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard
FLO4614782 Elf stealing eggs from a bird's nest. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland, a series of Pictures from the Elf World

Poppy - a young girl holds a nest in a wheat field - Lithograph by Louis Lassalle
FLO4625423 Poppy - a young girl holds a nest in a wheat field - Lithograph by Louis Lassalle, extracted from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)

Pteranodon Nyctodactylus gracilis, flying reptile disappeared from the Cretace period. Chromolithography of F
FLO4639588 Pteranodon Nyctodactylus gracilis, flying reptile disappeared from the Cretace period. Chromolithography of F. John (series prehistoric animals of the Reichardt Cocoa Company)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A baby poses in a nest, 1900 - Justin Guigul
LUX4711007 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A baby poses in a nest, 1900 - Justin Guigul; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): A baby poses in a nest

Sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera (Docimastes ensiferus). Male, female and young male
FLO4647888 Sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera (Docimastes ensiferus). Male, female and young male. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

Giant crab spider, Heteropoda venatoria (American tarantula spider, Aranea venatoria) and nest with trapdoor
FLO4681043 Giant crab spider, Heteropoda venatoria (American tarantula spider, Aranea venatoria) and nest with trapdoor. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Four hummingbird species with a nest and two eggs. (Three hummingbirds with a nest and two eggs)
FLO4652738 Four hummingbird species with a nest and two eggs. (Three hummingbirds with a nest and two eggs). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration drawn from nature by Georg

Letter N: Nest
DUV4217014 Letter N: Nest; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Letter M: ship; shipwreck; Napoleon; shipwrecks; nasse; narcissus; turnips; negre; knots; nimbe; north; nest
DUV4199554 Letter M: ship; shipwreck; Napoleon; shipwrecks; nasse; narcissus; turnips; negre; knots; nimbe; north; nest. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

An ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm
3740728 An ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an ostrich sitting in an ostrich farm near Grahamstown, South Africa)

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina, and plovercrest. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by
FLO4685102 Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina, and plovercrest. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire

Peter Pan: Peter sailed after Wendy in the sea birds nest (colour litho)
8635654 Peter Pan: Peter sailed after Wendy in the sea birds nest (colour litho) by Barham, Sybil (1877-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter sailed after Wendy in the sea birds nest)

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Human invention anticipated: Mud walls (engraving)
8658007 Human invention anticipated: Mud walls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mud walls)

Human invention anticipated: Diving-bells (engraving)
8657949 Human invention anticipated: Diving-bells (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving-bells)

Human invention anticipated: The hammock (engraving)
8657938 Human invention anticipated: The hammock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hammock)

Who-Whoop! I've done it - Raiding the Rookery from Nimrod's "The Life of a Sportsman, 1874"
SC27854 Who-Whoop! I've done it - Raiding the Rookery from Nimrod's "The Life of a Sportsman, 1874"; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot
1766462 A group of jadeite jewellry including an antique pendant depicting a nesting bird, a plaque carved as an endless knot, two green pendants and a pair of smoky lavender jade bangles

Latin America. Sailors visiting a nest of Guano on the coast of Peru, 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4876343 Latin America. Sailors visiting a nest of Guano on the coast of Peru, 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Latin America)

Admiration
Amy Marques

Flower dream
Saskia Dingemans

Bird on the nest
Saskia Dingemans

Nesting Pelican
Richard Reames

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Roseate spoonbill taking flight from rookery

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Roseate spoonbill at nest calling

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. White ibis flock in tree

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. White ibis birds in tree nests

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret at nest with chicks

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret chicks in nest

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret at nest with chicks

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret at nest feeding chicks

USA, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish. Great egret at nest with chick

Female great horned owl roosting outside nesting cavity, Kentucky

USA, Georgia, Savannah. Barred owl with baby in nest of oak tree

USA, Georgia, Savannah Barred owl in nest of oak tree

USA, Florida, Anastasia Island. Great egret feeding chicks on nest

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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.