Nest Collection (#93)

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) sapling, covered with mould and soil from nesting ants after being removed from plastic sleeve, growing in new Millenium woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult female, digging redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) adult pair, courtship in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) three adults, in redd nest on stony riverbed, River Test, Hampshire, England, June

Man standing next to Wood Ant mound to show size. - Bulgaria
Man standing next to Wood Ant mound to show size.- Bulgaria

Wood Ants on nest mound made in pine forest - Bulgaria

A characteristic elongated rectangular hole excavated by a black woodpecker

Wallcreeper male by its nest. Trigrad gorge, Bulgaria

Barn Swallow at mud nest

Nesting Spponbills and one Little Egret, Lake, Kerkini, Northern Greece

Nesting Spponbills, Lake, Kerkini, Northern Greece

Nesting Spponbills in nesting colony of Cormorants, Lake, Kerkini, Northern Greece

Spoonbill regurgitating food to young at Lake Kerkini, Greece

Nesting colony of Dalmatian Pelican on Lake Kerkini, Greece

Great crested Grebe building a floating nest

Great Cormorants nests, Some adult and juvenile birds

Young Great Cormorants on nest at Lake kerkini Northern Greece

Nesting colony of Great Cormorants and Spoonbills on Lake kerkini Northern Greece

Nesting colony of Great Cormorants on Lake kerkini Northern Greece

View of seabird nesting cliffs, Latrabjarg, Iceland, June

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) adult, taking prey to nest chamber, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Fen Mason Wasp (Odynerus simillimus) nest chimney, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Bumblebee (Bombus sp. ) nest, in stone garden wall, Chipping, Lancashire, England, July
Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) nest, in stone garden wall, Chipping, Lancashire, England, July

White-chested Babbler (Trichastoma rostratum rostratum) adult, collecting nesting material, perched on fallen branch at edge of river, Way Kambas N.P

Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) two eggs in nest, on volcanic tundra, Northeastern Iceland, July

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) two eggs in nest, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Pavement Ant (Tetramorium caespitum) adults, workers with large larvae in nest, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, April

Common Elbowed Red Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) adult, worker with larvae of varying sizes in nest, Powys, Wales, April

Ant (Plagiolepis pygmae) adults, workers with cocoons of sexual stages in nest, Ile St. Martin, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Harvester Ant (Messor bouvieri) adult, median worker carrying seed back to nest, Montagne de la Clape, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Mediterranean Dimorphic Ant (Pheidole pallidula) adults, workers tending larvae and eggs in nest, Ile St. Martin, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Eulers Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) adult, with nesting material in beak, perched on twig, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, March

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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.