Nest Collection (#98)

White Stork at nest, Extremadura Spain

White Stork nests on dead trees on the Belen Plain, Extremadura Spain

White Stork nesting on bird watching hide at Almaraz de Tajo near C ceres, Extremadura, Spain

House Martins collecting mud for nest building

View of sea stacks and cliffs with seabird colonies, with Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) adult, in flight in foreground, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

View of lava cliffs and coastline, with Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) nesting colony, near Hellnar, Snaefellsness Peninsula, Iceland, June

View of weaver nests hanging from acacia tree in semi-desert dry savannah habitat, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Common Swift (Apus apus) adult, at entrance to manmade nestbox, Norfolk, England, August

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with insects in beak, perched at entrance of nestbox fixed to tree trunk, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, July

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis) chicks at nest in shopping arcade, nest has been continually occupied for twenty years, Taipei City, Taiwan, April

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) adult with two chicks, at nest in early morning sunlight, Gambia, December

Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) adult, in flight, leaving nesthole in tree trunk, Bulgaria, May

Kittlitzs Murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) chick, about two days from fledging, sitting in nest on slope of mountain 2km from coast, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Adak Island

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet, sheltering under adult female at nest, Suffolk, England, May

West Indian Woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) adult male, at nesthole in tree trunk, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata) adult female, with nest material in beak, perched on broom, Extremadura, Spain, April

Greater Yellownape (Picus flavinucha lylei) adult female, leaving nesthole in tree trunk, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Greater Yellownape (Picus flavinucha lylei) adult female, leaving nesthole in tree trunk, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) unhatched egg in nest, Suffolk, England, May

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) adult male, with cricket in beak, at nesthole in tree trunk, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis) adult, perched at nest on lampshade in restaurant, Thaton, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, November

Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) mud nest on house, Bulgaria, June

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult with chick, at nest on manmade nesting platform, Bulgaria, May

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) adult pair, at entrance to nesthole in dead tree, Victoria, Australia, November

Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) adult pair, at nest in nesting colony, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, November

Organ Pipe Mud Dauber (Trypoxylon politum) nests, group in sheltered location, Florida, U. S. A. June
Organ Pipe Mud Dauber (Trypoxylon politum) nests, group in sheltered location, Florida, U.S.A. June

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, calling, incubating egg on nest in nesting colony, Half Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, December

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) adult pair, in courtship display, at nest with egg, Brown Bluff, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, December

Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) four adults, at nesthole in cliff, Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, October

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) wild swarm, swarming around nest, blurred movement, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, May

Stelidine Bee (Stelis phaeoptera) adult female, chewing into nest of Mason Bee (Osmia leaiana) to lay eggs on stored pollen mass, Powys, Wales, August

Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus) adult workers, moving cocooned pupae in nest, Powys, Wales, August

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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.