The empty nest syndrome is a common form of grief that people often find quite unexpected. Find useful help and advice on this page . . . .
Getting to know hummingbird habitat can help you to better understand these living jewels.
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Welcome back to another Inkin’ Krew blog hop! Our very talented team is doing a blog hop featuring Stampin’ Up! products. This month we are all creating projects with a “spring” theme and I’m fea…
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The Dodo serves up emotionally and visually compelling, highly sharable animal-related stories and videos to help make caring about animals a viral cause.
Most animals are content with finding a slightly softer and more sheltered space to sleep for the night, but there also wild animals out there that demand nothing but the finest accommodations. These 13 animals are some of the best architects that the animal kingdom has to offer.
the south african designer references the construction process weaver birds use to build their humble dwellings to create a series of large-scale nests fit for humans.
Most animals are content with finding a slightly softer and more sheltered space to sleep for the night, but there also wild animals out there that demand nothing but the finest accommodations. These 13 animals are some of the best architects that the animal kingdom has to offer.
Decorating with bird cages and bird nests.
One minute you are dressing your teeny baby girl for the day and the next minute you're helping her get ready for her wedding. Wise Words from an empty nest.
A wonderful large sized natural bird's nest made by Tennessee birds this spring. This nest was found on the ground after a storm (as most of my nests are) Round nest made of mud, twigs and grasses. 3" tall. Top of nest measures 6x5" This nest is in its natural form (not treated with insecticide) It will be mailed in a plastic bag and sturdy box for protection. Packing peanuts will surround the nest. A natural bird's nest, actually made by a bird, for your next nature arrangement or nature creation! A real and natural bird's nest for your crafts projects or home decor! Please note that this is a natural item and minor disintegration is normal Shipping is included in the price of this item for domestic locations. #1 💥 BOMB PROOF SHIPPING💥 --------------- This shop utilizes Etsy's Calculated Shipping Tool. Please be aware that our items are antique/vintage so they have lived a good life and often show signs of being well loved. We do our best to point out any significant damage or repairs in the item descriptions and photos, but we suggest that you also look carefully at the pictures so that you can judge the condition yourself. Please see the Policies and FAQ page for further info, or send a convo with a specific question.
Birds’ nests are prized in Chinese culture, so this Bird's Nest Soup is for special occasions when you really want to impress!
Facing the empty nest can feel overwhelming, even for those of us who thought we were prepared. I know I cried some tears the first time I came home to an empty and quiet house.
I have had some lucky literary discoveries lately. My newest find is dedicated to the art of bird watching. This 1925 book, titled Bird-Life, was authored by Frank Chapman, the former Curator of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural...
We have really enjoyed watching the birds building their nests this year. We have a family of crows who live in the tree in our back yard. Apart from the terrible squarking they make in the early mornings, we love them. They are particularly fun to watch when they are building their nests as they […]
Working on site, Nils-Udo utilizes found natural objects to build his lyrical and enchanting pieces.
Over 50 Empty Nest Hobbies for you to consider whether you like the outdoors, want to connect with others, or want to learn new skills.
You may have read our post on throwing a nesting party {hyperlink} in lieu of a baby shower for a pregnant friend. What we didn’t mention in that post was the benefits a nesting party can create for after the baby is born. This was maaaaaybe the reason for this idea in the first place: to familiarize a group of close friends and family with the goings on in her home so they can better support her postpartum.
There is a point when I am midway through a painting that I have to hold my breath and hope I don’t wreck it. That’s especially true when I’ve invested in a careful drawing as a base for the waterc…
An excellent way to hone your kid's observation skills is to take a good look at a bird's nest. They are an intricate, beautiful work of art in nature, and almost always contain a surprise
This morning, as we do every Tuesday, Little Crafter and I prepared to go to Story Pals at the library. Each week, there's a different theme and the librarian, Miss June, reads books and leads the kids
The garden is very important for a home because you spend there a big part of the warm season and you may have the most amazing house in the world - if it
Amazing & ingenious - I discovered this empty bird's nest while working in my garden (in Taiping, Malaysia). A small bird had built a nest well camouflaged among the leaves and on the leaf underside so as to provide protection from Malaysia's monsoon rains. The bird had to curl the leaf, then poke holes in which to weave a thread of fine stringy vegetation such that the leaf was "sewn" into a cone. Then the bird cushioned the nest with soft grass fibers to finish the comfortable and safe nest. "Tailorbirds Family Sylviidae Genus Orthotomus Tailorbirds get their name from the nests that they make. They sew a pouch of green living leaves for their nest. First, the leaf is curled together by twisting spider web strands around it. Then the edges are joined together by making tiny holes on the edges of leaf with their pointed bills. Through the holes, they lace through fibres from bark, cottony seed fibres (e.g., kapok) or spider webs. The opposite ends of these fibres are teased into balls (not knotted together as some suggest). Some have described the method more as riveting the leaf edges rather than sewing. Mangrove and wetland wildlife at Sungei Buloh Nature Park Main features: Small, mainly olive or grey; long tail usually held cocked; bill long; legs long. Status in Singapore: 4 species are found in Singapore. Nest of a Tailorbird World distribution: India and Southeast Asia. Classification: Family Sylviidae (including Warblers and Babblers). This family is mostly found in the Old World. World 552 species, Singapore 19 species. They apparently prefer to use a single large leaf, sewing the edges of the leaf together. Otherwise, up to 3 smaller leaves may be sewn together. In the resulting pouch, Tailorbirds place grass, lined with kapok and other soft fluffy seeds (e.g., lallang grass seeds). Living leaves are stronger than dead leaves and provides a snug and waterproof home, which is also well camouflaged. Usually, it is the female that sews the nest together. 2-6 pale blue eggs are laid and both parents incubate and raise the young. Chicks fledge in about 2 weeks." www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/birds/Orthotomus.htm
Great empty-nesting quotes that will inspire you to embrace a new phase of life. Who knows, you may even discover the best is yet to come!
Ideas for displaying collections at home, including living room decor, vintage collections, nautical-themed ideas, how to hang collections on a wall, and more.
View Large On Black Wrens built this nest in our broken porch light while we were away on a trip one spring. When we came home they abandoned the nest. This is the way we found it in the light fixture. You could do an "I Spy" game with this nest -- look for all the different things they used to build it. :o)
Ringed ruffs, returning whale sharks and wildlife crime - the pick of this week's images from the natural world
People often ask me why I paint nests. There are so many reasons. One is simply that I find them to be quite beautiful and fascinating. The fact that they
Are you looking for some simple Easter ideas this year? You're not alone! Many of us are planning ahead now for a much more simple Easter celebration than we might usually have done, or than we might have even been looking forward to a month ago! This year is quite the anomaly with all that
Birds nest soup is one of the most extravagant culinary foods in Chinese culture. It has been around for 400 years and is prized for its rarity, its nutritional benefits, and for its texture to taste.
We saw the bird nests at Magnolia Market and decided that instead of paying the $20+ price tag, we'd make it ourselves. How to make a nest in 5 easy steps!
Wouldn't you love your child to make this stunningly realistic homemade birds nest? Find all the instructions and more here!
