Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) nests - Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory

The fairy martins, members of the swallow family) construct these bottle shaped nests, these ones are on an overhang on the river, the nests would be under water when the river rises during the wet season.
The nests are lined with grasses and feathers.

[marg]

How divine - wouldn't mind living in one of these myself! Not too much housework, quite warm, safe and functional. LOL Great capture and superb craftsmanship.

[Phil]

I'm so glad you didn't crop this - they look so tiny (I think they are tiny?) The little face peeping out really puts it in perspective. Well spotted and shot

[alia_801]

Great shot! I love the little birdy looking out of the nest too :)

[michelle mcintyre]

Wow ...great capture - love that cute little face in there...l thought they were mud wasps:)

[elkehochban]

Fab shot! That's a new bird for me.

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

how very cool is that???!!!

[Jennifer Ruge]

How cool! What a great photo.

[Allison Maltese]

This is so neat. Look at that little head peering out. Great shot.

[Trina P Holub]

Oh wow, that is cool! I like how some of them are peeking out the windows at you

[Robin]

Very sweet shot. Looks great with the magnifier; you can see the little bird more clearly.

[Cindy List]

What a neat find - these nests are fascinating!

[Hudd]

A wonderful shot!

[Mary Lou]

great shot, I love seeing things like this that are different from what we have!

[Jennifer C]

love this faved
amazing works of nature for such tiny birds

[carol white]

Beautiful capture,love the little head peeping out from one of the nests!!