Birds' Nests & Eggs

Discover antique prints of birds' eggs and nests.

Their nests and eggs evolved to be camouflaged in their local environment.

Only birds have eggs in a wide range of shades and patterns.

In Europe, it was fashionable to collect natural curiosities such as birds' eggs and nests during the period of about 1600 to 1900. Naturalists wrote illustrated guides. They often worked with artists who specialised in nature. Their illustrations were usually printed as engravings or lithographs.

Choose from our antique prints of birds' nests and eggs. They are genuine antique prints.