This puts the term taking someone “under your wing” in a visual perspective. This photo (unknown photographer) explains exactly the origin of this idiom.
“Under Your Wing” Depicted in this Spectacular Bird Photo
August 29th, 2011 
Lisa Johnston 
Posted in Natural Parenting 
Tags: amazing bird photography, awesome bird photo, beautiful bird photography, bird with babies under her wing, origin of taking under your win, origin of under your wing, under your wing defined, where does under your wing come from
What a gorgeous photo! I love it!! And I stumble photoblog’d it.
Would love to purchase this photo in higher resolution so I may print and hang on my wall. It is an amazing photo in so many ways. If someone finds the photographer, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Sheri Bias-Green