[BertieB]

High on birders bucket list must be this monstrous pre-historic looking bird - The Shoebill - Balaeniceps rex
Yes it can fly, but is also threatened in the sense it competes for the same food source as the local fisherman who will destroy breeding sites and kill chicks.

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[Callie]

I am so green!
Lucky you, Bertie! nice image! As you said,it is on every birders list!

 

[BertieB]

Thx Callie, whish I can visit the Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia again, it is a birders paradise, apart from the normal one can see not only the shoebill, but also the blue breasted bee eater, swamp flycatcher & wattle crane.

 

[Callie]

Thx Callie, whish I can visit the Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia again, it is a birders paradise, apart from the normal one can see not only the shoebill, but also the blue breasted bee eater, swamp flycatcher & wattle crane.

Thanks, Bertie - so many beautiful birds in Afica! I saw the Wattled crane on the Okawango long ago, no images!

 

[paul katinas]

High on birders bucket list must be this monstrous pre-historic looking bird - The Shoebill - Balaeniceps rex
Yes it can fly, but is also threatened in the sense it competes for the same food source as the local fisherman who will destroy breeding sites and kill chicks.

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Wonderful capture of a magnificent creature Bertie.
Unfortunately Humans are the invasive and highly destructive species.
Happy trails.

 

[BertieB]

Thx Paul, yes and its is so difficult to manage these situations for the benefit of all.

I have seen them, but I doubt my grand children would have the oppurtunity.

 

[kkr_images]

Definitely on my bucket list. Definitely an impressive bird, well photographed. KKR

 

[BertieB]

Thx Kathy, the Shoebill is not going to win any beauty contests but it is a must see if at all possible

 

[Gaduf]

Well captured Bertie,
Also on my bucket list.
Thanks for sharing.
Gavin

 

[Irap]

Beautiful shot, amazing bird Bertie. I hope that they are able to stop the fisherman from destroying these birds.