Must be the Rarest Bird photo by BF member yet? (1 Viewer)

Steve

Member

Staff member

• Mar 3, 2003

• #1

BLACK STILT

At Omarama, South I, New Zealand
December 2001
Young ind. Adults are all black. Only about ? birds remain in the entire world! A Great one for our database coming soon!

Taken By Aleix Comas (see Gallery)

 

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alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Mar 3, 2003

• #2

Steve
Well photographed. You are lucky to see such a rare bird!.
Fingers crossed for its future!.

 

Steve

Member

Staff member

• Mar 3, 2003

• #3

Alan although flattery often ends up with a BF cap, alas, I woudn't know one if it pecked me, nor could I take such a picture, re read the thread!!3

 

Andrew

wibble wibble

• Mar 3, 2003

• #4

I didn't know of the bird or it's rarity but it is a nice bird and photo. Reminiscent of Sammy the Silt.

 

kingfisher

Scouser in exile

• Mar 6, 2003

• #5

Lets hope the future is bright for the Black Stilt, such a beautiful bird deserves a better future.

What ever happened to Sammy the Stilt Andrew !!!!!!