Canvas Print : Black-fronted Dotterel Approaching its nest at Canteen Creek, central Northern Territory, Australia. Strangely this bird was incubating an egg sized and shaped stone
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Black-fronted Dotterel Approaching its nest at Canteen Creek, central Northern Territory, Australia. Strangely this bird was incubating an egg sized and shaped stone
DH-4571
Black-fronted Dotterel
Approaching its nest at Canteen Creek, central Northern Territory, Australia. Strangely this bird was incubating an egg sized and shaped stone.
Elseyornis melanops
Don Hadden
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Media ID 5264822
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Black Fronted Dotterel Dotterels Waders
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting world of Australian wildlife into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This stunning image, captured by Don Hadden of Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, showcases the Black-fronted Dotterel in its natural habitat at Canteen Creek, central Northern Territory. The bird's intense focus as it approaches its nest, with an unexpected stone in place of an egg, adds a fascinating layer of intrigue to this beautiful artwork. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed using vibrant, long-lasting inks and mounted on a thick, durable canvas for a museum-quality finish. Add this captivating piece to your collection and enjoy the wonder of the natural world every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Stone Cold Surprise - The Unconventional Nesting Habits of the Black-fronted Dotterel!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Don Hadden, we witness a truly bizarre sight in the avian world. Meet DH-4571, a daring Black-fronted Dotterel from Canteen Creek in central Northern Territory, Australia. Known for their elegant wading and nesting habits, these birds usually incubate delicate eggs with utmost care and precision. However, DH-4571 seems to have taken an unconventional approach to parenting! As it approaches its nest with unwavering determination, something catches our eye - nestled among the soft twigs and feathers lies an egg-sized stone! Yes, you read that right – this audacious dotterel has chosen to incubate a rock instead of an actual egg! Is it a case of mistaken identity or perhaps some avant-garde form of artistic expression? We may never know the true intentions behind this peculiar behavior. Nevertheless, one thing is certain – DH-4571 has certainly raised the bar when it comes to creative nesting practices! So next time you stumble upon nature's quirkiest surprises while exploring Australia's vast wildernesses, keep your eyes peeled for unexpected twists like DH-4571's stony surprise. After all, who knows what other eccentricities Mother Nature has up her sleeve?
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