Poster Print : Cape Sparrow - female attempting to incubate a golf ball, behaviour probably triggered by the ball's shape. Endemic in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and coastal Angola - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Cape Sparrow - female attempting to incubate a golf ball, behaviour probably triggered by the ball's shape. Endemic in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and coastal Angola - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4758
Cape Sparrow - female attempting to incubate a golf ball, behaviour probably triggered by maternal instinct caused by the shape of the ball.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Passer melanurus
Endemic in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and coastal Angola
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Media ID 1821711
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Ball Balls Bizarre Human Encroachment Incubating Nurture Parenting Seed Eater South Africa Sparrow Sparrows Unusual Instinct Passeridae
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Experience the captivating world of South African wildlife with our stunning poster print featuring a Cape Sparrow female in a unique and intriguing moment. In this image, captured by renowned photographer Alan Weaving of Ardea Wildlife, the bird is seen attempting to incubate a golf ball, likely due to its shape triggering her maternal instincts. Native to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and coastal Angola, this vibrant and distinctive bird adds a touch of African beauty to any space. Bring the wonders of nature into your home or office with this eye-catching and conversation-starting poster print. Order yours today!" (ASW-4758 Cape Sparrow - female attempting to incubate a golf ball, a fascinating display of nature's mysteries by Alan Weaving from Ardea Wildlife)
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.1cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a birdie with a unique approach to motherhood! This Cape Sparrow female in South Africa has taken her maternal instincts to the next level by attempting to incubate. . . a golf ball? Yes, you read that right! It seems like this little bird's natural nurturing behavior was triggered by the shape of the ball. Who knew golf could inspire such bizarre parenting habits? Endemic to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and coastal Angola, these granivorous seed eaters usually stick to their own kind when it comes to raising chicks. But thanks to human encroachment on their habitats, they've had to adapt and find alternative ways of expressing their parental instincts. Enter this determined sparrow mama who stumbled upon a misplaced golf ball in Grahamstown. Mistaking it for an egg perhaps? Or maybe she just thought it would make for an interesting conversation starter at bird parties! Regardless of her intentions, one thing is clear - this print captured a truly unusual moment in nature. Alan Weaving managed to freeze this unforgettable scene forever, showcasing the lengths some creatures will go for love and nurture. So next time you hit the links or spot a Cape Sparrow nearby, remember that even birds can have peculiar parenting quirks!
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