While I was walking on the beach at Queenscliff I found this skull, which is probably from one of these birds.
It was not known if the deaths of the Shearwaters was caused by a problem in Australia, or if the birds were not in good condition when they left their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere.
Whatever the reason, this find was a reminder of how fragile even birds with huge populations can be.
You can find more macro shots at Macro Monday 2 and I Heart Macro. SM
17 comments:
not a nice find but yes I had read lots of reports on the shearwaters also; hopefully this year will be a good year for them
That is sad news about the Shearwaters.. I hope their numbers have not been effected permanently. Have a great day!
ja je hoort er over maar als je het ziet word je er met je neus extra opgedrukt.
Ah, another look into "nature at work".
a good hook on that beak.
That would be a nice addition to my collection.
This is not fun to find dead Shearwaters.
Ah, sad indeed and I think there are far too many of these today.
Wonderful macro shot ~ always excellent photos here ~ carol, xxx (A Creative Harbor)
A sad end for just one of a magnificent family of birds Stewart.
How sad, but nature's way.
Although I'd prefer not to find dead birds their skeletons are endlessly fascinating.......interesting image!
Ruby
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I don't know what shearwaters are, but that is certainly big! Poor birds
C'est toujours triste... surtout si les activités humaines en sont la cause.
So sad :(
Beautiful even in death.
I will say He has found other places to fly. MB
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