Metal 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

15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print

Experience the captivating beauty of the Australian outback with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of Don Hadden's photograph, "Black-fronted Dotterel Approaching its Nest at Canteen Creek, central Northern Territory, Australia." This stunning image showcases the intriguing behavior of this bird as it incubates a unique, egg-sized and shaped stone. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the vibrant colors and details of the photograph, making it a mesmerizing addition to any room. Preserve the mystery of the Australian wildlife with this one-of-a-kind piece. #BlackfrontedDotterel #AustralianWildlife #MetalPrint #NaturePhotography

Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.

Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space

Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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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