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Baby Kiwi - Rare Sight


Baby Kiwi - Rare Sight
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, Digital RAW 800
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-19 11:30
Viewed: 1975
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here is a very rare sight, a baby Kiwi in the wild. In September I was fortunate enough to visit a relative who has 'Kiwi boxes' in the wild. We visited the boxes and the very first one had the most wonderful sight. A large male tending and egg, and when he moved to our joy, there close beside him was a one day old chick. Image not the best due to low light and shutter lag, but a fantastic record of the sight.

From Wikipedia:

A kiwi is any of the species of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand of the genus Apteryx (the only genus in family Apterygidae). At around the size of a domestic chicken, kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites. All kiwi species are endangered. The kiwi is also a national symbol of New Zealand. The kiwi lays the largest egg in comparison to its body size.

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 10:39 a.m.
Date: 20th September 2008
Weather conditions: Dark Bush
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Shutter Speed: 1/250
F-Stop: F/6.3
Focal Length: 50mm
ISO: 800
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2008-10-19 11:33]

Hi Pam. I am sure this is a sight not mant people have seen. What a cute little thing . Even with the light you were still abale to get a well detailed picture with natural colours. TFS this picture.
Nick..

Hi Pam
I feel honored to see such a wonderful sight. Thanks for sharing this rare and unique looking Kiwi. I'm sad to hear it's endangered, but glad people are helping it out with boxes to nest. He's a beautiful little guy and I wish him a long healthy life.
Well done.
TFS Janice

Hello Pam,
What a treat to find a baby Kiwi!
That must have been so exciting.
Not a bad shot considering the conditions.
Thanks for posting it.
Cheers
Steve

Hello Pam

A wonderful capture of this iconic symbol of New Zealand.
This is the first I believe I have seen on TN.
The rarity makes this a super post.
Very good clarity and detail.
I hope everything has returned to normal for you.
TFS

Wolf

A stunning shot of this guy. Very sharp and detailed. Beautiful. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hi Pam,
Wow! This is an incredible photo simply because its a rare image of the kiwi something I would love to photograph. It must of been a great feeling to witness this event.
Paul :)

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2008-10-25 18:44]

Hey Pam, how exciting this would have been for you. What soft looking feathers he has - and so cute.
Kia ora
Janice

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