This was one of the strangest animals I saw at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. The Shoebill, also known as Whalehead, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. It stands between 4’ – 5’ tall. To see his face close up check out Teresa B. photo We were there together having a GREAT time!
Image shot with a Canon 50D at 210mm focal length (100-400mm L), f/5, 1/800, ISO 400
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Terrific capture, Ann! Have you noticed how all these creatures smile for you? LOL!
Thanks because I always talk to the animals LOL
– Ann J. Sagel
What a strange looking bird! Great capture, Ann!
oh my heavens, Ann!!!!!! he IS a strange looking one!!!!!!!!!! GREAT image … perfect capture of the light … wonderful exposure!!!!!!
Awwwww super dooper kookie looking bird Ann.
Love it!!
YAYYYYY!!! You finally added this handsome guy!!! Great shot Ann! He was, and still is, so funny looking!!
WOW What an amazing creature! I see a lot of spoonbills but a shoe bill is someting truly unique. Great shot.
Liz
Amazing looking bird and great capture. Where did you foud him?
Wow never seen anything like it Ann, what a fabulous capture.
Never seen one of those before! What a strange looking creature it is…………looks like I could have some of its DNA in my family tree!! Wonderful work.
Oh how you always make me laugh. Thanks for that!!
– Ann J. Sagel
November 13, 2010
Thanks so much sweetie. It’s ALWAYS an honor.
– Ann J. Sagel