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Eye-Opening Moment Woman Accidentally Photographs Endangered Bird With The Strangest Optical Illusion

Jesse
by Jesse
7 Feb 2023

Wildlife habitats are greatly reduced as a result of civilization, the growth of culture, and the development of industry. People have become too engrossed in their online social lives and have forgotten the beauty of the outdoors.

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By showcasing galleries of wild animals, several networks increase public awareness and highlight their beauty. The photographs of uncommon animals have an easier time going viral.

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Franziska Speck was eager to capture the moment she noticed roughly 50–60 birds landing on the beach at Oyster Point in Queensland, Australia. They weren't your typical shorebirds; instead, they were Eastern Curlews, a threatened species that is feared to be going extinct.

The Long-billed Curlew and the Far Eastern Curlew are both large shorebirds, with the Far Eastern Curlew being slightly larger. Its simple, unpatterned brown underwing sets it apart from other curlews while being predominantly brown in color.

The bill rivals that of the closely related Long-billed Curlew, making it not only the largest curlew but also likely the largest sandpiper in the world. Speck wanted to capture the exquisite moment frame by frame because of the birds' long, slender, downcurved bills and mottled brown plumage.

Since Eastern Curlews rarely frequent beaches for a small portion of the year, Speck was aware that this was her only opportunity to see these unusual birds.

The rarer the species, the easier it is for their photos to go viral

The rarer the species, the easier it is for their photos to go viral
Wingthreads (photo used for illustration)
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The curlew flock was enjoying their fresh, wholesome supper because it was warm in Australia. Spring in Australia consists of the three transitional months of September, October, and November, while summer includes the three hottest months of December, January, and February.

Their long, slender, downcurved bills and mottled brown plumage were so unique and enchanting

Their long, slender, downcurved bills and mottled brown plumage were so unique and enchanting
Franziska Speck
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Speck knew she would never have a second lucky chance like this one to meet these rare birds

Speck knew she would never have a second lucky chance like this one to meet these rare birds
Morgan Thomas/Reef Catchments (photo used for illustration)

It was challenging to take sharp, clear pictures of these curlews since they were flying up and down and moving swiftly while pursuing their prey.

Most of the pictures were pretty good, which made Speck feel pleased

Most of the pictures were pretty good, which made Speck feel pleased
Franziska Speck

Speck examined the outcome once the task was completed. She was then struck by how well she had done.

It's as if a curlew is attempting to catch its prey, making it look like its beak is piercing through another bird’s head

It's as if a curlew is attempting to catch its prey, making it look like its beak is piercing through another bird’s head
Franziska Speck

The majority of the photos were decent, which made Speck happy. Additionally, a few photos were surreal and illusionary.

One contained a bird with two reversed beaks. The curlews' photo session with Speck was exceptional.

It was a memorable souvenir from the beach for the lady

It was a memorable souvenir from the beach for the lady
Wingthreads (photo used for illustration)

When she looked at the photos again, she couldn't stop chuckling. It served as the lady's beach memento.

In addition, there are more priceless images taken at the ideal moment for an endangered bird family. Why don't you share your thoughts by entering them in the comment section below?

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