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
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
ReplyDeleteThat is sad news about the Shearwaters.. I hope their numbers have not been effected permanently. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteja je hoort er over maar als je het ziet word je er met je neus extra opgedrukt.
ReplyDeleteAh, another look into "nature at work".
ReplyDeletea good hook on that beak.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a nice addition to my collection.
ReplyDeleteThis is not fun to find dead Shearwaters.
ReplyDeleteAh, sad indeed and I think there are far too many of these today.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macro shot ~ always excellent photos here ~ carol, xxx (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteA sad end for just one of a magnificent family of birds Stewart.
ReplyDeleteHow sad, but nature's way.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'd prefer not to find dead birds their skeletons are endlessly fascinating.......interesting image!
ReplyDeleteRuby
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ReplyDeleteI don't know what shearwaters are, but that is certainly big! Poor birds
ReplyDeleteC'est toujours triste... surtout si les activités humaines en sont la cause.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful even in death.
ReplyDeleteI will say He has found other places to fly. MB