Sometimes I don’t even realize what I’ve captured in a shot until months later. Thus is the case with this Tasmanian nativehen and her chick. I thought I was just photographing the mother and had no idea that the little head was sticking out of mom’s shoulder. Reviewing images the other day, I was pleasantly surprised. I actually found several photos of different nativeness doing the same thing. The Tasmanian nativehen is one of the twelve endemic bird species that can be found only in Tasmania. It is a flightless bird that has, so far, bucked the trend of flightless birds falling prey to extinction at the hands of human activity. The nativehen is actually doing quite well and I saw many of them throughout the island. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/640th of a second
It looks like the mom is protecting the chick by carrying her under her wing. It resembles the kangaroo with a Joey in her pouch.. This momma hen is hoping to see her male baby chick down here soon!!!
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Sometimes I don’t even realize what I’ve captured in a shot until months later. Thus is the case with this Tasmanian nativehen and her chick. I thought I was just photographing the mother and had no idea that the little head was sticking out of mom’s shoulder. Reviewing images the other day, I was pleasantly surprised. I actually found several photos of different nativeness doing the same thing. The Tasmanian nativehen is one of the twelve endemic bird species that can be found only in Tasmania. It is a flightless bird that has, so far, bucked the trend of flightless birds falling prey to extinction at the hands of human activity. The nativehen is actually doing quite well and I saw many of them throughout the island.
Great shot, Sean!
Really sweet. Almost looks like a Sora.
—– Stolid well grounded
—– Vigilance is freedoms price
—– Flight shows no refuge .
It looks like the mom is protecting the chick by carrying her under her wing. It resembles the kangaroo with a Joey in her pouch.. This momma hen is hoping to see her male baby chick down here soon!!!
Aw, isn’t that a sweet surprise!
That’s wild! And super super cute!