did I ever upload the full photoset? here’s Grim van Gogh in all her glory

the shoebill stork or shoebill, also known as the whalebill, is a large bird found dwelling near bodies of water in tropical east africa. despite their name, they are not true storks, and are more closely related to pelicans and herons. they primarily feed on fish, but will take other prey ranging from amphibians to small mammals. they are often silent apart from the clattering of their large bills, which has been compared to gunfire. shoebills are shy by nature and avoid human contact, which has led to further disturbance of the species’ natural behaviors as their habitat shrinks.

by robert_le.ph

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credit: Museum of London

Salvatore Postiglione (1861–1906), Dante and Beatrice (detail)

by Ольга Потапова

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Ninfa, Lazio, Italy

Getting back into the groove 🐀🌸✨

ALFRED FONTVILLE DE BREANSKI