Comments on: Save the Poor Bustard!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:17:39 +0000

In reply to Chris.

How cool is that, Chris? I’d LOVE a “Poor Bustard” T-shirt too, but I googled it, and nothing much came up. I DID find some Bustard T-Shirts on RedBubble, but not with the original logo and slogan. I’d love the poster too … with any luck someone else will be able to help???

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:00:33 +0000

I saw a fellow in the 1970’s wearing a “Poor Bustard” t-shirt with a drawing of the bird on it. I loved it then and wish I could get a t-shirt today. Anyone know if that’s possible?

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:25:50 +0000

@Yvonaut – I think they are very similar! But you’d have to see both to REALLY know!
@NixBlog – It’s even sadder that many of the threats are preventable.
@Kusum – Thank you! It’s not often my bird photos are so successful!!

By: Kusum Sanu

Kusum Sanu — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:57:50 +0000

Beautiful picture of the bird! Well done!

By: NixBlog

NixBlog — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:59:33 +0000

Great captures! It is unfortunate so many species are under threat.

By: - Yvonaut - Das sind Raphael und Yvonne

- Yvonaut - Das sind Raphael und Yvonne — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:46:31 +0000

Wow.. they look exactly like the ones we saw in southern Africa! Have a nice week Yvonne & Raphael

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:58:02 +0000

@Rajesh – Thank you!
@Rohrerbrot – Thank you! We always look out for the bustard when we see large open grass plains!! It’s so exciting to see it live!
@NatureFootstep – Haha, I never thought to blame Google … I’m sure one day they’ll change the name, but it’ll always be a bustard to me!
@Hootin’ Anni – Haha!! Now you see why us kids thought the name was so cool!!
@Mary – Haha!! But I hope I don’t outlive the species!
@Jim – Thank you!
@EG Camera Girl – It sure does!!
@Small City Scenes – And what do you know! I feel even MORE vindicated that SFlaGuy (in comments above) found the poster!!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:51:42 +0000

@Hanne Bente – Thanx for joining in my meme! One day I’ll get to see a tree sparrow too!
@Céline & Philippe – Thank you! And thanx for following – I look forward to catching up with you more often!
@Carletta – Haha, the time window nearly got me!! But you should see the next few photos in the sequence!!!
@Phil – The Australian Bustards were also known as the ‘Plains Turkey’ for obvious reasons …
@i stora drag – That’s what is so great about the world wide web!
@Betty – I still chuckle like a little kid whenever I read the name!
@TexWisGirl – It’s like a cartoon come to life!
@SFlaGuy – You’re the MAN!! But SSHHhh.. you’ve uncovered my imperfect memory … let’s see if anyone notices!!!!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:44:40 +0000

@Aleah – If it’s afraid, it doesn’t appear so! But perhaps that’s one of the reasons for it’s downfall …
@Rose – That would have been great! But I bet there’s none around civilisation too much now, more’s the pity! Although there’s probably more predator danger in ‘civilisation’!
@Go Camping – Haha, I’m not sure how they were named – but maybe by someone with a sick sense of humour and no spelling ability??!!
@Pieces of Sunshine – They’re WAY bigger than they look!
@Cathy – So you can understand my childhood delight in the name then, huh?!?!
@Stewart M – Haha, I know that a ‘point & clicker’ like me with no fancy camera equipment can never be a real bird photo contender, but I do my poor best!! They DO appear not to be hurrying – but then they’re suddenly out of photo range, and out of sight!!
@Debbie – Thank you, you’re too kind!

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:38:10 +0000

@diane b – I’m only half joking about the alien connection! They really are weird looking birds!
@PDP – That’s EXACTLY what he was doing! They never seem afraid, but they keep their eyes on you until they get out of sight!
@AreWeThereYet – There’s a few different versions around the planet – but not sure if there’s one in the US. Who knows – one day you might get lucky!!!
@Kerri – They have such a stately, elegant and precise way of walking they wouldn’t be out of place at a black tie dinner!
@Filip & Kristel – The photo would have been better with a human in it for comparison – but then the bird wouldn’t have been in it!
@TMWH – I think they are similar, but not sure about the snakes. If they DO eat snakes, then I’m getting one for a pet!
@Saz – I’m not sure who named it, but they have a lot to answer for!
@Pat – Maybe that’s why it’s named so inelegantly – to take it down a peg or two!
@eileeninmd – I think we have around the same number of species as the US! Weird, huh?!
@Sallie – Yes, that’s not funny at all … they apparently used to be everywhere, but now are only confined to the outback.
@Rohrerbot – I have other shots, but this is the closest I’ve ever been to a bustard!