More Than A Bird

• Photographer
  Lena Hanten
• Photo Date
  09.08.2025

In the shadowy depths of the swamp, the shoebill stork stands as a ghost of another era. Its imposing, prehistoric form and piercing stare seem to belong not to our world, but to the age of giants. While it's not a direct descendant of dinosaurs, it carries the echo of a time long past, sharing an ancient lineage with the birds that once soared above the reptilian rulers of the Earth. With its massive, shoe-shaped beak and imposing presence, the shoebill is more than a bird; it's a living, breathing whisper from a forgotten world.