...and people using camera flashes is one of the prime reason you don't see kiwi well/at all when they are on exhibit (the other major reason being noise).
...and people using camera flashes is one of the prime reason you don't see kiwi well/at all when they are on exhibit (the other major reason being noise).
In my experience this guy's never seemed to phased by camera flashes, though very sensitive to noise as you mentioned. Still, you'd know more about the species than I. No harm was intended as I'm sure you know
how does this statement correlate with the oft-repeated comment on the US forums that the Bronx kiwi is never seen as more than a ball? Or, indeed, your own comment on this thread of "Unfortunately this is probably the best shot I'll ever get of this species"?
how does this statement correlate with the oft-repeated comment on the US forums that the Bronx kiwi is never seen as more than a ball? Or, indeed, your own comment on this thread of "Unfortunately this is probably the best shot I'll ever get of this species"?
He doesn't come out often due to noise so it's hard to get a long look at him if other people are in the vicinity of the enclosure. And just because people try taking photos of him with flash doesn't mean they turn out well. I can't recall other photos of him here on the forum and I'm not sure about elsewhere, but personally the biggest reason I've never gotten a better photo than this is because my camera's always focused in on the log he's currently under (which is at the front of the enclosure) and not the actual bird who, when out, is generally feeding in the center of the enclosure.
And again, noise as you said makes them a scarce sight in the first place. With patience he usually comes out eventually, though.
