Saturday, April 29, 2006
Hammerkop
INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION:
Also called hammerheads. The hammerkop have many legends and superstitions connected with them. Some cultures consider it to be magical and others consider it an evil omen. It is thought by some to be a “shape-changer” since people see the hammerkop fly in and then see another animal, such as a cobra, leave the nest. Since it is held in a position of respect, the bird survives and flourishes in the presence of man.
Also called hammerheads. The hammerkop have many legends and superstitions connected with them. Some cultures consider it to be magical and others consider it an evil omen. It is thought by some to be a “shape-changer” since people see the hammerkop fly in and then see another animal, such as a cobra, leave the nest. Since it is held in a position of respect, the bird survives and flourishes in the presence of man.
# posted by saffron @ 3:10 PM 
