Sand Schnitzel Sighting

After their brush with death and the loss of the famed ornithologist Herr Polmgren in Uluwatu, Bali, the surviving members of the Swedish ornithology club touring Indonesia have reported a rare and surprising find – the elusive sand schnitzel. This rare bird is normally found in and around large, dark green, tortoise-shaped sandpits commonly part of the normal city park terrain. Surprisingly, this fantastic specimen was spotted on a beach in the Kodi region of Western Sumba.

The group was shocked by the find since the point of the trip that day was a leisurely birthday celebration. To commemorate the 39th birthday of one Christian Nixon, the bird watching group traveled to Watu Malondo. Dr. Nixon was said to be having a spectacular time even before the sighting.

The club was shocked to find this bird in such a strange habitat. The sand schnitzel does not normally inhabit sand so close to massive sea stacks and crashing waves. (See the face in the rock?)

Despite this unusual habit, this sand schnitzel seemed quite healthy and vibrant. The club plans to make a second trip in the near future to look for other schnitzels in the area.