Gone but not forgotten - the last-known example of the now-extinct Slender-billed Curlew

Extinct but definitely not forgotten - Chris captured this unique photograph of the world's last-known Slender-billed Curlew 

THERE are still a few limited-edition prints available of the last-known Slender-billed Curlew, a species that was officially declared extinct in October last year.

In what must have been an unforgettable encounter, it was snapped by former RSPB photographer Chris Gomersall  at at Merja Zerga, Morocco, in February, 1995.

Says he: "The image was  originally shot on film but subsequently re-scanned and digitally restored to the highest standard possible. 

"Unmounted prints - the edition has been limited to 50 - are signed on the reverse, authenticated by an emboss stamp plus accompanying certificate, and posted flat-packed (to UK addresses only). 

"The initial offer price is £95 per A3 print, including postage (image size 375 x 250mm).

"For each print sold I will make a donation of £10 to Curlew Action (registered charity no. 1187172)."

Prospective purchasers can email Chris at chris@chrisgomersall.co.uk with contact details, including postal address, and he will reply with information on how to pay securely.