Eric Baccega / Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda, February.

Eric Baccega / Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda, February.

Cyril Ruoso / Bush fire, with bird of prey flying in distance, this is a major threat for Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) during the nesting season. Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) conservationist in boat travelling through swamp looking for shoebill. Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Conservationist ringing Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) chick, age two months, Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Conservationist making radio call from tree in Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) habitat, Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia.

Cyril Ruoso / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) conservationist Elijah Mofya, Bengweulu swamp. Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Catfish caught with nets and smoked. They are the favourite prey of the Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) Bengweulu swamp, Zambia.

Cyril Ruoso / Conservationist dressed in Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) costume used to feed hand reared chicks before they are released. Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in flight, Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia

Cyril Ruoso / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in flight, Bengweulu Swamp, Zambia