Anas theodori was endemic to Mauritius, and is known from a number of explorers’ accounts and bones. Although in 1681, the “gray teal” was found in “great numbers” it was becoming rare by 1693, and was last mentioned as extant in 1696.

NMIT Visual Arts Staff show opens Thursday 10th of May. “Specimens” Flour dust.    

This is the latest work on the wall “nest” charcoal dust on plaster wall

Bachman’s Warbler Vermivora bachmanii While we are on the this topic (Warbeler’s) Bachman’s Warbler ‘s last confirmed breeding was in 1937, and it has not been reported since 1988. It may have gone extinct as a result of habitat destruction both on the breeding and wintering grounds. Description: Delicate warbler with slender, decurved bill. Adult male, black forecrown, grey hind-crown and nape, yellow forehead, eye-ring, lores, supercilium and throat. Yellow underparts with