Of special interest to me was the display of vultures. Here one finds an Egyptian Vulture collected in Omaruru on 6 September 1877. Charles John Andersson in his book, "Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the adjacent countries of South West Africa", comments on this species as follows: - "This Vulture is not uncommon in Damara Land and the parts adjacent, more especially in the neighbourhood of the coast. It is usually found in pairs and is a regular scavenger, being generally seen in search of the filthiest food. Quite clearly its abundance and distribution has changed radically over the last 150 years. Another stunning display is a Palm-nut Vulture found at "Canecontus" (Goanikontes?) on 24 July 1879. Interestingly, no other natural scientist interested in ornithology collected this bird nor does any comment on it in a Namibia context. This must truly have been a significant find.