This x-ray image shows the internal wire armature in a mounted bird specimen from the Lord Howe Island diorama. During conservation treatment, a metal spike was found projecting from the chest. X-rays showed the spike was in fact part of the wire armature supporting the wing. The spike can be seen protruding from the chest area. It's a bit spooky but we love the googly eyes!
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XRF testing in the diorama View full size
Megan Dean-Jones
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Sample collection from diorama View full size
Heather MacKay
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Specimen removal from the diorama View full size
Sturat Humphreys
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