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Lagos Nigeria-1969: Unknown Birds Walk Among Tall Grass

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationLagos, Nigeria
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1969 Nigeria
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Unknown Birds Walk Among Tall Grass — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Lagos, Nigeria, in 1969 shows a group of large birds, likely ostriches or emus, moving through tall, dense grass in a wild, natural setting. The animals are partially obscured by the vegetation, with their dark bodies and distinctive blue necks visible as they walk. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and natural camera movement, capturing a candid moment of wildlife in a tropical environment. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into African wildlife and mid-century home movie aesthetics.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122664502

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1969 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Lagos, Nigeria Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • wildlife in Africa
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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1960s West Africa wildlife or travel sequences needing brief 8mm home-movie footage of large birds moving through tall grass near Lagos.

Still Frames From This Clip

1969 Lagos 8mm frame showing large dark birds partly obscured by tall grass, with blue-toned necks visible through the vegetation.
Large birds move through dense grass, partly hidden by the foreground vegetation.

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