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Kay's Gallery: Australasian Bittern (1/3)
CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae
Botaurus poiciloptilus
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© Kay Parkin 2016
Marion, SA (May, 2016)
When this rare bird was reported in a suburban wetland I could not resist heading there for a look. It did not take long to spot this featherball in amongst the long reeds.
Australasian Bittern
Australasian Bittern
Australasian Bittern