What
Banded Kōkopu (Galaxias fasciatus)Observer
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2 large (~200mm) individuals observed. Recent arrivals as I have only seen much smaller ones here previously (and I look a lot).
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Long-nosed Fur Seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)Observer
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Resting juvenile
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Bitterns (Subfamily Botaurinae)Observer
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Flew up in front of the car so I got a good view of the characteristic dappled cream and brown plumage, long legs and beak (I wasn't driving). Certain it was a bittern but I couldn't photograph it.
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Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra)Observer
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Darker blue/grey, no white face and yellowish beak
Photos / Sounds
What
Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa ssp. superciliosa)Observer
zagothedragoDescription
Green speculum with no white stripes
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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White-faced Storm-Petrel (Pelagodroma marina)Observer
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Seen at close range while windsurfing near Ambury Park.
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Something...Observer
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Missing DatePlace
Missing LocationPhotos / Sounds
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Myrmicine Ants (Subfamily Myrmicinae)Observer
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Huge swarm over the whole park
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Giant Petrels (Genus Macronectes)Observer
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Completely dark brown version. Got a very good look so no doubting its identity