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What

Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra)

Observer

gus320

Date

November 16, 2018 11:54 AM NZDT

Description

Feeding in the shallows on a low but incoming tide. Was in the middle of a large number of oystercatchers and black backed gulls until the water level saw them depart. Had to fight off a couple of gulls to keep its catch. Flew off to the east after 20 min of observing.

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