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ML644764178

Australasian Bittern Botaurus poiciloptilus

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Contributor

Christopher Tuffley Media from this contributor Profile

Date

6 Nov 2025 eBird checklist S283179947

Location

Pukepuke Lagoon, Tangimoana, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, NZ (-40.341, 175.268)
Manawatu District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: -40.3410552, 175.2684613
Age and sex
Adult Male - 1
Playback
Playback not used

Media notes

An Australasian bittern booming after dark, with wind in the background. Time of boom was approx 20:51; sunset was 20:03. Uncertain if the low frequency "wom" at 0:12 is also bittern, or just wind

Technical information

Recorder
Zoom F3
Microphone
Sennheiser MKE 600
Accessories
Original file size
3.01 MB

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