Chlidonias 28 Sep 2012 September 2012, Tiritiri Matangi island, Auckland. A totally random sighting one morning. The first time I\'ve ever seen one in daylight. Very nice.
September 2012, Tiritiri Matangi island, Auckland. A totally random sighting one morning. The first time I\'ve ever seen one in daylight. Very nice.
TeaLovingDave 28 Sep 2012 Excuse me whilst I turn a delicate shade of green It has long puzzled me that this lovely species has never really been held in Europe - bar a very few scattered 19th century holdings - but it's Aussie cousin the Boobok is ubiquitous!
Excuse me whilst I turn a delicate shade of green It has long puzzled me that this lovely species has never really been held in Europe - bar a very few scattered 19th century holdings - but it's Aussie cousin the Boobok is ubiquitous!
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