Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus australasiae)

The Nankeen or Rufous Night Heron, is occasionally seen in Campbells Creek. After the floods of 2010-2011 several individuals including juveniles were present.

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Nankeen Night Heron photographed by Stephen Barnett.
Photo: Stephen Barnett

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