Circus approximans

Swamp Harrier at Splitters Creek, NSW

Circus approximans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 10 Sep 2023
Circus approximans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 10 Sep 2023
Circus approximans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 10 Sep 2023
Circus approximans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 10 Sep 2023
Circus approximans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 10 Sep 2023
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Circus approximans 10 Sep 2023 Liam.m
Circus approximans 10 Sep 2023 KylieWaldon

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one very angry Swamp Harrier being very aggressive to two Whistling Kites that happened to be circling near its territory. It came again and again at the pair. At first I thought it was a third whistling kite. Very high up, and a distance from me so photos not great. Its was amazing to watch.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Sep 2023 11:43 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • Circus approximans Scientific name
  • Swamp Harrier Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1454m Recorded at altitude
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