In New Zealand - Swamp Harrier is the only large raptor, and
is very widespread and common. One can easily see up to 50
Harriers in a day. We see birds like this all the time, and
I believe that you Aussies don't see so many just because
there are not so many!!
Cheers
Sav Saville
Wrybill Birding Tours,NZ
"Great Birds, Real Birders"
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> Just for those that may be interested here is another
> Swamp Harrier looking very similar to the bird pointed to
> by Rohan.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/palliser/image/131670089
>
> This individual was photographed at Kurnell, Sydney in
> November 2008. Such birds are not that uncommon, but
> interesting just the same.
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>
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