As you may see from the accompanying images, this heron, which I've always referred to by it's alternate name, White-necked Heron, was fairly easy to approach. In fact after its initial flight, it walked back to the small pond close to the car park. So here are 3 of many shots that I took. For me a long overdue sighting of any sort of rarity and from previous experience, may herald other sightings of this species around the state.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Long Time Between Drinks--- Pacific Heron
As you may see from the accompanying images, this heron, which I've always referred to by it's alternate name, White-necked Heron, was fairly easy to approach. In fact after its initial flight, it walked back to the small pond close to the car park. So here are 3 of many shots that I took. For me a long overdue sighting of any sort of rarity and from previous experience, may herald other sightings of this species around the state.
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Hi Alan,
Thanks for the update - we shall have to keep an eye out up north here, for more. We saw one, about 4 or 5 years ago on a lagoon/lake beside the walk to Cape Queen Elizabeth, on Bruy Island. We've never seen any others in Tassie, but, like you, not for want of looking!
Hi John,
Yes I probably shouldn't be raising false hopes. This bird might be a lone individual that's been roaming round Tasmania for the last few years! But I live in hope.
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