Circus approximans
Swamp Harrier at Splitters Creek, NSW
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| Circus approximans | Liam.m | 17 Oct 2021 | |
| Circus approximans | Liam.m | 17 Oct 2021 | |
| Hieraaetus morphnoides | KylieWaldon | 16 Oct 2021 |
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I noticed this raptor way way off in the distance because of its size and flashes of white when it turned. Thought at first it might be a sea eagle, but looks more like a little eagle? terrible morning to take photos.
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Location information
- Coordinates 146.859318-36.071255
- Places Splitters Creek, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 16 Oct 2021 07:30 AM Recorded on
- KylieWaldon Recorded by
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Species information
- Circus approximans Scientific name
- Swamp Harrier Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1454m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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4 / 7
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