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Western Weka 'australis'
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Western Weka 'australis' (Gallirallus australis)

I was lucky that this fellow popped out of the undergrowth 8 feet away at a scenic viewing point in NZ
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Location
New Zealand
Scientific name
Gallirallus australis
Equipment used
camcorder
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Reactions: Ozprey1, delia todd, Deb Burhinus and 1 other person
Deb Burhinus
Good close up and well spotted - it’s always a nice surprise when rails and crakes pop out of reed beds!
 
delia todd
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That's was a great find for you WL as we don't see these coming in... welll... hardly ever!

He was so good to you, wasn't he lad and you sure took great advantage of the opportunity by getting this cracking picture. Many thanks.
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Weka, Western 'australis'(4).jpg
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Wed, 05 February 2020 11:43 PM
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