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Swamp Harrier at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

Circus approximans at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 04:22 PM

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Circus approximans	ChrisDavey	11 Mar 2019
Circus approximans	natureguy	10 Mar 2019
Falco berigora	roymcd	9 Mar 2019

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Based on CNM moderator comments, and also Canberra Times news story on 31 March 2019, I've edited this to be a breeding record. Also two adults at the site. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/they-re-a-rare-sight-in-the-act-and-now-we-know-where-these-birds-go-20190326-p517n6.html Great to see that they are breeding successfully in the ACT :-)

3 comments

natureguy

11 Mar 2019

Hi Roy, looks like an immature Swamp Harrier.
Not a falcon though.

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roymcd

11 Mar 2019

Thanks Natureguy. :-)
Maybe a successful breeding event at Yankee Hat this past summer???

ArcherCallaway

12 Mar 2019

Agree with Swamp Harrier

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11 Feb 2019 04:22 PM Recorded on
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Species information

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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