Circus approximans

Swamp Harrier at Moruya, NSW

Circus approximans at Moruya, NSW - 12 Aug 2022
Circus approximans at Moruya, NSW - 12 Aug 2022
Circus approximans at Moruya, NSW - 12 Aug 2022
Circus approximans at Moruya, NSW - 12 Aug 2022
Circus approximans at Moruya, NSW - 12 Aug 2022
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Identification history

Circus approximans 13 Aug 2022 Liam.m
Unidentified 12 Aug 2022 LisaH

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I heard the calling, and kept looking at the trees instead of above me - by the time I twigged, it was hard to get decent photos (see photo 5 for where they were flying at times). The birds moved west from where I saw them, continuing to call, for the next half hour or so. Magnificent. (I have uploaded the call in another sighting.)

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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
  • 125 images trained Machine learning

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