White heron/kōtuku sound recording
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White heron/kōtuku song (MP3, 6,753K)
7 minute 11 second recording of white heron/kōtuku song. 21 heron pairs and some white-throated shags were nesting beside a river. Parents flew back and forth to their nests feeding their young. Male gives harsh croak. Female: soft 'who-who' call. Chicks: 'click-click' call. Shags in the background making a softer call.
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