Australasian bittern returns to Lagoon of Islands for first time in 40 years after damming damage reversed
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ABC NewsGeorgie Burgess
Australasian bittern returns to Lagoon of Islands for first time in 40 years after damming damage reversed
The endangered Australasian bittern likes to keep a low profile and experts think there may be fewer than 1,000 left in Australia, but it's now been spotted with chicks in unique wetlands still recovering from damming in the 1960s.
Apr 24, 2024
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