- Conservation status
- Doing OK
The kāhu's loping flying style and dashing courtship displays make it the gent of our skies. When it comes to mating season, they will let out the occasional whistle during display flights – males let out a “kee-a” to which the female responds with a “kee-o”. These beautiful birds fly close to the ground when hunting for prey. Their sharp eyes and sense of hearing make them very successful, particularly on open ground.
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John Quinn
The Swamp Harrier are commonly seen here in Central Otago most evident when clinging jealously to road kill. They generally respond to a loud blast on the horn but their stubborn nature means they often fall victim to a speeding motorist (homo sapien ignoramus) which is a great shame as they do a fantastic job at predator control in our rural community.
Our own Harry the hawk used to sit for hours on end on a fencepost on our lifestyle block, surveying the gully below. Sadly we haven't seen Harry for some time. If you happen across Harry in your neighbourhood - give him a 'Toot Toot' from us. #TootForHarry
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