South Island Fernbird
Immature South Island Fernbird pops out of the reeds to enjoy the warm morning sun at Marahau Inlet, Abel Tasman, NZ, November 2021. [Bowdleria punctata punctata 003 Marahau-NZ 2021-11]
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