Black Bittern

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One or more Black Bitterns heard calling intermittently at Byron Bay Wetlands since the last day of October 2025. They were heard on 7 evenings between 7:30 pm and 9:50 pm, then more recently on 4 occasions between 4:30 am and 5:30 am. The latest was recorded on 17 January at 5:23 am.

Access: Restricted access - Council key required.

Geoff Ball · observed 17 Jan 2026 · published 22 Jan · #272956