“Charuni”

Charuni is a Hindi name meaning “one with beautiful eyes” and “so happened to be the name of my second daughter”.

Individual Name: Charuni

Sponsor: Charuka Abhayawickrama
Sex: Female
Found: The Mole Marsh, private land in the Macquarie Marshes, NSW.
Date Tagged: 6/10/2024
Details: Caught in mist net in wetland area with at least 11 APS, including four other tagged birds: Thomasina, Knighty, Dan and Hope.

Shining a light on one of the most mysterious species in the world.