The Great Northland Matuku-hurepo(Australasian bittern) Muster

The great Northland Matuku-hurepo (Australasian Bittern) muster is happening this October and we need your help to ‘listen for a bittern’ as part of a nationwide synchronised count of male bittern.

Whether it’s for one night or all three, volunteer citizen scientists of any age are encouraged to head to a nearby wetland from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and listen out for the male booming call.

To participate:

• Register yourself or a group of volunteers online and download the Conservation Hub app https://www.lovebittern.com/muster2025

• Visit a nearby wetland on October 3, 4, 5 from 7.30-8.30PM. Do one night or all three!

• Sit, listen and take note of any booming on the app or write down the details.

Tutorials, bittern sounds and other resources can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEkhh9POd3Ckijz2NYlcQSjnpLrF6Dlxt Thank you for your support.

For all other enquiries contact Wendy at Love Bittern https://www.lovebittern.com/