Marsh crakes are found in areas of raupo and Carex around the lake. These birds are tiny- about the size of a starling. They are related to wekas. Despite their tiny size marsh crakes have huge feet. Often they can be heard crashing through the raupo and you expect to see something bigger ! Marsh crakes are most active at dusk and through the night. By sitting quietly on the edge of a raupo bed you may spot this tiny but strikingly coloured bird .
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