A rare New Zealand bird has taken off on a Trans-tasman flight after being spotted for the first time in Australia.
Hunter Bird Observers Club member Michael Kearns discovered the endangered black-fronted tern flying in the skies over Newcastle in late June.
During wild weather Michael had set about on a bird watching trip to Fort Scratchley with the hopes of spotting seabirds like albatross, when he unexpectedly came across the threatened species.
The rare black-fronted tern endemic to New Zealand has been spotted for the first time in Australia
The unusual sighting of the endangered bird endemic to New Zealand has sparked excitement within the NSW birdwatching community.