took this photograph some years back with a note 'bustard'. I'm not so sure that is the right I.D., when I check my Birds of Australia. It looks similar stature to the Rufous Night Heron but different markings. Would like to put the right name to the photograph now. With thanks in advance...
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae112/carolemeis/birds/b-i-b.jpg
Breeding plumage Cattle Egret.
tks very much Windhover; much appreciated