This not the actual bird I can hear outside in the park just now, but it is one of these - a Kotare, or Sacred Kingfisher. 5 or 6 short "kek"-like calls one after another.

I'm used to hearing them out there in the Spring rather than the Autumn, but I'll take it as a win anyway!

This pic from one of the wetland reserves in Christchurch

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Oh, you know...just an spectacular #sacredkingfisher! #lifeinthefield #biodiversitysurvey #wombatstateforest