In a recent entry on his blog, Tim Prebble discussed his experiences in trying to record the Okarito kiwi, or Rowi. The kiwi, which is the national bird of New Zealand, is nocturnal, and rarely seen or heard by anyone, even New Zealand natives. Tim digs into his fascinating adventures in trying to find and record this elusive creature here. Be sure to check out the recordings at the end, but be prepared for some startling sounds!