Town Bird: Eastern Marsh Harrier
The harrier, which makes its home in the areas surrounding the Kahoku Lagoon, is said to be valiant and wise. Its figure in mid-flight symbolizes the town's rapid progress into the future.
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Famous quotes containing the words town and/or eastern:
“He builds a big town with his mouth, but not even a fly’s nest with his hands.”
—Estonian. Trans. by Ilse Lehiste (1993)
“See how from far upon the eastern road
The star-led Wizards haste with odours sweet . . .”
—John Milton (1608–1674)