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Sighting 2458584

Ardea alba

Great Egret at Bonython, ACT

Ardea alba at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015
Ardea alba at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015
Ardea alba at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015
Ardea alba at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015
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Ardea alba 6 Feb 2016 MichaelBedingfield

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Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb

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Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb

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Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

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Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

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Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

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Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

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Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb

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Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb

Cicadellidae (family)

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Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb

Phalaenoides tristifica

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Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb

Harmonia conformis

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by RodDeb

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Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

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Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb

Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis

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Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb

Pteropus poliocephalus

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Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb

Orthetrum caledonicum

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Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb

Nososticta solida

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Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb

Ischnura heterosticta

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Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb

Cygnus atratus

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb

Anas platyrhynchos

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Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb

Hemicordulia tau

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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb

Porphyrio melanotus

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Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb

Ischnura heterosticta

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Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb

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Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog

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Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog

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Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb

Anas superciliosa

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by frostydog

Anas platyrhynchos

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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb

Apis mellifera

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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb

Junonia villida

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Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton

Threskiornis molucca

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Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton

Aythya australis

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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton

Porphyrio melanotus

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Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton

Chenonetta jubata

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton

Anas platyrhynchos

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Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb

Cygnus atratus

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Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb

Anas superciliosa

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Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb

Fulica atra

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb

Anas platyrhynchos

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Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb

Anas platyrhynchos

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Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb

Phalaenoides tristifica

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Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb

Kunzea ericoides

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Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb

Cyperus sphaeroideus

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Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb

Eucalyptus melliodora

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Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb

Viola odorata

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Grevillea rosmarinifolia/lanigera intergrade at Bonython, ACT - 22 Aug 2015 by michaelb

Grevillea rosmarinifolia/lanigera intergrade

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Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 21 Jun 2015 by michaelb

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

michaelb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb

Anas platyrhynchos

michaelb
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb

Hortophora transmarina

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Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb

Cyperus sphaeroideus

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Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb

Schoenoplectus pungens

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Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Oenothera lindheimeri

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Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Westringia fruticosa

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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Stranger Pond - 1 May 2024 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Stranger Pond - 5 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Bonython, ACT - 10 May 2023 by RodDeb
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Bonython, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Bonython, ACT - 6 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Bonython, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by frostydog
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by michaelb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Aug 2018 by frostydog
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bonython, ACT - 27 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by AlisonMilton
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by michaelb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 13 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Oct 2015 by michaelb
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Bonython, ACT - 26 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Grevillea rosmarinifolia/lanigera intergrade at Bonython, ACT - 22 Aug 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 21 Jun 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Bonython, ACT - 24 May 2015 by michaelb
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus pungens (Common Three-Square) at Bonython, ACT - 15 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb
Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Bonython, ACT - 28 Mar 2015 by michaelb

Location information

Sighting information

Species information

  • Ardea alba Scientific name
  • Great Egret Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 700.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 366 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

  • Synonyms

    Ardea modesta
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