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Merops ornatus

Rainbow Bee-eater at Paddys River, ACT

Merops ornatus at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2017
Merops ornatus at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2017
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Merops ornatus 11 Feb 2017 ArcherCallaway
Merops ornatus 11 Feb 2017 JohnBundock

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Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by RodDeb
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by RodDeb
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Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JohnBundock
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Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
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Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Corvus mellori (Little Raven) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Aug 2020 by JohnHurrell
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by nathkay
Palirika decora (A beefly) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2020 by rawshorty
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by Marthijn
Artamus superciliosus (White-browed Woodswallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by Marthijn
Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Dec 2019 by Marthijn
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by Marthijn
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by Marthijn
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon nigricans (Tree Martin) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by RodDeb

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