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Vanellus miles

Masked Lapwing at Fyshwick, ACT

Vanellus miles at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
Vanellus miles at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
Vanellus miles at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
Vanellus miles at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
Vanellus miles at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2020
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Vanellus miles 10 Oct 2020 Illilanga
Vanellus miles 10 Oct 2020 RodDeb

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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Oriental Weatherloach) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jul 2023 by roymcd
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by JimL
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 May 2023 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by JimL
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Bubulcus coromandus (Eastern Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2023 by TomW
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Taeniogonalos sp. (genus) (A hyperparasitic wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by Kenp12
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by TomW
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Christine
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by Cristy1676
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 7 Feb 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Limnodynastes sp. (A swamp frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 29 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by WildReverence
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Christine
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by rawshorty
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TomW
Myiagra cyanoleuca (Satin Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TomW
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Egretta garzetta (Little Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by dougsky
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2022 by Christine
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by Dalice
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by YellowButton
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Lewisc
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Miranda
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by Christine
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Dec 2021 by RodDeb

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 9 Oct 2020 12:24 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • Vanellus miles Scientific name
  • Masked Lapwing Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • -2.57m to 1112.6m Recorded at altitude
  • 373 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Vanellus (Lobipluvia) miles Vanellus (Lobipluvia) miles novaehollandiae

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