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Erythrogonys cinctus (Red-kneed Dotterel) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Erythrogonys cinctus

Stiltia isabella (Australian Pratincole) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Stiltia isabella

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Cygnus atratus

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Chenonetta jubata

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae (Red-necked Avocet) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lake Mackay, NT - 28 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Anas gracilis

Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Lake Mackay, NT - 28 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Malacorhynchus membranaceus

Stiltia isabella (Australian Pratincole) at Lake Mackay, NT - 27 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Stiltia isabella

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae (Red-necked Avocet) at Lake Mackay, NT - 27 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Lake Mackay, NT - 26 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Himantopus leucocephalus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Docklands, VIC - 4 Jan 2025 by Darcy

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by Untidy

Egretta novaehollandiae

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by Untidy

Ardea alba

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at West Wodonga, VIC - 31 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Phalacrocorax carbo

Eudyptula minor (Little Penguin) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Eudyptula minor

Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Anas gracilis

Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Saint Kilda West, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy

Podiceps cristatus

Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JohnBundock

Ardea pacifica

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Wagga Wagga, NSW - 10 Sep 2024 by NostalDec

Anas superciliosa

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Greenway, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by LineMarie

Anas superciliosa

Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Glen Allen, NSW - 3 Nov 2024 by RobG1

Ardea pacifica

Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by MB

Podiceps cristatus

Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by MB

Oxyura australis

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae

Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Yanakie, VIC - 3 Jan 2025 by Louisab

Platalea flavipes

Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by Gallpix

Oxyura australis

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Chenonetta jubata

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Phalacrocorax carbo

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Metung, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Fulica atra

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Lakes Entrance, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Phalacrocorax carbo

Phalacrocorax fuscescens (Black-faced Cormorant) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Phalacrocorax fuscescens

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT

Cygnus atratus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Fulica atra

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Phalacrocorax carbo

Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Porzana fluminea

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Anas superciliosa

Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Anas gracilis

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Porphyrio melanotus

Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Anas castanea

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC

Ardea alba

Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by Gallpix

Podiceps cristatus

Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Greenway, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Actitis hypoleucos

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Kingston, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Phalacrocorax varius

Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Gallinago hardwickii

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Phalacrocorax varius

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Anas superciliosa

Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Greenway, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by LineMarie

Nycticorax caledonicus

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton

Egretta novaehollandiae

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Eden, NSW - 8 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton

Vanellus miles

Anser anser (Greylag Goose (Domestic type)) at Deua River Valley, NSW - 12 May 2017 by AlisonMilton

Anser anser

Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Chisholm, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by RodDeb

Threskiornis spinicollis

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae

Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Biziura lobata

Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Podiceps cristatus

Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Oxyura australis

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon

Chenonetta jubata

Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Anas castanea

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Haematopus longirostris

Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Haematopus fuliginosus

Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Haematopus fuliginosus

Morus serrator (Australasian Gannet) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Morus serrator

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 21 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton

Egretta novaehollandiae

Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Coombs, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL

Threskiornis molucca

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL

Chenonetta jubata

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Yanakie, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by Louisab

Platalea regia

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Tomakin, NSW - 25 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Bingie, NSW - 24 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton

Thalasseus bergii

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Tomakin, NSW - 23 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 23 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bingie, NSW - 24 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton

Microcarbo melanoleucos

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

Ardea alba

Erythrogonys cinctus (Red-kneed Dotterel) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Stiltia isabella (Australian Pratincole) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Tharwa, ACT - 8 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae (Red-necked Avocet) at Lake Mackay, NT - 29 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lake Mackay, NT - 28 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Lake Mackay, NT - 28 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Stiltia isabella (Australian Pratincole) at Lake Mackay, NT - 27 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae (Red-necked Avocet) at Lake Mackay, NT - 27 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Lake Mackay, NT - 26 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Docklands, VIC - 4 Jan 2025 by Darcy
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by Untidy
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Jan 2025 by Untidy
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at West Wodonga, VIC - 31 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Eudyptula minor (Little Penguin) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at St Kilda, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Saint Kilda West, VIC - 13 Dec 2024 by Darcy
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JohnBundock
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Wagga Wagga, NSW - 10 Sep 2024 by NostalDec
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Greenway, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by LineMarie
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Glen Allen, NSW - 3 Nov 2024 by RobG1
Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by MB
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by MB
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bonython, ACT - 4 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Yanakie, VIC - 3 Jan 2025 by Louisab
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Bonython, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by Gallpix
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Uriarra Village, ACT - 3 Jan 2025 by Hejor1
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Metung, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Lakes Entrance, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Phalacrocorax fuscescens (Black-faced Cormorant) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Nyerimilang, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 by LyndalT
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Granton, TAS - 3 Jan 2025 by VanessaC
Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Bonython, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by Gallpix
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Greenway, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Kingston, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Greenway, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 by LineMarie
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Eden, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Eden, NSW - 8 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Anser anser (Greylag Goose (Domestic type)) at Deua River Valley, NSW - 12 May 2017 by AlisonMilton
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Chisholm, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bandiana, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by KylieWaldon
Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 14 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Morus serrator (Australasian Gannet) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 21 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Huskisson, NSW - 15 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Coombs, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Weston, ACT - 31 Dec 2024 by JimL
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Yanakie, VIC - 30 Dec 2024 by Louisab
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Tomakin, NSW - 25 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton
Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Bingie, NSW - 24 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Tomakin, NSW - 23 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 23 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bingie, NSW - 24 Apr 2016 by AlisonMilton
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Dec 2024 by RodDeb

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