Significant sightings

Significant sightings are sightings of increased ecological significance.

They are typically important sightings within the context of a particular location, species, time of year or behavioural pattern.

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Limosa limosa (Black-tailed Godwit) at Lake Bathurst, NSW - 10 Dec 2024 by Liam.m
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) at Splitters Creek, NSW - 28 Nov 2024 by DMeco
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by BenHarvey
Vanellus tricolor (Banded Lapwing) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Nov 2024 by samreid007
Phaps histrionica (Flock Bronzewing) at Tibooburra, NSW - 15 Nov 2024 by Darcy
Pluvialis fulva (Pacific Golden Plover) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by rawshorty
Tribonyx ventralis (Black-tailed Nativehen) at Throsby, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by rawshorty
Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) at Tyndale, NSW - 29 Oct 2024 by Topwood
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Campbell, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 by alisonburt
Dasyornis brachypterus (Eastern Bristlebird) at Jervis Bay, JBT - 27 Oct 2024 by lbradley
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Oct 2024 by LisaH
Callocephalon fimbriatum (identifiable birds) (Gang-gang Cockatoo (named birds)) at Cook, ACT - 17 Oct 2024 by CathB
Todiramphus macleayii (Forest Kingfisher) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Oct 2024 by Christine
Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu) at Tyndale, NSW - 18 Sep 2024 by Topwood
Casuarius casuarius (Southern Cassowary) at Carmoo, QLD - 14 Aug 2024 by lbradley
Casuarius casuarius (Southern Cassowary) at Tam O'Shanter, QLD - 14 Aug 2024 by lbradley
Casuarius casuarius (Southern Cassowary) at Cape Tribulation, QLD - 5 Aug 2024 by lbradley
Anthochaera phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) at Kitchener, NSW - 14 Jul 2024 by Liam.m
Petroica rodinogaster (Pink Robin) at The Pinnacle - 27 May 2024 by Trevor
Artamus superciliosus (White-browed Woodswallow) at Ben Boyd National Park - 26 May 2024 by Liam.m
Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) at Cowra, NSW - 19 Apr 2024 by Liam.m
Monarcha melanopsis (Black-faced Monarch) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Chlidonias leucopterus (White-winged Black Tern) at Fyshwick Sewerage Treatment Plant - 17 Jan 2024 by rawshorty
Artamus superciliosus (White-browed Woodswallow) at QPRC LGA - 5 Jan 2024 by Liam.m
Numenius minutus (Little Curlew) at Dubbo, NSW - 31 Dec 2023 by Liam.m
Acanthagenys rufogularis (Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 31 Dec 2023 by Numbat
Ninox strenua (Powerful Owl) at Wee Jasper, NSW - 30 Dec 2023 by Wildlifewarrior80
Artamus leucorynchus (White-breasted Woodswallow) at Gundagai, NSW - 11 Nov 2023 by Trevor
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 11 Nov 2023 by kristi.lee@act.gov.au
Rostratula australis (Australian Painted-snipe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by rawshorty
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Chrysococcyx osculans (Black-eared Cuckoo) at Strathnairn, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by rawshorty
Calidris melanotos (Pectoral Sandpiper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by rawshorty
Columba leucomela (White-headed Pigeon) at Crestwood, NSW - 14 Aug 2023 by Liam.m
Cincloramphus timoriensis (Tawny Grassbird) at Tarago, NSW - 12 Aug 2023 by Liam.m
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Yarrow, NSW - 1 Aug 2023 by jb2602
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) at Lake Wyangan, NSW - 9 Jul 2023 by Liam.m
Acanthiza robustirostris (Slaty-backed Thornbill) at Gunderbooka, NSW - 8 Jul 2023 by Liam.m
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Watson, ACT - 7 Jul 2023 by AniseStar
Hydroprogne caspia (Caspian Tern) at Wagga Wagga, NSW - 28 May 2023 by Liam.m
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 26 May 2023 by Sherwood
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Googong, NSW - 8 Mar 2023 by Wandiyali
Parvipsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) at Barton, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by rawshorty
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) at Willbriggie, NSW - 1 Feb 2023 by Darcy
Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana) at Wollogorang, NSW - 30 Jan 2023 by JohnHurrell
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Red Hill, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by BenW
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) at Red Hill, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by roymcd
Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by rawshorty
Oceanites oceanicus (Wilson's Storm-Petrel) at Eden, NSW - 29 Oct 2022 by Liam.m
Stercorarius maccormicki (South Polar Skua) at Eden, NSW - 29 Oct 2022 by Liam.m
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by JohnHurrell
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by rawshorty
Stipiturus mallee (Mallee Emuwren) at Hattah, VIC - 1 Oct 2022 by Liam.m
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Cook, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by CathB
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Sep 2022 by UserYYUcWrIf
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Sep 2022 by RobParnell
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Thurgoona, NSW - 4 Sep 2022 by KylieWaldon
Climacteris erythrops (Red-browed Treecreeper) at Campbell, ACT - 5 Aug 2022 by rawshorty
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Jul 2022 by SonyaDuus
Aviceda subcristata (Pacific Baza) at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Jul 2022 by roymcd
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by JanetNelson
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Thurgoona, NSW - 14 Jun 2022 by Darcy
Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis (Grey-crowned Babbler) at Mullion, NSW - 28 May 2022 by trevsci
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Chiltern, VIC - 7 May 2022 by Darcy
Coracina papuensis (White-bellied Cuckooshrike) at Fisher, ACT - 5 May 2022 by PeterBrown
Tachyspiza novaehollandiae (Grey Goshawk) at Acton, ACT - 1 May 2022 by KarinNeufeld
Radjah radjah (Radjah Shelduck) at Bawley Point, NSW - 30 Apr 2022 by BenHarvey
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Campbell, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by MargD
Stagonopleura guttata (Diamond Firetail) at Hume, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Apr 2022 by BenW
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Thurgoona, NSW - 30 Mar 2022 by Darcy
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Bandiana, VIC - 24 Mar 2022 by KylieWaldon
Parvipsitta pusilla (Little Lorikeet) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by rawshorty
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by RAllen
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Lewisc
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Feb 2022 by chromo
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) at Goulburn, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by Rixon
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by NathanaelC
Cincloramphus timoriensis (Tawny Grassbird) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Nymphicus hollandicus (Cockatiel) at Pialligo, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Pearce, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by patrickcox
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by KimF
Acanthagenys rufogularis (Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater) at Strathnairn, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by Ct1000
Turnix velox (Little Buttonquail) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by TimL
Hydroprogne caspia (Caspian Tern) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) at Lake George, NSW - 16 Oct 2021 by Liam.m
Chrysococcyx osculans (Black-eared Cuckoo) at Florey, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by b
Anarhynchus ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) at Lake George, NSW - 6 Oct 2021 by Liam.m
Todiramphus pyrrhopygius (Red-backed Kingfisher) at Pialligo, ACT - 13 Sep 2021 by Liam.m
Coracina papuensis (White-bellied Cuckooshrike) at Symonston, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by rawshorty
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Borough, NSW - 3 Aug 2021 by Paul4K
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Kingower, VIC - 10 Jul 2021 by Darcy
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Larbert, NSW - 5 Jun 2021 by trevsci
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Thurgoona, NSW - 23 May 2021 by WingsToWander
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Apr 2021 by ajc
Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by JochenZeil
Falcunculus frontatus (Eastern Shrike-tit) at Majors Creek, NSW - 23 Jan 2021 by trevsci

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