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Porphyrio melanotus at Riverside, TAS - Yesterday by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Tribonyx mortierii at Nubeena, TAS - 13 Feb 2025 by JimL

Tribonyx mortierii

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Orford, TAS - 6 Feb 2025 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Orford, TAS - 6 Feb 2025 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Swansea, TAS - 5 Feb 2025 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Coles Bay, TAS - 5 Feb 2025 by JimL

Larus pacificus

Larus dominicanus (Kelp Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL

Larus dominicanus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL

Larus pacificus

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Weston, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Redcliffe, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Woody Point, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL

Thalasseus bergii

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Woody Point, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Shorncliffe, QLD - 22 Dec 2024 by JimL

Thalasseus bergii

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Dec 2024 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Dec 2024 by JimL

Fulica atra

Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Throsby, ACT - 13 Oct 2024 by JimL

Gallirallus philippensis

Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2024 by JimL

Porzana fluminea

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Donnybrook, QLD - 3 Oct 2024 by JimL

Thalasseus bergii

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mulligans Flat - 8 Jun 2024 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mulligans Flat - 8 Jun 2024 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Aranda Bushland - 21 Apr 2024 by JimL

Fulica atra

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at West Belconnen Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by JimL

Fulica atra

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at West Belconnen Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Mar 2024 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2024 by JimL

Fulica atra

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 30 Jan 2024 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by JimL

Zapornia pusilla

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Mallacoota, VIC - 18 Dec 2023 by JimL

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mallacoota, VIC - 18 Dec 2023 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Zapornia pusilla

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL

Porzana fluminea

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL

Zapornia pusilla

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL

Zapornia tabuensis

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Weston, ACT - 2 Sep 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Whitlam, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Kingston, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Whitlam, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Tathra, NSW - 22 Apr 2022 by JimL

Thalasseus bergii

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Nimmitabel, NSW - 22 Apr 2022 by JimL

Fulica atra

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JimL

Fulica atra

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lake Ginninderra - 27 Feb 2021 by JimL

Fulica atra

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL

Gallinula tenebrosa

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Greenway, ACT - 24 Nov 2019 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by JimL

Fulica atra

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL

Fulica atra

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Triabunna, TAS - 19 Apr 2018 by JimL

Larus pacificus

Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Bicheno, TAS - 17 Apr 2018 by JimL

Larus pacificus

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Bicheno, TAS - 17 Apr 2018 by JimL

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Porphyrio melanotus at Riverside, TAS - Yesterday by JimL
Tribonyx mortierii at Nubeena, TAS - 13 Feb 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Orford, TAS - 6 Feb 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Orford, TAS - 6 Feb 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Swansea, TAS - 5 Feb 2025 by JimL
Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Coles Bay, TAS - 5 Feb 2025 by JimL
Larus dominicanus (Kelp Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL
Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Orford, TAS - 3 Feb 2025 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 5 Jan 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Weston, ACT - 1 Jan 2025 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Redcliffe, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL
Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Woody Point, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Woody Point, QLD - 26 Dec 2024 by JimL
Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Shorncliffe, QLD - 22 Dec 2024 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Dec 2024 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Dec 2024 by JimL
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Throsby, ACT - 13 Oct 2024 by JimL
Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Oct 2024 by JimL
Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Donnybrook, QLD - 3 Oct 2024 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mulligans Flat - 8 Jun 2024 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mulligans Flat - 8 Jun 2024 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Aranda Bushland - 21 Apr 2024 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at West Belconnen Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at West Belconnen Pond - 2 Mar 2024 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 1 Mar 2024 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2024 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 30 Jan 2024 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by JimL
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 28 Dec 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by JimL
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Mallacoota, VIC - 18 Dec 2023 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Mallacoota, VIC - 18 Dec 2023 by JimL
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 2 Dec 2023 by JimL
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Throsby, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL
Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JimL
Zapornia pusilla (Baillon's Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Weston, ACT - 2 Sep 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Whitlam, ACT - 27 Aug 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
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Kingston, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Whitlam, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by JimL
Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Tathra, NSW - 22 Apr 2022 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Nimmitabel, NSW - 22 Apr 2022 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Mar 2021 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lake Ginninderra - 27 Feb 2021 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2020 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Greenway, ACT - 24 Nov 2019 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Oct 2019 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by JimL
Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Triabunna, TAS - 19 Apr 2018 by JimL
Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) at Bicheno, TAS - 17 Apr 2018 by JimL
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Bicheno, TAS - 17 Apr 2018 by JimL
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