Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard (Domestic Type) at Fadden, ACT

Anas platyrhynchos at Fadden, ACT - 2 Nov 2015
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Identification history

Anas platyrhynchos 3 Apr 2016 michaelb
Unidentified 6 Nov 2015 eCalaby

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Strange pair of ducks in a pond in Fadden.

4 comments

MattM wrote:
   7 Nov 2015
I think that might be a pair of mallards. While they are lovely birds, I think they might be considered pests.
   7 Nov 2015
These mallards are an of an impure breed which have clearly been released here in mid-June this year.
Canberra Nature Map does not yet have the capacity to take bird sightings. You can report birds here: http://ebird.org/content/australia/
I'm glad to have another person mapping Fadden and Waniassa Hills!! Its not just me now :)
   10 Feb 2016
This can be validated now as Anas platyrhynchos (Northern Mallard). CNMs bird portal is up and active
michaelb wrote:
   3 Apr 2016
Confirmed.

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Salix matsudana (Tortured Willow) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal, Heal All) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (Michaelmas Daisy) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by ArcherCallaway
Hypericum patulum at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Mentha pulegium (Pennyroyal) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Sorghum bicolor (Cultivated Sorghum) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Euphorbia peplus (Petty Spurge) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Epilobium hirtigerum (Hairy Willowherb) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Echium sp. (Paterson's Curse or Viper's Bugloss) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fadden, ACT - 18 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Triticum aestivum (Common Wheat) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Euphorbia peplus (Petty Spurge) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Paspalum distichum (Water Couch) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal, Heal All) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Trifolium fragiferum (Strawberry Clover) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Geranium sp. Pleated sepals (D.E.Albrecht 4707) Vic. Herbarium at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Jan 2016 by AaronClausen
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Veronica gracilis (Slender Speedwell) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore Maple) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Buddleja davidii (Buddleja, Buddleia, Butterfly Bush) at Fadden, ACT - 18 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Fadden, ACT - 18 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Fadden, ACT - 18 Dec 2015 by ArcherCallaway
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Oenothera lindheimeri (Clockweed) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Euphorbia oblongata (Egg-leaf Spurge) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by RyuCallaway
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by RyuCallaway
Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by RyuCallaway
Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by RyuCallaway
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 2015 by RyuCallaway
Pinus radiata (Monterey or Radiata Pine) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (African Daisy) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Epilobium ciliatum (A Willow Herb) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Fraxinus angustifolia (Desert Ash) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain, Lamb's Tongues) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Salix matsudana (Tortured Willow) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Sep 2015 by RyuCallaway
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Fadden, ACT - 10 Jul 2015 by HarveyPerkins
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Jan 2015 by RyuCallaway
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Dec 2014 by RyuCallaway

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