Chelodina longicollis

Eastern Long-necked Turtle at Paddys River, ACT

Chelodina longicollis at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2017
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Identification history

Chelodina longicollis 23 Oct 2017 GeoffRobertson
Chelodina longicollis 23 Oct 2017 roymcd

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4, possibly 5 snouts poking out of the dramatically reduced pond at Namadgi Visitor Centre. If this dry period continues these little guys might need to be rescued until the pond refills.

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Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Jun 2019 by RodDeb
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Apr 2019 by RodDeb

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  • 23 Oct 2017 12:02 PM Recorded on
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