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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Nearby sightings

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Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Christine
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Prodiaphania sp. (genus) (A Tachinid fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudabispa bicolor (A potter wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by JohnBundock
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by RyuCallaway
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by ArcherCallaway
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Tharwa, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Tharwa, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Tharwa, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Namadgi National Park - 24 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Hepialidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Acacia sp. (A Wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Tharwa, ACT - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Peakesia hospita (Common Peakesia Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by JohnBundock
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 May 2017 by JohnBundock
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Charadrius melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Typha domingensis (Bullrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Tennent, ACT - 10 Feb 2017 by JohnBundock
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2016 by JohnBundock
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2016 by JohnBundock
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2016 by roymcd

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