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Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

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Jennybach wrote:
7 May 2025
Thank you John. It was easy to take shots because it sat on that log for a long time, stretching and who knows, maybe enjoying the warm, still afternoon. Although probably looking for fish.
Microcarbo melanoleucos
johnpugh wrote:
7 May 2025
Jenny, Thanks, some good photos of a few of our many water birds around the two Jarramlee Park Ponds. Better than I can get with my old phone! John Pugh
Microcarbo melanoleucos
jb2602 wrote:
7 May 2025
Adult female
Anhinga novaehollandiae
MatthewFrawley wrote:
1 May 2025
They look strange.
Anhinga novaehollandiae
HelenCross wrote:
27 Apr 2025
Haven't seen many images of juveniles!
Anhinga novaehollandiae

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