Chelodina longicollis

Eastern Long-necked Turtle at Fadden, ACT

Chelodina longicollis at Fadden, ACT - 4 Sep 2016
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Identification history

Chelodina longicollis 10 Oct 2016 GeoffRobertson
Chelodina longicollis 10 Oct 2016 GeoffRobertson
Unidentified 9 Oct 2016 ArcherCallaway

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I was alerted to the fact that it had fishing line dangling from its mouth after I got home, however, the turtle was no longer there when I left the pond. It was just the size of my hand

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Nearby sightings

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Euphorbia oblongata (Egg-leaf Spurge) at Fadden, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Mike
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Fadden, ACT - 22 Aug 2024 by KumikoCallaway
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by Steve818
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fadden, ACT - 22 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fadden, ACT - 22 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fadden, ACT - 22 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Fadden, ACT - 22 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fadden, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by Steve_Bok
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fadden, ACT - 11 May 2021 by RodDeb
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by RobParnell
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fadden, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fadden, ACT - 17 Apr 2018 by RodDeb
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Fadden, ACT - 27 Feb 2018 by YumiCallaway
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Fadden, ACT - 13 Dec 2016 by Liam.m
Belenois java (Caper White) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Nov 2016 by RyuCallaway
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Fadden, ACT - 4 Nov 2016 by RyuCallaway
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fadden, ACT - 30 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Fadden, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Cardamine hirsuta (Common Bittercress, Hairy Woodcress) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Aug 2016 by RyuCallaway
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Fadden, ACT - 5 Aug 2016 by ArcherCallaway
Trametes sp. at Fadden, ACT - 2 Jul 2016 by RyuCallaway
Euryops chrysanthemoides (South African Bush Daisy) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Jul 2016 by ArcherCallaway
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Fadden, ACT - 20 May 2016 by RyuCallaway
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Apr 2016 by RyuCallaway
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Fadden, ACT - 11 Mar 2016 by RyuCallaway
Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Fadden, ACT - 26 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
Trifolium fragiferum (Strawberry Clover) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Feb 2016 by RyuCallaway
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
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (River Club-rush) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway
Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint) 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
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (River Club-rush) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Fadden, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) 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
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
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
Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Dec 2015 by RyuCallaway
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Fadden, ACT - 2 Nov 2015 by eCalaby
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) at Fadden, ACT - 16 Oct 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

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