Pardalotus punctatus
2 Spotted Pardalote at Lyneham, ACT
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| Pardalotus punctatus | natureguy | 28 Jul 2018 | |
| Pardalotus punctatus | YumiCallaway | 28 Jul 2018 | |
| Unverified | RobertD | 28 Jul 2018 |
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User's notes
Appears to be male & female pair digging a nest
3 comments
29 Jul 2018
Thank you :) Could they really be attempting to nest in this small-ish hanging pot approx 1.5m off the ground ?
30 Jul 2018
Proximity to the ground is generally not one of their concerns, but I wouldn't think that the pot is large enough and I think they prefer a side entrance.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.131642-35.250390
- Maps City Renewal Authority Area
- Places Lyneham, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 28 Jul 2018 11:50 AM Recorded on
- RobertD Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
Collections
- RobertD Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Pardalotus punctatus Small (Robin, Finch, Thornbill etc) Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Pardalotus punctatus Scientific name
- Spotted Pardalote Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1669.84m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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