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Crimson Rosella at Gigerline Nature Reserve

Platycercus elegans at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Sep 2014
Platycercus elegans at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Sep 2014
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Platycercus elegans 20 Sep 2018 michaelb

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Common along the Murrumbidgee River at Tharwa Sandwash.

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Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Elseyornis melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Danaus plexippus (Monarch/Wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 23 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Solanum chenopodioides (Whitetip Nightshade) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 14 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock Pseudopenthes fenestrata (Window-winged bee fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Melanodryas cucullata (Hooded Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2020 by Liam.m Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 3 Oct 2019 by Marthijn Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Jan 2019 by MissAdventureOZ Scoliacma bicolora (Red Footman Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 25 Nov 2018 by Liam.m Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 31 Oct 2018 by KumikoCallaway Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Carduus tenuiflorus (Winged Slender Thistle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Macropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 May 2018 by JohnBundock Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Mar 2017 by RodDeb Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Jan 2017 by michaelb Psaltoda moerens (Redeye Cicada) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Jan 2017 by michaelb Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green Nail Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2016 by michaelb Acacia rubida (Red-leaved Wattle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Eriophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Anoplognathus chloropyrus (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 11 Jan 2016 by michaelb Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Feb 2014 by michaelb Coryphistes ruricola (Bark grasshopper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by HarveyPerkins Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by HarveyPerkins Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2010 by michaelb Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Mar 2007 by michaelb Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Jan 2007 by michaelb Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Mar 2005 by michaelb Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2005 by michaelb Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Mar 2004 by michaelb
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Elseyornis melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Danaus plexippus (Monarch/Wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 23 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Solanum chenopodioides (Whitetip Nightshade) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 14 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Pseudopenthes fenestrata (Window-winged bee fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Melanodryas cucullata (Hooded Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2020 by Liam.m
Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 3 Oct 2019 by Marthijn
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Jan 2019 by MissAdventureOZ
Scoliacma bicolora (Red Footman Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 25 Nov 2018 by Liam.m
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 31 Oct 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Carduus tenuiflorus (Winged Slender Thistle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Macropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 May 2018 by JohnBundock
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Mar 2017 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye Cicada) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green Nail Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Acacia rubida (Red-leaved Wattle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Eriophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Anoplognathus chloropyrus (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 11 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark grasshopper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by HarveyPerkins
Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Nov 2010 by HarveyPerkins
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2010 by michaelb
Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Mar 2007 by michaelb
Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Jan 2007 by michaelb
Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Mar 2005 by michaelb
Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2005 by michaelb
Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Mar 2004 by michaelb

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Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Sep 2014 04:19 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by
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