Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Forde, ACT

Orthetrum caledonicum at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019
Orthetrum caledonicum at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019
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Orthetrum caledonicum 23 Feb 2019 roymcd
Orthetrum caledonicum 23 Feb 2019 AlisonMilton

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Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Gungahlin, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by KorinneM
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Forde, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by JimL
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Forde, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Forde, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Forde, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by KMcCue
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Forde, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Perala viridis (Spring buzzer) at Forde, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Ottelia ovalifolia (Swamp Lily) at Jacka, ACT - 5 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Forde, ACT - 7 May 2021 by Dominique
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by tpreston
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Jacka, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Forde, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by Jenny54
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Forde, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by trevsci
Dolophones turrigera (Turret spider) at Forde, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by Kurt
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by Kurt
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by abread111
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Jacka, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Amaroo, ACT - 12 May 2020 by tpreston
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Forde, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by annamacdonald
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Forde, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JimL
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Bettongia gaimardi (Southern Bettong) at Forde, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by Cricket
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Forde, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Elatine gratioloides (Waterwort) at Forde, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by RWPurdie
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Amaroo, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Saldidae sp. (family) (Unidentified shore bug) at Amaroo, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Abispa ephippium (Potter wasp, Mason wasp) at Amaroo, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Amaroo, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gratiola pumilo (A Brooklime) at Forde, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RWPurdie
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2019 by JohnBundock
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Amaroo, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by GlennMcMellon
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Forde, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Amaroo, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Forde, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Amaroo, ACT - 9 Nov 2018 by GlennMcMellon
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Amaroo, ACT - 3 Nov 2018 by GlennMcMellon
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 1 Oct 2018 by natureguy
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Forde, ACT - 17 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Forde, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by SWishart
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at Forde, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by SWishart
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Forde, ACT - 17 Jul 2018 by Mothy
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Forde, ACT - 5 Jul 2018 by CedricBear
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Forde, ACT - 8 Oct 2017 by JasonC
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Forde, ACT - 8 Mar 2017 by CedricBear
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Forde, ACT - 15 Nov 2016 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Forde, ACT - 15 Nov 2016 by JohnBundock

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  • 22 Feb 2019 12:21 PM Recorded on
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