Cracticus torquatus

1 Grey Butcherbird at Hughes, ACT

Cracticus torquatus at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2019
Cracticus torquatus at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2019
Cracticus torquatus at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Cracticus torquatus 29 Oct 2019 Illilanga
Cracticus torquatus 28 Oct 2019 JackyF

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These photos are all of the same juvenile butcher bird, but I also saw an adult and a third bird, either the other parent or another juvenile, higher in same tree. About 10m from this year's nest - parent had been swooping passers-by until last week.

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Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by JackyF
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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Sep 2019 by LisaH
Acacia podalyriifolia (Queensland Silver Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by LisaH
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Aug 2019 by JackyF
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 20 May 2019 by JackyF
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 18 May 2019 by LisaH
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Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2019 by JackyF
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zz bolete at Deakin, ACT - 25 Apr 2019 by JackyF
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by LisaH
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by JackyF
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Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by TomT
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Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by JackyF
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Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Rebreay
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by KL
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by KL
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by KL
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by KL
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2018 by JackyF
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 10 May 2018 by JackyF
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Feb 2018 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Jan 2018 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Dec 2017 by KL
Zornia dyctiocarpa var. dyctiocarpa (Zornia) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Dec 2017 by MichaelMulvaney
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by KL
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Oct 2017 by MichaelMulvaney

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  • 28 Oct 2019 04:21 PM Recorded on
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