Malacorhynchus membranaceus

3 Pink-eared Duck at Fyshwick, ACT

Malacorhynchus membranaceus at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Nov 2019
Malacorhynchus membranaceus at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Nov 2019
Malacorhynchus membranaceus at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Malacorhynchus membranaceus 24 Nov 2019 natureguy
Malacorhynchus membranaceus 23 Nov 2019 RodDeb

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family of Pink-eared Ducks seen with 4 young, first time have seen these with youngsters.

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natureguy wrote:
   25 Nov 2019
I saw a family with young last Sunday (I presume these are the same ones).
   26 Nov 2019
Awww love pink-eared ducks and especially with ducklings :) So exciting!
RodDeb wrote:
   27 Nov 2019
it sure was :)
AlisonMilton wrote:
   27 Nov 2019
There are eight ducklings
RodDeb wrote:
   27 Nov 2019
even better, thanks Alison only saw 4 when we saw them, they disappeared quickly on the island and did not see them again.

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  • 46 Abundance
  • 22 Nov 2019 11:37 AM Recorded on
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