Circus approximans

Swamp Harrier at Fyshwick, ACT

Circus approximans at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Circus approximans at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Circus approximans at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Circus approximans at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Circus approximans at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
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Circus approximans 18 Mar 2020 Illilanga
Circus approximans 17 Mar 2020 RodDeb

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immature bird seen very much in the distance sorry for poor pics location is where pic taken from as hard to pinpoint where the bird was but could see the Parliament House flag

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Illilanga wrote:
   18 Mar 2020
ID confirmed based on colouration, size and shape of tail, upswept wing/"fingers" plus shape of wings (bulged rather than slender as for a Whistling Kite).

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Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JohnBundock
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by Christine
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by Christine
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JaneR
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by DPRees125
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Cydnidae sp. (family) (Burrower bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Aug 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Aug 2019 by TomT
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2019 by Christine
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2019 by roymcd
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by Mike
Cydnidae sp. (family) (Burrower bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by Christine
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Ranunculus sp. (Buttercup) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Ranunculus sp. (Buttercup) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Crassula helmsii (Swamp Stonecrop) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by Christine
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Ceraon sp. (genus) (2-horned tree hopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by YumiCallaway
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Erythrogonys cinctus (Red-kneed Dotterel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2018 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 May 2018 by AlisonMilton
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 May 2018 by RodDeb
Atriplex semibaccata (Creeping Saltbush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Apr 2018 by michaelb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Charadrius melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Erythrogonys cinctus (Red-kneed Dotterel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Feb 2018 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2018 by RodDeb
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2017 by Christine
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Dec 2017 by Christine
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by roymcd
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2017 by Alison Milton
Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Jul 2017 by roymcd
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jul 2017 by roymcd
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2017 by WarrenRowland
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Anthus australis (Australian Pipit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jun 2017 by YellowButton
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2016 by Mike
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2016 by roymcd
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2016 by roymcd
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jan 2016 by maconachie
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2015 by JoshMulvaney
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Tyto alba (Barn Owl) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Apr 2013 by SteveW
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Oct 2008 by HarveyPerkins
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 May 2005 by Harrisi

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