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Black-shouldered Kite at Fyshwick, ACT

Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2020
Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2020
Elanus axillaris at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2020
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Elanus axillaris 20 May 2020 Illilanga
Elanus axillaris 20 May 2020 TimL

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(class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by SandraH Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by DPRees125 Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by SandraH Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Lemna disperma (Common Duck-weed) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by Rixon Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Ct1000 Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Emydura macquarii (Macquarie Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by davidcunninghamwildlife Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by Chris Appleton Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by Christine Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by jbromilow50 Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by RodDeb Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by RodDeb Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by jbromilow50 Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by Christine Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JohnBundock Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by Roger Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2020 by Tim L Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by Christine Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by jbromilow50 Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by roymcd Schizobothrus flavovittatus (Disappearing Grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jan 2020 by Christine Bathypogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Dec 2019 by rawshorty Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by Christine Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by roymcd
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 May 2023 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Christine
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Christine
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Miranda
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by JohnBundock
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 May 2021 by roymcd
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 May 2021 by KL
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by SandraH
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by DPRees125
Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by SandraH
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Lemna disperma (Common Duck-weed) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by Rixon
Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by Ct1000
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Emydura macquarii (Macquarie Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by Chris Appleton
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by Christine
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by jbromilow50
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by jbromilow50
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by Christine
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jul 2020 by JohnBundock
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by Roger
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2020 by Tim L
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by jbromilow50
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2020 by roymcd
Schizobothrus flavovittatus (Disappearing Grasshopper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jan 2020 by Christine
Bathypogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by Christine
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by roymcd

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Species information

  • Elanus axillaris Scientific name
  • Black-shouldered Kite Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 17 May 2020 11:40 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
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