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Anax papuensis

Australian Emperor at Fyshwick, ACT

Anax papuensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020
Anax papuensis at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020
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Anax papuensis 26 Oct 2020 HarveyPerkins
Anax papuensis 25 Oct 2020 RodDeb

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appears to have something on it's foot probably a bit of feather

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Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by Harrisi Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by Harrisi Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by RodDeb Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 May 2023 by RodDeb Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by JimL Crabronidae (family) (Sand wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by patrickcox Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by Kenp12 Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by TomW Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by Christine Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by rawshorty Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KorinneM Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by WildReverence Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TomW Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by RodDeb Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2022 by rawshorty Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by rawshorty Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Mike Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by RodDeb Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by Christine Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 May 2022 by Harrisi Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 May 2022 by Harrisi Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Christine Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Christine Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Chlorophyllum sp. at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Christine
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by AlisonMilton
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 May 2023 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by JimL
Crabronidae (family) (Sand wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by Kenp12
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by TomW
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by Christine
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by rawshorty
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by WildReverence
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by TomW
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2022 by rawshorty
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by rawshorty
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Mike
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by Christine
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 May 2022 by Harrisi
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 May 2022 by Harrisi
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Christine
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by Christine
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Chlorophyllum sp. at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Christine

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Species information

  • Anax papuensis Scientific name
  • Australian Emperor Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 23 Oct 2020 11:28 AM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 50mm or larger Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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