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1 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo at Hughes, ACT

Cacatua galerita at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020
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Cacatua galerita 25 Nov 2020 natureguy
Cacatua galerita 23 Nov 2020 JackyF

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Chewing bark, not nesting. Sorry I only had my phone with me.

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LisaH wrote:
   23 Nov 2020
Sneaky creatures!

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Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by LisaH Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH Geastrum tenuipes (An earthstar) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Hughes, ACT - 19 May 2022 by LisaH Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by kieranh Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by LisaH Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by KL Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Oct 2021 by LisaH Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by LisaH Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by JackyF Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by JackyF Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by JackyF Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by JackyF Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by JackyF Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by JackyF Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by JackyF Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by JackyF Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by JackyF Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by JackyF Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by JackyF Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by JackyF Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Nov 2020 by JackyF Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JackyF Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by AndrewZelnik Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by JackyF Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by BigDad Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JackyF Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by JackyF Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by JackyF Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by LisaH Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by JackyF Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by JackyF Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 14 May 2020 by JackyF Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020 by JackyF Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020 by JackyF Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Hughes, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JackyF Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Perenniporia ochroleuca at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by LisaH Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Apr 2020 by JackyF Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by LisaH Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF Pycnostictus sp. (genus) (A bandwing grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF Acaena sp. (A Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH
Geastrum tenuipes (An earthstar) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Hughes, ACT - 19 May 2022 by LisaH
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by kieranh
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Homalictus (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by LisaH
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by KL
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by AndrewZelnik
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by BigDad
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 14 May 2020 by JackyF
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 12 May 2020 by LisaH
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020 by JackyF
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 May 2020 by JackyF
Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Hughes, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Pycnostictus sp. (genus) (A bandwing grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Acaena sp. (A Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF

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Location information

Species information

  • Cacatua galerita Scientific name
  • Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 21 Nov 2020 11:51 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by
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