Malurus cyaneus

Superb Fairywren at Paddys River, ACT

Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2021
Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2021
Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2021
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Malurus cyaneus 21 Jan 2021 Liam.m
Malurus cyaneus 20 Jan 2021 RodDeb

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added this as the female does not have the top part of her beak. The male stayed close to her as long as we watched. Not sure how she is able to catch bugs but other than that she looked okay. count for these 2 only not others seen

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Argynnina cyrila (Forest brown, Cyril's brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by RodDeb
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Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Oct 2017 by RodDeb
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Sep 2017 by RodDeb
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Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jul 2017 by RodDeb
Cortinarius archeri s.l. (Emperor Cortinar) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Apr 2017 by RodDeb
Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Synlestes weyersii (Bronze Needle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
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Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2017 by Qwerty
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2017 by RodDeb
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2017 by RodDeb
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Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Oct 2016 by David
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Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Mar 2016 by JohnBundock
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Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2016 by ArcherCallaway
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Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Bidgee Widgee) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681
Lepiota s.l. at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Apr 2014 by galah681
Lepiota s.l. at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Apr 2014 by galah681
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Oct 2013 by galah681
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Dec 2012 by galah681
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2012 by HarveyPerkins
Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2011 by Christine
Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Oct 2011 by galah681
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 May 2011 by galah681
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Dec 2009 by galah681
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jul 2009 by KMcCue
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Nov 2006 by galah681

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