Merops ornatus

1 Rainbow Bee-eater at Tennent, ACT

Merops ornatus at Tennent, ACT - 2 Feb 2021
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Merops ornatus 2 Feb 2021 Liam.m
Merops ornatus 2 Feb 2021 JohnBundock

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Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Tharwa, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by RodDeb
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Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Feb 2024 by JohnBundock
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Feb 2024 by JohnBundock
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 16 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 18 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 8 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Stylogeocoris elongatus (A big-eyed bug) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 8 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 8 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Conium maculatum (Hemlock) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Booth, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Booth, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by JohnBundock
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Booth, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Booth, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Booth, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Booth, ACT - 9 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Booth, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Booth, ACT - 2 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Tennent, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Tennent, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Tennent, ACT - 11 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Tennent, ACT - 13 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by rawshorty
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Tennent, ACT - 16 May 2023 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Tennent, ACT - 16 May 2023 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Tennent, ACT - 16 May 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Tennent, ACT - 16 May 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Tennent, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Tennent, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tennent, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Jul 2022 by Ct1000
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Tennent, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Nososticta solida (Orange Threadtail) at Tennent, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Viola arvensis (Heartsease, Field Pansy) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Tennent, ACT - 31 May 2021 by rawshorty
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Tennent, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Tennent, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by Christine
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Tennent, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Fumaria muralis subsp. muralis (Wall Fumitory) at Tennent, ACT - 30 Jun 2020 by JohnBundock
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Tennent, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Tennent, ACT - 17 May 2020 by michaelb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Tennent, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Tennent, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Feb 2020 by JimL
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Prodiaphania sp. (genus) (A Tachinid fly) at Tennent, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by michaelb
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Tennent, ACT - 15 Dec 2019 by michaelb
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Tennent, ACT - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Ephutomorpha sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or Velvet ant) at Tennent, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by GraemeM
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Tennent, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by MissAdventureOZ
Scoliacma bicolora (Red Footman) at Tennent, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by Liam.m
Comptosia stria (A bee fly) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Tharwa, ACT - 4 Jul 2018 by michaelb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 May 2018 by JohnBundock
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Tharwa, ACT - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jun 2017 by JohnBundock
Coptocercus aberrans (Aberrans longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Notius depressus (Shield bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Acanthonevroides jarvisi (A fruit fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green nail beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb

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