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Petrochelidon nigricans

Tree Martin at Fyshwick, ACT

Petrochelidon nigricans at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jul 2021
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Petrochelidon nigricans 2 Aug 2021 natureguy
Petrochelidon nigricans 30 Jul 2021 RodDeb

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smaller and flying higher over land than the Welcome Swallows that were flying over the water

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Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2023 by RodDeb Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 May 2023 by RodDeb Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Crabronidae (family) (Sand wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by rawshorty Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Christine Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by TomW Pantydia (genus) (An Erebid moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by TomW Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by RodDeb Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by TomW Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by RodDeb Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jun 2022 by RodDeb Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by rawshorty Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 May 2022 by RodDeb Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 May 2022 by RodDeb Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Christine Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2022 by RodDeb Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by Bigfish69 Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Bigfish69 Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by TomW Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by rawshorty Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 by TomW Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by RodDeb Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by Christine Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by RodDeb Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by Harrisi Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by rawshorty Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by RodDeb Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by JohnBundock
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 May 2023 by RodDeb
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Crabronidae (family) (Sand wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by rawshorty
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Christine
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by TomW
Pantydia (genus) (An Erebid moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by TomW
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by TomW
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Christine
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by TomW
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by RodDeb
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 29 May 2022 by rawshorty
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 May 2022 by RodDeb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 May 2022 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by Bigfish69
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by Bigfish69
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by TomW
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Mar 2022 by rawshorty
Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 by TomW
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by Christine
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Ardea intermedia (Intermediate Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by RodDeb

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Species information

  • Petrochelidon nigricans Scientific name
  • Tree Martin Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 30 Jul 2021 01:10 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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