Phragmites australis

Common Reed at Fyshwick, ACT

Phragmites australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023
Phragmites australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023
Phragmites australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023
Phragmites australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Phragmites australis 9 Apr 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Phragmites australis 9 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Phragmites australis 9 Apr 2023 MatthewFrawley

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Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by Jenny54
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 8 Jun 2024 by Untidy
Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 29 May 2024 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 May 2024 by RodDeb
Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 28 May 2024 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 10 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 10 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 22 Mar 2024 by Wildlifewarrior80
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Jerrabomberra Wetlands - 31 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by Christine
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 May 2023 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by JohnBundock
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2022 by DonTaylor
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 May 2022 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2022 by Miranda
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Feb 2022 by trevsci
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 May 2021 by roymcd
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 May 2021 by KL
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by SandraH
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by DPRees125
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by SandraH
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by Rixon
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Petrochelidon ariel (Fairy Martin) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by Christine
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by jbromilow50
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by jbromilow50
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by jbromilow50
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2020 by Tim L
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2020 by Tim L
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 May 2020 by RodDeb
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by Christine
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Bathypogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Dec 2019 by rawshorty
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by Christine
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Oct 2019 by Marthijn
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by Tim L
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by jbromilow50
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by jbromilow50
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by jbromilow50
Ephydridae sp. (family) (Shore Flies) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by Marthijn
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2019 by Marthijn
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Jun 2019 by jbromilow50
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by Christine
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 May 2019 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 May 2019 by TimL
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 May 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 May 2019 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by Mike
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Platalea regia (Royal Spoonbill) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Cladethosoma sp. (genus) (A millipede) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by Roger
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by Christine
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by HelenCross

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 8 Apr 2023 10:59 AM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Phragmites australis Scientific name
  • Common Reed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 928m Recorded at altitude
  • 104 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information

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