Egretta novaehollandiae

White-faced Heron at Watson, ACT

Egretta novaehollandiae at Watson, ACT - 25 Nov 2023
Egretta novaehollandiae at Watson, ACT - 25 Nov 2023
Egretta novaehollandiae at Watson, ACT - 25 Nov 2023
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Egretta novaehollandiae 27 Nov 2023 abread111
Egretta novaehollandiae 27 Nov 2023 MAX
Egretta novaehollandiae 27 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Ardea pacifica 27 Nov 2023 MAX

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2 herons, probably a pair, looking for bugs / small fish. Suburban pond location, North Watson. Also present in photos are Australian Wood Ducks, which are very common here (year round). The herons are more occasional visitors.

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  • 25 Nov 2023 04:46 PM Recorded on
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