Aythya australis

Hardhead at Lyneham, ACT

Aythya australis at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Sep 2024
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Aythya australis 22 Sep 2024 Liam.m
Aythya australis 22 Sep 2024 RobParnell

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Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Aug 2024 by trevorpreston
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Lyneham Wetland - 24 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Lolium perenne (Perennial Ryegrass) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by trevorpreston
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by trevorpreston
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by trevorpreston
Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by trevorpreston
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at LYW010: Lyneham Wetland - 7 Oct 2023 by FelicityN
Litoria verreauxii verreauxii (Whistling Tree-frog) at LYW010: Lyneham Wetland - 7 Oct 2023 by FelicityN
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at LYW010: Lyneham Wetland - 7 Oct 2023 by FelicityN
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Phacodes personatus (Longhorn beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Venture
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Lyneham, ACT - 5 Jun 2021 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Lyneham Wetland - 5 Jun 2021 by AlisonMilton
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham Wetland - 25 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Lyneham Wetland - 25 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (South African Daisy) at Lyneham Wetland - 23 Mar 2021 by Tapirlord
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Lyneham Wetland - 23 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Lyneham Wetland - 4 Mar 2021 by JaceWT
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Lyneham, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Lyneham Wetland - 3 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Lyneham Wetland - 24 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Lyneham, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Fumaria muralis subsp. muralis (Wall Fumitory) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Eleocharis sp. (Spike-rush) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Nothoscordum borbonicum (Onion Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Adoryphorus coulonii (Redheaded pasture cockchafer) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Lyneham Wetland - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Feb 2020 by tpreston
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (South African Daisy) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Lyneham Wetland - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham Wetland - 3 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Lyneham Wetland - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 15 Jul 2018 by AlisonMilton
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham Wetland - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Dec 2017 by sgrealy
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Lyneham Wetland - 9 Jun 2016 by RyuCallaway

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Sighting information

  • 6 Abundance
  • 20 Sep 2024 04:56 PM Recorded on
  • RobParnell Recorded by

Species information

  • Aythya australis Scientific name
  • Hardhead Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1062m Recorded at altitude
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
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