Merops ornatus

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2 Rainbow Bee-eater at Denman Prospect, ACT

Merops ornatus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2024 12:13 PM

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Merops ornatus	MatthewFrawley	8 Oct 2024
Merops ornatus	CarbonAI	8 Oct 2024
Merops ornatus	angelb	8 Oct 2024

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Heard initially and eventually found, with most high up in a eucalypt. One flew across to an open branch allowing a clear photo. Last seen flying towards Uriarra Rd.

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HelenCross

8 Oct 2024

Great spotting Angela!

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Location information

Coordinates 149.007572 -35.298197
Maps Piney Ridge Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11)
Places Denman Prospect, ACT

Sighting information

6 Abundance
7 Oct 2024 12:13 PM Recorded on
angelb Recorded by

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angelb Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Merops ornatus Intermediate size Other Birds Birds

Species information

Merops ornatus Scientific name
Rainbow Bee-eater Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 800m Recorded at altitude

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Quality score 3 / 7

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