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MatthewFrawley wrote:
1 May 2025
They look strange.
Anhinga novaehollandiae
MatthewFrawley wrote:
29 Apr 2025
Second and third images show Dusky Moorhen, the others show Australasian Swamphen.
Porphyrio melanotus
VanceLawrence wrote:
28 Apr 2025
Possibly some variety of Plover?
Anarhynchus ruficapillus
HelenCross wrote:
27 Apr 2025
Haven't seen many images of juveniles!
Anhinga novaehollandiae
MichaelBedingfield wrote:
24 Apr 2025
Hi DrDJDavidJ, thanks for your sighting. Can you please adjust the location which is given as amongst some buildings whereas it should be in the lake.
Cygnus atratus

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