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Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

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Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

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johnpugh wrote:
20 Jul 2025
I have seen the larger Great Egret around Jarramlee Pond and along Ginninderra Creek at Jarramlee Park. Sightings are not common and their necks are longer than their body plus heads are more pointed and streamlined.
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Mike wrote:
19 Jul 2025
Photo 2 has a sunset glow.
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Mike wrote:
19 Jul 2025
The app gives only glossy ibis when searching for ibis (apart from all the Hibiscus). I can never remember the genus.
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KylieWaldon wrote:
25 Jun 2025
?immature Nankeen Night Heron :)
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Rixon wrote:
14 Jun 2025
Sorry Liam.m sometimes the pictures drop off when I'm setting location.
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