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Featured sightings

Tachyspiza cirrocephala (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Eugowra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Trigonodes hyppasia (Triangle Owlet) at Bogan Gate, NSW - 11 Oct 2024 by Wolfdogg

Caladenia whiteheadii by AnneG1

Pheladenia deformis (Blue Fairies) at Cowra, NSW - 30 Aug 2024 by RobG1

Keyacris sp. (genus) (Matchstick grasshopper) at Cowra, NSW - 29 Aug 2024 by AnneG1

Dampiera lanceolata (Lance-leaf Dampiera) at Bumbaldry, NSW - 30 Aug 2024 by AnneG1

Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) at Newnes Plateau, NSW - 1 Nov 2023 by EmmBee

Underwoodisaurus milii (Barking Gecko, Thick-tailed Gecko) at Cowra, NSW - 7 Jun 2023 by brunonia

Latest sightings

Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Apr 2025 by TwoRivers

Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Ballyroe, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by TwoRivers

Chrysococcyx basalis (Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo) at Ballyroe, NSW - 7 Nov 2023 by TwoRivers

Phanerochaete/Rhizochaete at Baradine, NSW - 30 May 2025 by Teresa

Pisolithus sp. (Pisolithus) at Baradine, NSW - 30 May 2025 by Teresa

Agarics gilled fungi at Baradine, NSW - 30 May 2025 by Teresa

Pluteus sp. at Baradine, NSW - 30 May 2025 by Teresa

Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Orange, NSW - 6 Jun 2025 by Teresa

Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Orange, NSW - 6 Jun 2025 by Teresa

Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Orange, NSW - 6 Jun 2025 by Teresa

Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Ballyroe, NSW - 31 Mar 2024 by TwoRivers

Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Ballyroe, NSW - 12 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Maclura pomifera (Osage Orange) at Forbes, NSW - 8 Jun 2025 by RWPurdie

Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by TwoRivers

Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 4 May 2023 by TwoRivers

Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 21 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Apr 2018 by TwoRivers

Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Mar 2022 by TwoRivers

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Ballyroe, NSW - 25 Apr 2020 by TwoRivers

Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Ballyroe, NSW - 30 Oct 2021 by TwoRivers

Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by TwoRivers

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Ballyroe, NSW - 24 Apr 2020 by TwoRivers

Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Ballyroe, NSW - 15 Jan 2019 by TwoRivers

Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Nov 2019 by TwoRivers

Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Ballyroe, NSW - 31 Dec 2017 by TwoRivers

Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Ballyroe, NSW - 30 Mar 2024 by TwoRivers

Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Ballyroe, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by TwoRivers

Cinclosoma punctatum (Spotted Quail-thrush) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by TwoRivers

Pterostylis sp. at Warrumbungle, NSW - 2 Jun 2025 by Clarel

Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Ballyroe, NSW - 3 Sep 2019 by TwoRivers

Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Ballyroe, NSW - 13 Jul 2024 by TwoRivers

Manorina melanophrys (Bell Miner) at Ganbenang, NSW - 31 May 2025 by MandyandScott

Cinclosoma punctatum (Spotted Quail-thrush) at Jenolan, NSW - 31 May 2025 by MandyandScott

Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Ballyroe, NSW - 12 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Microeca fascinans (Jacky Winter) at Ballyroe, NSW - 15 Jan 2020 by TwoRivers

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Ballyroe, NSW - 7 May 2019 by TwoRivers

Sminthopsis murina (Common Dunnart) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Apr 2019 by TwoRivers

Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Jan 2019 by TwoRivers

Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Ballyroe, NSW - 15 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Ballyroe, NSW - 30 Mar 2018 by TwoRivers

Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Ballyroe, NSW - 16 Nov 2018 by TwoRivers

Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) by TwoRivers

Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Feb 2023 by TwoRivers

Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Ballyroe, NSW - 29 Mar 2019 by TwoRivers

Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Petrochelidon nigricans (Tree Martin) at Ballyroe, NSW - 29 Dec 2020 by TwoRivers

Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Ballyroe, NSW - 16 Jan 2019 by TwoRivers

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Ballyroe, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by TwoRivers

Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Ballyroe, NSW - 29 Aug 2019 by TwoRivers

Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Ballyroe, NSW - 14 Oct 2018 by TwoRivers

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Ballyroe, NSW - 25 Feb 2017 by TwoRivers

Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Ballyroe, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by TwoRivers

Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Ballyroe, NSW - 27 Apr 2020 by TwoRivers

Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Ballyroe, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by TwoRivers

Stagonopleura guttata (Diamond Firetail) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Nyctophilus geoffroyi (Lesser Long-eared Bat) at Ballyroe, NSW - 26 Feb 2020 by TwoRivers

Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Ballyroe, NSW - 14 Nov 2019 by TwoRivers

Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Ballyroe, NSW - 12 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Ballyroe, NSW - 9 Jan 2019 by TwoRivers

Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Jun 2020 by TwoRivers

Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Ballyroe, NSW - 12 May 2020 by TwoRivers

Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Ballyroe, NSW - 13 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Ballyroe, NSW - 2 Apr 2024 by TwoRivers

Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Ballyroe, NSW - 30 Mar 2019 by TwoRivers

Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Canowindra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Tachyspiza cirrocephala (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Eugowra, NSW - 23 May 2025 by jb2602

Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Ballyroe, NSW - 1 Jan 2019 by TwoRivers

Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Ballyroe, NSW - 20 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Ballyroe, NSW - 6 Apr 2020 by TwoRivers

Limnodynastes dumerilii by TwoRivers

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Ballyroe, NSW - 31 Mar 2021 by TwoRivers

Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) at Ballyroe, NSW - 24 Nov 2020 by TwoRivers

Egernia striolata (Tree Skink) at Ballyroe, NSW - 27 Feb 2025 by TwoRivers

Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Lidster, NSW - 18 May 2025 by Jaxheretoo

Hemiergis talbingoensis davisi by TwoRivers

Emydura macquarii (Macquarie Turtle) at Ballyroe, NSW - 7 Dec 2020 by TwoRivers

Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Ballyroe, NSW - 7 Dec 2020 by TwoRivers

Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Ballyroe, NSW - 15 Nov 2024 by TwoRivers

Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) at Ballyroe, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by TwoRivers

Capra hircus (Goat, Feral Goat) at Grenfell, NSW - 20 Oct 1979 by MichaelBedingfield

Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Ballyroe, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by TwoRivers

Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Ballyroe, NSW - 17 Nov 2019 by TwoRivers

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Discussion

KimberiRP wrote:

14 Jun 2025

Passalidae, probably Pharochilus rugiceps.

Passalidae (family)

KimberiRP wrote:

14 Jun 2025

Pterohelaeus sp., but not P. piceus which is narrower in the body and does not have such prominently raised costae on the elytra. Possibly P. walkeri.

Pterohelaeus (genus)

KimberiRP wrote:

14 Jun 2025

'Kurrajong seed weevil', Tepperia sterculiae.

Tepperia sterculiae

KimberiRP wrote:

14 Jun 2025

Family Tenebrionidae, probably genus Cardiothorax.

Tenebrionidae (family)

KimberiRP wrote:

14 Jun 2025

Correct, Chalcopteroides.

Chalcopteroides sp. (genus)

Significant sightings

Recent activity

Melanodes anthracitaria at Ballyroe, NSW

Ninox boobook at Ballyroe, NSW

Ptilotula penicillata at Ballyroe, NSW

Turnix varius at Ballyroe, NSW

Petroica phoenicea at Ballyroe, NSW

Phanerochaete/Rhizochaete at Baradine, NSW

Melanodes anthracitaria at Ballyroe, NSW

Microeca fascinans at Ballyroe, NSW

Acanthiza reguloides at Ballyroe, NSW

Chrysococcyx basalis at Ballyroe, NSW

Species Richness Score (SRS)

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