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

Glossopsitta concinna (Musk Lorikeet) at Coolah, NSW - 25 Nov 2022 by RobG1

Petroica goodenovii (Red-capped Robin) at Murga, NSW - 18 May 2022 by Paul4K

Struthidea cinerea (Apostlebird) at Yarragal, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by Darcy

Malurus assimilis (Purple-backed Fairywren) at Burcher, NSW - 3 Oct 2011 by Harrisi

Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Grenfell, NSW - 29 Dec 2012 by Harrisi

Erythrogonys cinctus (Red-kneed Dotterel) at Lake Cargelligo, NSW - 18 Sep 2009 by Harrisi

Porzana fluminea (Australian Spotted Crake) at Lake Cargelligo, NSW - 18 Sep 2009 by Harrisi

Latest sightings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MB wrote:

Yesterday

@Liam.m done!

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

Liam.m wrote:

Yesterday

Hi MB, thanks for your sighting. It looks like your sighting contains multiple species. To help us verify each species, please submit each species as a separate sighting or specify which species you would like verified. The first photo is a Hoary head.

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

HelenCross wrote:

Yesterday

The things you see when you've only got your phone!

Polytelis swainsonii

HelenCross wrote:

Yesterday

They love those White Cedar berries!

Oriolus sagittatus

timharmony wrote:

Yesterday

Not sure why this has two identifications?

Meliphaga lewinii

Significant sightings

Recent activity

Ninox boobook at Ballyroe, NSW

Ptilotula penicillata at Ballyroe, NSW

Turnix varius at Ballyroe, NSW

Petroica phoenicea at Ballyroe, NSW

Microeca fascinans at Ballyroe, NSW

Acanthiza reguloides at Ballyroe, NSW

Chrysococcyx basalis at Ballyroe, NSW

Melithreptus brevirostris at Ballyroe, NSW

Pardalotus striatus at Ballyroe, NSW

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa at Ballyroe, NSW

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