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Egretta novaehollandiae

White-faced Heron at Bungowannah, NSW

Egretta novaehollandiae at Bungowannah, NSW - 10 May 2023
Egretta novaehollandiae at Bungowannah, NSW - 10 May 2023
Egretta novaehollandiae at Bungowannah, NSW - 10 May 2023
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Identification history

Egretta novaehollandiae 11 May 2023 Darcy

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User's notes

Pair of white faced herons, one was perched in a stag tree whilst the other foraged in the tall grass near the dam.

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Location information

Species information

  • Egretta novaehollandiae Scientific name
  • White-faced Heron Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 10 May 2023 10:31 AM Recorded on
  • Darcy Recorded by

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