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Egretta novaehollandiae

1 White-faced Heron at Noosaville, QLD

Egretta novaehollandiae at Noosaville, QLD - 16 May 2023
Egretta novaehollandiae at Noosaville, QLD - 16 May 2023
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Identification history

Egretta novaehollandiae 17 May 2023 michaelb
Egretta novaehollandiae 16 May 2023 Bwpearson

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White faced Heron, one of two that we are seeing across the river, this one flew up close enough for a photo

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Species information

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

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 16 May 2023 12:40 PM Recorded on
  • Bwpearson Recorded by

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