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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Resting in the sun soaking up energy so it is able to fly. Also blends in well with its surroundings
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Yellow Admiral (Vanessa itea)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Waiting there while blending in to absorb the suns warmth
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Backyard
Nest present - Yes
Behavior - Nest Building
How many? - one
Additional comments? - was mating and then flew into tree and started building nest
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Not near water
Nest present - No
Behavior - Calling
How many? - one or singular
Additional comments? - brightly coloured feathers
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Near a road
Nest present - No
Behavior - Courting or Mating
How many? - two
Additional comments? - colourful feathers
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Near a road
Nest present - No
Behavior - Courting or Mating
How many? - two/double
Additional comments? - stayed there for a while and lots of colours. Male was on top of the female
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - They are very clever because it was cold and they rested on a lower branch that was closer to the ground so it could stay warm.
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Made grunting noises when feeling threatened and had huge claws
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Cold outside so it was settling on a low branch to stay warm
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Very sharp claws to protect against predators and too stay on trees, big nose for good sense of smell,thick furry coat for warmth,big hears for hearing prey.
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - To make a noise it pointed head towards the sky
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Points head up to communicate or call
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Cuddling up in the cold and on a low branch so wind doesnt catch it
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - On a low branch so the cold wind won't catch
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Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Distinctive patterns on the shell
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Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Botanic Garden
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - one/single
Additional comments? - red beak with a little bit of white
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Urban
Nest present - No
Behavior - Nest Building
How many? - one / single
Additional comments? - red neck
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Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Botanic Garden
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - one/single
Additional comments? - flew up in a tree
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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Urban
Nest present - No
Behavior - Nest Building
How many? - two/couple/double
Additional comments? - yellow crest
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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Backyard
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - one/single
Additional comments? - staying still on the tree
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Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Urban
Nest present - No
Behavior - Resting
How many? - flock
Additional comments? - blue on wings with a variety of different coloured feathers
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Slimy orangy top
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Black-shouldered Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles ssp. novaehollandiae)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Urban
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - two/couple
Additional comments? - yellow all around beak
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Common Lichens (Class Lecanoromycetes)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Found on rock
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Typical Fairywrens (Genus Malurus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Botanic Garden
Nest present - No
Behavior - Nest Building
How many? - two
Additional comments? - blue tipped tail which means its not a fully grown male
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Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Parkland
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - three
Additional comments? - brown heads with spotted feathers
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Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Nature Reserve
Nest present - No
Behavior - Resting
How many? - flock
Additional comments? - resting on the ground
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Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Botanic Garden
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - flock
Additional comments? - pink inderbelly
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Black-shouldered Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles ssp. novaehollandiae)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Habitat - Near a natural water source
Nest present - No
Behavior - Feeding
How many? - two/couple
Additional comments? - yellow on beak
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Rock Fern (Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia)Observer
robin_banksDescription
Field Notes - Tiny leaves on a stalk
