Water birds

Add a sighting Subscribe View significant View unidentified

Water birds

Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc)

Shorebirds

Other Waterbirds (Crakes, Grebes, Gulls and Terns)

Sea Birds

Featured sightings

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Jeremadra, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Esacus magnirostris (Beach Stone-curlew) at Tuross Head, NSW - 21 Sep 2024 by Brypanno

Thalassarche melanophris (Black-browed Albatross) at Undefined - 2 Sep 2017 by Leo

Thalassarche melanophris (Black-browed Albatross) at Undefined - 1 Jun 2024 by regeraghty

Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Moruya, NSW - 8 Dec 2023 by LisaH

Thalassarche cauta (Shy Albatross) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by davidcunninghamwildlife

Phalacrocorax fuscescens (Black-faced Cormorant) at Edrom, NSW - 30 Oct 2022 by Liam.m

Latest sightings

Anarhynchus ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) at South Durras, NSW - 18 Mar 2025 by Louisab

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Kiama Heights, NSW - 19 Mar 2025 by plants

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Ardea alba at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Burrill Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by Jennybach

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Ulladulla, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by Jennybach

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at North Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at North Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at North Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at North Narooma, NSW - 14 Mar 2025 by MB

Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bermagui, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Bermagui, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Egretta garzetta (Little Egret) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Wallaga Lake, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by MB

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Butorides striata (Striated Heron) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel) at Bermagui, NSW - 12 Mar 2025 by MB

Limosa lapponica (Bar-tailed Godwit) at Moruya Heads, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) at Mossy Point, NSW - 11 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel) at Tomakin, NSW - 11 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel) at Mossy Point, NSW - 11 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Charadrius rubricollis (Hooded Plover) at Green Cape, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by HelenCross

Thalasseus bergii (Crested Tern) at Green Cape, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by HelenCross

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Mogo, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Mogo, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Haematopus fuliginosus (Sooty Oystercatcher) at Ulladulla, NSW - 10 Mar 2025 by Clarel

Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Jeremadra, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Jeremadra, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Jeremadra, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Hydroprogne caspia (Caspian Tern) at Tomakin, NSW - 8 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Mossy Point, NSW - 19 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) at Gerroa, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by lbradley

Anarhynchus ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Anarhynchus ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Tuross Head, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Moruya, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Bournda, NSW - 9 Feb 2025 by Jennybach

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Hyams Beach, NSW - 23 Feb 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Limosa lapponica (Bar-tailed Godwit) at Potato Point, NSW - 21 Feb 2025 by jb2602

Moderators

Liam.m

Liam.m

natureguy

MatthewFrawley

MatthewFrawley

plants

Amata

Wildlifewarrior80

become a moderator

Announcements

New priority species lists in the ACT

16 Mar 2025

Hello NatureMaprs!Three new priority species lists of exotic freshwater and terrestrial invertebrates, and vertebrates in the ACT have been added to NatureMapr. Uploading records of these species to N...

Continue reading

NatureMapr now receives more records in NSW than ACT

NatureMapr Data Collector 6.2.1 update

Critical nature positive infrastructure update

IMPORTANT NatureMapr Data Collector 6.2.0 mobile app update

Discussion

AlisonMilton wrote:

22 Mar 2025

A loach

Microcarbo melanoleucos

jb2602 wrote:

14 Mar 2025

Adult breeding plumage, white thigh patch

Phalacrocorax carbo

jb2602 wrote:

14 Mar 2025

Curlew 1 of 3

Numenius madagascariensis

jb2602 wrote:

14 Mar 2025

Curlews 1 & 2 of 3

Numenius madagascariensis

LisaH wrote:

14 Mar 2025

Wow! Exciting finding, and stunning photos!

Numenius madagascariensis

Significant sightings

Recent activity

Anarhynchus ruficapillus at South Durras, NSW

Anarhynchus ruficapillus at South Durras, NSW

Anas superciliosa at Kiama Heights, NSW

Haematopus longirostris at Moruya Heads, NSW

Haematopus longirostris at Moruya Heads, NSW

Haematopus longirostris at Moruya Heads, NSW

Haematopus fuliginosus at Moruya Heads, NSW

Haematopus fuliginosus at Moruya Heads, NSW

Haematopus fuliginosus at Moruya Heads, NSW

Thalasseus bergii at Moruya Heads, NSW

Species Richness Score (SRS)

591

Top contributors

RodDeb 1.9K
AlisonMilton 1K
CharlesDove 931
MB 630
KylieWaldon 583
Darcy 458
MatthewFrawley 409
MichaelBedingfield 390
offshore 380
jb2602 343

Top moderators

Liam.m 3.9K
natureguy 1.6K
MatthewFrawley 1.5K
ArcherCallaway 995
CharlesDove 984
MichaelBedingfield 869
Darcy 554
offshore 458
plants 392
ChrisDavey 351

804,620 sightings of 21,814 species from 13,621 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.