raptors on The Pinnacle Nature Reserve

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9 native species of birds of prey (raptors) local to the area have been observed on the Pinnacle Nature Reserve.

All photos were taken on the Reserve by Alison Milton

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Black-shouldered Kite		Australian Hobby Australian Hobby Occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Black-shouldered Kite Rare or uncommon species** Black-shouldered Kite Rare or uncommon species. Occasional visitor. Has nested in the reserve in the past. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Brown Goshawk Brown Goshawk Regular visitor. Breeds in the vicinity. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Collared Sparrowhawk Collared Sparrowhawk Frequent visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Little Eagle Vulnerable species*** Little Eagle Occasional visitor. Listed as vulnerable in the ACT. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Nankeen Kestrel Nankeen Kestrel Frequent visitor. Perhaps resident in farmland southwest of the reserve. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Peregrine Falcon Rare or uncommon species** Peregrine Falcon Rare or uncommon species. Occasional visitor. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Wedge-tailed Eagle Wedge-tailed Eagle Often seen cruising overhead, over the Molonglo valley or perched along the reserve's southwest border. more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group
		Whistling Kite Whistling Kite Very occasional visitor more: from Canberra Ornathologists Group

Little Eagle

Nankeen Kestrel

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