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