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Hi. I'm Michael Bedingfield. I've been exploring the natural areas around southern Tuggeranong since I moved here in 1992. I became interested in the local native plants when seeing the rich native floral diversity. Since then I've drawn many of them, joining Friends of Grasslands to share this interest. Later I began to document and photograph these plants, on Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve, the lower slopes of Mount Rob Roy Range, and the Murrumbidgee River Corridor. I also began photographing and drawing the local animals as well, large and small. Earlier in my life I had worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst in the Public Service. Then in 2014, Aaron Clausen and Michael Mulvaney asked me to help them in developing and administering the Canberra Nature Map website and the NatureMapr network. It has been a very rewarding experience.

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Vombatus ursinus (Bare-nosed Wombat) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by michaelb Oxycanus antipoda (Late Oxycanus) at Bonython, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Banks, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Gordon, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by michaelb Correa glabra (Rock Correa) at Gordon, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by michaelb Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by michaelb Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Apr 2023 by michaelb Chloris virgata (Feathertop Rhodes Grass) at Conder, ACT - 12 Apr 2023 by michaelb Cotoneaster pannosus (Cotoneaster) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by michaelb Pyracantha angustifolia (Firethorn, Orange Firethorn) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by michaelb Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by michaelb Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by michaelb Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb Persicaria hydropiper (Water Pepper) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Conder, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by michaelb Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb Typha orientalis (Broad-leaved Cumbumgi) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Gordon, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by michaelb Eragrostis parviflora (Weeping Love Grass) at Greenway, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by michaelb Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by michaelb Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by michaelb Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine ) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by michaelb Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by michaelb Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Greenway, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by michaelb Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Greenway, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by michaelb Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by michaelb Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Conder, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Greenway, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by michaelb Papyrius sp. (genus) (A Coconut Ant) at Greenway, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by michaelb Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by michaelb Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by michaelb Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Conder, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by michaelb Eristalis sp. (genus) (A drone fly) at Conder, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by michaelb Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Conder, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by michaelb Austrostipa setacea (Corkscrew grass) at Throsby, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by michaelb Austrostipa setacea (Corkscrew grass) at Throsby, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by michaelb Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gordon, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by michaelb Brunonia australis (Blue Pincushion) at Bowning, NSW - 11 Dec 2022 by michaelb Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Gordon, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by michaelb Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Bonython, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by michaelb Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by michaelb Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Microtis unifolia (Common Onion Orchid) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Conder, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by michaelb Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Microtis parviflora (Slender Onion Orchid) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by michaelb Cyperus concinnus (Trim Flat-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by michaelb Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Bonython, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by michaelb Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Gordon, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by michaelb Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Eucalyptus gregsoniana (Wolgan Snow Gum) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Trifolium arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Conder, ACT - 11 Nov 2022 by michaelb Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb Taraxacum sp. (Dandelion) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Conder, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by michaelb Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Conder, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Vombatus ursinus (Bare-nosed Wombat) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by michaelb
Oxycanus antipoda (Late Oxycanus) at Bonython, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Banks, ACT - 25 May 2023 by michaelb
Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Gordon, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Correa glabra (Rock Correa) at Gordon, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Chloris virgata (Feathertop Rhodes Grass) at Conder, ACT - 12 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Cotoneaster pannosus (Cotoneaster) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Pyracantha angustifolia (Firethorn, Orange Firethorn) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Persicaria hydropiper (Water Pepper) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Conder, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Typha orientalis (Broad-leaved Cumbumgi) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Bonython, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by michaelb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Gordon, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Eragrostis parviflora (Weeping Love Grass) at Greenway, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bonython, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Anredera cordifolia (Madeira Vine ) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Greenway, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Greenway, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Conder, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Greenway, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Papyrius sp. (genus) (A Coconut Ant) at Greenway, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Conder, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Eristalis sp. (genus) (A drone fly) at Conder, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by michaelb
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Conder, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Austrostipa setacea (Corkscrew grass) at Throsby, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Austrostipa setacea (Corkscrew grass) at Throsby, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gordon, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Brunonia australis (Blue Pincushion) at Bowning, NSW - 11 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Gordon, ACT - 8 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Bonython, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Microtis unifolia (Common Onion Orchid) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Conder, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by michaelb
Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Conder, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Microtis parviflora (Slender Onion Orchid) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Macgregor, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Cyperus concinnus (Trim Flat-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Bonython, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta (Common Evening Primrose) at Gordon, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Eucalyptus gregsoniana (Wolgan Snow Gum) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Trifolium arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Trifolium angustifolium (Narrowleaf Clover) at Gordon, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Conder, ACT - 11 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Gordon, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Taraxacum sp. (Dandelion) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Conder, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Conder, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by michaelb
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Conder, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by michaelb

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