Monday January 24th 2005
Numbers of Glossy Ibis using Fivebough Swamp reached 15,000 in late November 2004. This is the highest number at Fivebough since December 1995 when 20,000 were present. Just over 1,000 were still present January 22, 2005. The decline in numbers is consistent with their seasonal cycle, and normally they become absent during autumn.
Monday January 24th 2005
The swamp’s ephemeral wetland has dried considerably during January, and currently has around 30% cover of water. The permanent wetland areas contain adequate water. Grazing by cattle recommenced the first week of January in both Fivebough and Tuckerbil Swamps for this season.
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