Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust

Black swans

Monday July 31st 2006

Twenty eight nests of Black Swans were recorded at Tuckerbil today, and is the first Black Swan breeding attempt in the wetland since July 1997. Many Brolgas are still present, with birds moving back and forth from surrounding farmlands to Tuckerbil. With reasonable rain during July the extent of water in Tuckerbil has increased slightly.

Brolgas at Fivebough

Tuesday July 25th 2006

Following the environmental watering of Tuckerbil in late May-early June Black Swans have now commenced breeding. Large numbers of Brolgas (60+) are present at Tuckerbil, with a small number still at Fivebough. There have been no arrivals to date. Condition of habitats for northern migrants are very good in both Fivebough and Tuckerbil. Clamorous Reed-warbler and Little Grassbirds have commenced singing. De-stocking of the wetlands for 2006 will be completed by July 28. of northern migratory waders, or others eg Glossy Ibis, Whiskered Tern observed in the wetlands.