Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust

Friends of Fivebough

Wednesday September 19th 2007

The first meeting of the Friends of Fivebough was held August 31,and for further information about the Friends of Fivebough activities, interests, and becoming a member of the group contact the Trust.

The Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust as of September 1 has commenced year ten of its management of Fivebough Swamp.

Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands remain with water cover of 100% of their normal wetted area. Though current water levels at Fivebough are lower compared to the previous three years due to the very dry conditions.

The many Baillons Crake present this season at Fivebough, is the greatest number that has occurred during the time Trust has been managing the wetland. Other observations recorded, Australasian Bittern [3] and Wood Sandpiper [1] at Fivebough by Peter Ginnane September 7, and a Latham’s Snipe at Tuckerbil by Jarrod McPherson September 9.

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