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Spring Creek Wetland, Kiama

-34.66100 , 150.84769

Australia

Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. The site contains remnants of coastal rainforest and the Kiama Municipal Council has planted rainforest plants to encourage regeneration of the forest. 

Water birds include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel. Over 140 species have been recorded, with as many as 50 observed on a single visit.

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Site name was changed by Stephen Matthews into "Spring Creek Wetland, Kiama" (2021-08-26 14:04:54 )

Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : -34.6610/150.8477 (2021-08-26 05:02:31 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Spring Creek Bird Hide" (2021-08-26 05:02:31 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:38:52
Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. The site contains remnants of coastal rainforest and the Kiama Municpal Municipal Council has planted rainforest plants to encourage regeneration of the forest.  Water birds include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel. Over 140 species have been recorded, with as many as 50 observed on a single visit.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:24:44
Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded, with as many as 50 observed on a single visit. The site contains remnants of coastal rainforest and the Kiama Municpal Council has planted rainforest plants to encourage regeneration of the forest.  Water birds include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel. Over 140 species have been recorded, with as many as 50 observed on a single visit.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:09:16
Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded, with as many as 50 on  observed on a single visit. Waterfowl Water birds include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 14:05:24
Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. recorded, with as many as 50 on  single visit. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:11:22
Spring Creek is a small but species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:04:37
A Spring Creek is a species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:04:15
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, pelicans, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and Brown Goshawks as well as Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:55:50
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include black-shouldered kiite, grey Black-shouldered Kite, Grey and brown goshawks Brown Goshawks as well as swamp harrier.Swamp Harrier and Nankeen Kestrel.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:11:49
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waterfowl include those typical of the South Coast of New South Wales: four species of cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, spoonbills. spoonbills, herons and egrets. Several species each of honeyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include black-shouldered kiite, grey and brown goshawks as well as swamp harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:11:22
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waerowl kncuded Waterfowl include those typical of the usual South Coast of New SIyjth WAls: South Wales: four speiice species of cormoatn, dcuks andgrebes, dateres, cormorant, ducks and grebes, darters, spoonbills. herons and egrets. egrets. Several species eahc each of honeyaers. piegoesm, partos cuckco. Raptirs indued kiteshoneyeaters, pigeons, cuckoos and thornbills are seen regularly. Raptors include black-shouldered kiite, grey and brown goshawks as well as swamp harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 05:50:15
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded. Waerowl kncuded the usual South Coast of New SIyjth WAls: four speiice of cormoatn, dcuks andgrebes, dateres, spoonbills. herons and egrets. Several species eahc of honeyaers. piegoesm, partos cuckco. Raptirs indued kites
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 05:28:42
A species-rich wetland including marshland, a creek and a lagoon. Over 140 species have been recorded.

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea)
Hardhead (Aythya australis)
White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela)
Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus)
Pacific Koel (Eudynamys orientalis)
Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae)
Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia)
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris)
Gray Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae)
Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus)
Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris)
Australian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus australis)

Australian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus australis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-10-10 06:44:40)

Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-05-11 10:24:13)

Channel-billed Cuckoo (Scythrops novaehollandiae) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:24:11)

Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:23:56)

Gray Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:23:22)

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:15:29)

Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:14:36)

Hardhead (Aythya australis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:14:02)

White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:12:41)

Green Catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:12:03)

Pacific Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:11:49)

Topknot Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 05:11:16)

A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors.

As the area is quite small, a worthwhile visit can be completed in an hour, though birders will probably want to spend at least an hour and a half there.

Although the Bird Hide itself may be the destination, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red Wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green Catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Apart from water birds, Australian Reed Warbler may be seen from the hide in spring and summer.

In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February).

Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-10-10 06:45
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. As the area is quite small, a worthwhile visit can be completed in an hour, though birders will probably want to spend at least an hour and a half there. Although the Bird Hide itself may be the destination, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red Wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green Catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Apart from water birds, Australian Reed Warbler may be seen from the hide. hide in spring and summer. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-01 12:47
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. As the area is quite small, a worthwhile visit can be completed in an hour, though birders will probably want to spend at least an hour and a half there. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on may be the map, destination, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red Wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green Catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Apart from water birds, Australian Reed Warbler may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-16 09:18
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. As the area is quite small, a worthwhile visit can be completed in an hour, though birders will probably want to spend at least an hour and a half there. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red wattlebirds, Wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green catbird Catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Apart from water birds, Australian Reed Warbler may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 12:25
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. As the area is quite small, a worthwhile visit can be completed in an hour, though birders will probably want to spend at least an hour and a half there. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Apart from water birds, Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 12:21
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since morning when birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may encounter Lewin's and other honeyeaters, Little and Red wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-30 09:52
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as encounter Lewin's honeyeater, and other honeyeaters, Little and Red wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamphens and herons in the creek. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:28
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones, as well as swamplhens swamphens and herons in the creek. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:28
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones.gerygones, as well as swamplhens and herons in the creek. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:27
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. Little Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola and Satin Bowerbird might be seen here. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:21
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails are may be seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:13
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is featured on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails are seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:50
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. creek. Australian Reed Warbler and occasionally rails are seen from the hide. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:45
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard along the creek. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:17
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. heard along the creek. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:16
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and various thornbills.thornbills and gerygones. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:10
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and various thornbills. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:09
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and various thornbills. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the fig trees are fruiting. fruiting (around February). Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:30
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen early in the early morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigeons, and various thornbills. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. in In addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the trees are fruiting. Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:29
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen in the early morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyter, honeyeater, wattlebirds, parrots, pigsns, wattlebids pigeons, and thornbils.various thornbills. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. in addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the trees are fruiting. Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:04
A good range of species is present throughout the year. More species will be seen in the early morning, since birds are more active and there are fewer visitors. Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyter, parrots, pigsns, wattlebids and thornbils. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard. in addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the trees are fruiting. Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:01
Althug Although the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as Lewin's honeyter, parrots, pigsns, wattlebids and thornbils. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard.heard. in addition to the path leading to the hide, another path leads around the north bank of the creek to the Cemetery, which is good for Pacific Koel, Topknot Pigeon and Australian Figbird when the trees are fruiting. Also rewarding is the open area south of the path leading to the hide. To see more species one can walk to the hide via this grassy area and return along the path through the bush (marked on the map), or vice versa.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:16
Althug the Bird Hide itself that is on the map, the whole wetland area is rewarding. On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as LEwin's Lewin's honeyter, wqtlebids parrots, pigsns, wattlebids and thronbils. thornbils. Green catbird may be seen and/or its cat-like call heard.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 05:26
On the way to the hide one may see honeyeaters such as LEwin's honeyter, wqtlebids and thronbils. Green catbird may be seen and/or heard.

From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek.

By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong or north from Nowra, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk to the wetland via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street.

By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. From the southbound Princes Highway, turn off onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 12:20
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong or north from Nowra, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk to the wetland via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off From the southbound Princes Highway Highway, turn off onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 09:52
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong (or or north from Nowra), Nowra, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk to the wetland via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-30 09:56
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, Wollongong (or north from Nowra), alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk to the wetland via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:51
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk to the wetland via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:15
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn right along Jamberoo Road and take the second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide. Alternatively one could park at Bombo Beach or Bombo Headland and walk to the wetland as described above.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:27
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street. By car, the wetland can be reached from Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn irght u right along Jamberoo Road and take the secon second right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:26
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Dtreet. Street. By car, the wetlnd wetland can be reach reached from PIrnces Princes Highway south of Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiam, Kiama, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn irght u Jamberoo Road and take the secon right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:26
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Dtreet. By car, the wetlnd can be reach from PIrnces Highway south of Wollonggon.Wollongong. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiam, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn irght u Jamberoo Road and take the secon right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:20
From central Kiama one can walk or cycle up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Dtreet. By car, the wetlnd can be reach from PIrnces Highway south of Wollonggon. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiam, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn irght u Jamberoo Road and take the secon right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 05:42
From central Kiama one can walk up Jamberoo Road and turn right on the track signposted to Spring Creek. By rail, one can take the scenic coastal route south from Wollongong, alight at Bombo (not Kiama) and walk via the Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Dtreet. By car, the wetlnd can be reach from PIrnces Highway south of Wollonggon. Turn off Princes Highway onto Gipps Street in Kiam, follow Gipps Street to Jamberoo Road, turn irght u Jamberoo Road and take the secon right (Glenbrook Drive, not Spring Creek Drive) after passing under Princes Highway. One can park along Glenbrook Drive and follow signposts to the Bird Hide.

As shown on the map, there are several entry points including:

1. The paved track from Jamberoo Drive (signposted, marked in purple on the map) which allows cycling

2. From Glenbrook Drive (two tracks marked in blue and purple on the map)

3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map)

The wetland is normally open throughout the year.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 07:25
As shown on the map, there are several entry points including: 1. The paved track from Jamberoo Drive (signposted, marked in purple on the map) map) which allows cycling 2. From Glenbrook Drive (two tracks marked in blue and purple on the map) 3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map) The wetland is normally open throughout the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:25
As shown on the map, there are several entry points including: 1. The paved track from Jamberoo Drive (signposted, marked in purple on the map) 2. From Glenbrook Drive (two tracks marked in blue and purple on the map) 3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map) The wetland is nomrally normally open thrigoy throughout the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:12
As shown on the map, there are several entry points including: 1. The paved track from Jamberoo Drive (signposted, marked in purple on the map) 2. From Glenbrook Drive (two tracks marked in blue and red purple on the map) 3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map) The wetland is nomrally open thrigoy the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:25
As shown on the map, there are several entry points including: 1. The paved tack track from Jamberoo drve Drive (signposted, marked in urple o ghe purple on the map) 2. From Grlenvrk Dorve Glenbrook Drive (two tracks marked in blue and red on the map) 3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map) The wetland is nomrally open thrigoy the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:24
As shown on the map, there are several entry points including: 1. The paved tack from Jamberoo drve (signposted, marked in urple o ghe map) 2. From Grlenvrk Dorve (two tracks marked in blue and red on the map) 3. From Princes Highway or Bombo station via Kiama Cemetery and Riddell Street (blue and red dots on the map) The wetland is nomrally open thrigoy the year.

A large and noisy colony of Grey-headed Flying Foxes roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. Reptiles include Eastern Water Skink which is common.

The site is close to the scenic Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-16 09:19
A large and noisy colony of grey-headed flying foxes Grey-headed Flying Foxes roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. Reptiles include Eastern Water Skink which is common. The site is close to the scenic Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-16 08:26
A large and noisy colony of grey-headed flying foxes roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. Reptiles include Eastern Water Skink which is common. The site is close to the scenic Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 12:12
A large and noisy colony of grey-headed flying foxes roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. hide. Reptiles include Eastern Water Skink which is common. The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 11:59
A large and noisy colony of grey-headed flying foxes roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 06:29
There is a A large and noisy colony of flying foxes roosting roosts in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 11:19
There is a large colony of flying foxes roosting in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk.  There is an attractive beach at Bombo within comfortable walking distance from the wetland.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:52
There is a large colony of flying foxes roosting in the trees between Glenbrook Drive and the hide. The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 05:51
The site is close to the Kiama Coastal Walk, and could be included as a detour from this walk. 

A large hide overlooking the lagoon offers shelter.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 06:51
A large hide overlooking the lagoon offers shelter.

Although rarely encountered, venomous snakes may be present. The Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) has been recorded here.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-06-01 12:47
Although rarely encountered, venomous snakes may be present. The Red-bellied black snake Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) has been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 12:09
Although rarely encountered, venomous snakes may be present. The Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) has been recorded here.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 07:19
Although rarely encountered, venomous snakes may be present.
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