Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy

Great to see students learning about the local environment!

The first day of Spring also marks Wattle Day! Many species of Wattle (Acacia) are currently in flower at the wetlands. Wattle is an important food resource for a range of animals including our bees. Wattle trees and shrubs have fast tracked the ecological restoration of our floodplain vegetation communities by increasing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and creating canopy cover (shade) for other native plants to establish!

Drought poses many challenges to birds including wetland and vegetation loss. Central Coast Wetlands have perhaps never looked drier! Thanks to our coastal location, some rain has sustained wetland habitat. The Dairy Swamp is currently supporting inland birds such as the Pink-eared duck and shore birds like the Red-necked Avocet

A big shout out to the many Green Army Gov teams that have participated in various environmental activities on site over the last few years. The benefits to the ecosystem have been substantial. During this final visit, participants from ET Australia controlled weeds that were competing with native plants. The kookaburra looked pleased!

We are searching for volunteers to help manage and promote our community garden. Key infrastructure at the garden is complete, and the orange's on the tree are ripening! If you have any time available to assist with the operation of this special place, or any other questions, you can message us directly through Facebook or follow the prompts on Seek 🥕🌽🥦🌶️
https://www.volunteer.com.au/…/…/comm unity-garden-volunteers

A Whistling Kite confronting a Darter at the Dairy Swamp 😮 Who do you think will win?

Many animals depend on Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) because this tree flowers during late-autumn when few other tree species are in flower. Swamp Mahogany has just began flowering at the wetlands! As our Swamp Mahogany forest matures, increasingly it will provide critical floral resources for fauna, including threatened species such as the Regent Honeyeater (featured in this great video & partly filmed at the wetlands!) 🌳🌳

The Coastal Swamp Oak Forest which occurs on the east coast of Australia is now recognised as a nationally significant ecological community under the EPBC Act. In this community at Central Coast Wetlands you might spot the Eastern Water Dragon sunbathing or resting on the waters edge!

Happy #WorldFrogDay! Did you know you can identify and record frogs using the smartphone app Frog ID. The app is easy to use, fun and addictive 🐸 plus.. this citizen science project is collating valuable information about Australia's frogs! Frog habitat at Central Coast Wetlands supports a variety of species, many of which can be heard calling during the day!

The scale of the Dairy Swamp is certainly realised from the air! The Dairy Swamp is 7 hectares in area and supports many local, national and international wetland birds such as the Pink-eared duck. Did you know the lagoon actually never drys up and the water level is determined by the water level of Wyong River? A pergola is located in a key vantage spot overlooking the wetland for perfect bird-spotting opportunities 📸

Breakfast with the Birds is coming up on Saturday the 3rd of February. This event is always a success and a great opportunity to learn about and see the many birds that rely on important lowland habitat on the Central Coast

Our community day is tomorrow, from 10.30 am. The weather is certainly on our side ☀️ and the place is looking great! Hope to see you at the wetlands

Please see the flyer for our upcoming Community Day! In addition to the day events, the newly opened Central Coast Wetlands Golf Range will be operating!

Looking for a great family day out? Our next community day (Sunday, November 26) is fast approaching! A variety of activities including a native animal presentation will run on the day. Here are some throwback photos of Threatened Species day last year 🐨🌳

Spring has certainly sprung at Central Coast Wetlands! A variety of birdlife and other wildlife can be seen from our picnic areas. In other news keep an eye out for details regarding our next site open/ community day scheduled for the 26th of November

Expression of Interest – Livestock Agistment
Tuggerah Lake Reserve, known as Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy, invites expressions of interest for leasing of approximately 90 hectares of Trust Managed land for livestock agistment or other suitable activities. Smaller lot sizes considered.
To arrange a site inspection or for details of the selection criteria and to obtain the Livestock Agistment EOI Application form
... Phone: 0466 830 781 or Email: pioneerdairy@bigpond.com
Expressions of interest close Tuesday March 21, 2017.
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Some great pictures taken at Breakfast with the Birds. Hope to see you at the wetlands again soon!

Hope to see you at Breakfast with the Birds

Lovely open space. Very nice for picnics and family outings.

Lovely open space. Very nice for picnics and family outings.