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Field of Mars Reserve

New South Wales  >  Australia

Protected 56-hectare nature reserve with gum trees and urban creeks that surrounds the Field of Mars cemetery in Ryde.

Added* by Jon Gu
Most recent update 15 december 2023

Description

Dry eucalypt woodland covers much of the Field of Mars Reserve. This vegetation is typical of the dry, infertile sandstone soils found in Sydney’s north. Despite being only 56 hectares in size, the reserve contains around 300 species of plants. These plants support an array of birds. Among the birds you can encounter are Tawny Frogmouth, Crimson Rosella, Australian King-Parrot, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-browed Finch, Laughing Kookaburra, Superb Fairywren, Spotted Pardalote and Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.

Details

Access

The Field of Mars Reserve is a located on the northern suburbs of Sydney. The looped route of 4 km indicated on the map begins and ends from the parking area off Pittwater Road, near the Field of Mars Environmental Education Visitors Centre in the suburb of East Ryde. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

The Visitors Centre can be found in the Field of Mars off Pittwater Road. Parking is available in the carpark at the front. Volunteers open the centre each Saturday and Sunday.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest

Conditions

Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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