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Lyneham Wetland

Australian Capital Territory  >  Australia

Lyneham Wetland, part of the Sullivans Creek catchment, manages stormwater, enhances water quality, supports birdlife, and mitigates flooding risks in the area.

Ajouté* par Sam Colgan
Dernière actualisation 7 octobre 2024

Description

Lyneham Wetland is a significant ecological site within the Sullivans Creek catchment. The wetland is fringed by tall reeds and aquatic plants, which provide critical habitats for a variety of bird species. Well-maintained walking paths surround the area, enabling visitors to engage with the natural environment.

Common duck species at Lyneham Wetland include Maned Duck, Grey Teal, Pacific Black Duck, and Hardhead, along with various cormorant species such as Little Pied Cormorant, and Great Cormorant. Eurasian Coot and Dusky Moorhen are also frequently spotted at this location. In the reeds, you will often see and hear the Australian Reed Warbler especially during the summer months before migration, while a variety of parrots inhabit the eucalypt and other tree plantations along the nearby streets, including Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Little Corella, Eastern Rosella, Crimson Rosella, Rainbow Lorikeet, Gang-gang Cockatoo and more. Other familiar suburban birds in the area sighted here include Pied Currawong, Australian Magpie, Spotted Pardalote, Red Wattlebird, Superb Fairywren, Noisy Miner, and White-winged Chough. See an in-depth birdlist below.

Détails

Accès

Accessing Lyneham Wetland is convenient, situated a 9-minute drive from the city centre of Canberra. Ample parking is available near the wetland along Goodwin and/or De Burgh Street, ensuring easy access for visitors. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates. Whether arriving by car or public transport, the wetland's accessibility makes it a welcoming natural escape within close proximity to the city or the surrounding streets.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Roselière

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps , Eté , Hiver , Automne

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Liens

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Carte

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