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Pierces Creek

Australian Capital Territory  >  Australia

Pierces Creek is an area of scrubland south of the Cotter Dam and east of Namadgi National Park, transected by a network of unsealed roads.

Aggiunto* da Ben Ward
Ultimo aggiornamento 14 marzo 2025

Descrizione

Pierces Creek Forest is an expansive revegetation area covering the wooded plains south of the Cotter River, bordering the intact forests in Namadgi National Park. Largely comprised of scrubland, the area has locally significant patches of heathland, as well as dry hill forest on the western boundary. However, much of the area is dominated by invasive species, especially in the northern part of the site.

The area is one of the few sites in the region for Spotted Quail-thrush, Emu, Brush Bronzewing and White-throated Nightjar, and is also good for Wonga Pigeon, Scarlet Robin and Crescent Honeyeater. Great Crested Grebe can occasionally be seen from Concrete road in the dam below.

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Accesso

The forest is best accessed by taking the Cotter Rd west from Canberra, before continuing on to Paddy's River Rd. After crossing the Cotter River below the dam, continue for 2.6 kilometres and turn right onto the unsealed Laurel Camp Rd. Once on the unsealed track, continue for 1.4 kilometres before turning right onto East-West Break Rd, at the end of which is a steep hill with a parking area. The tracks immediately across the metal barrier here are good for Spotted Quail-thrush, while both bronzewings and Wonga Pigeon can be seen on the roadside.

Alternatively, one can turn right from East-West Break Rd at 1 km and drive north for another 2 kilometres to reach concrete road and pierces creek crossing. Emu are often seen along this road, and at dusk the track running above the dam to the north of here is good for White-throated Nightjar in late February.

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Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Brughiere/lande , Lago

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Roccioso , Asciutto

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Estate , Autunno , Primavera

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione autunnale , Primavera

Percorso

Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

Macchina , A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

While the roads in this area are unsealed, the main routes outlined above are suitable for 2WD access, except after heavy rain.

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