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25.01.2022 Love is in the air at the wetlands this week. Please excuse my amateur photography.

25.01.2022 We invite you to attend Threatened Species Day, on the the 20th of September. It's a great day out for anyone, with lots to see and do! Key events include a wildlife show and talk by the Australian Reptile Park, interpretive walks through our riparian corridors and all the usual jazz including markets and food trucks

25.01.2022 The Latham's Snipe undertakes a remarkable migration from Japan all the way to Central Coast Wetlands! The Latham's Snipe leaves as winter sets in the the northern hemisphere, preferring to spend its summer in shallow wetlands across south-eastern Australia from August to April. Groups of up to 11 individuals have previously been seen foraging at the wetlands, although you need to look really hard! The Latham's Snipe is well camouflaged and blends into the reeds! Photo: Daniel McKeon, photographed at Pioneer Creek.

25.01.2022 World Environment Day is next Sunday, this is a perfect occasion for a relaxing stroll amongst the wetlands while checking out the various activities on offer and stalls

25.01.2022 Thanks to the efforts of a bush regeneration team, we are moving towards eradication of Water Hyacinth, a floating weed from our streams and wetlands. This weed is problematic because it grows rapidly and forms dense mats over the water surface, choking out native aquatic plants and reducing water quality. Control of the weed has improved stream health including habitat for birds, turtles, frogs and water bugs

25.01.2022 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: [email protected] Expressions of interest close Tuesday March 21, 2017.

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 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!

24.01.2022 A hive of construction activity has seen out 2016 with installation of a new roof on the silos, completion of a cabana and a gazebo over looking the Dairy Swamp. Finally a prime vantage spot for birdwatching! This area will soon be available for public use and enjoyment :-D

24.01.2022 The forecast is for a warm weekend One bird that chases summer is the Dollarbird! This distinctive bird gets its name from the silver coin shaped spots under its wings. The Dollarbird likes the warm weather so much, it follows it, choosing to spend our winter in New Guinea. Keep an eye out for the Dollarbird on any of our walks, it can often be seen perching on prominent branches in trees

23.01.2022 Threatened Species day has kicked off!

22.01.2022 You won’t find a taller bird on the wetland! At 1.3 metres, the Black-necked Stork stands above the rest. Likely from Queensland or the Northern Territory, travel restrictions obviously don’t apply to the pair we currently have on site!

22.01.2022 Season's Greetings friends :)

22.01.2022 Look! Up in the sky! That shiny reflection might be coming off the wings of a Glossy Ibis landing at one of our wetlands The Glossy Ibis is a special visitor to the Central Coast. Normally found in inland NSW, this migratory species is thought to move around in response to rain. You might spot the bird feeding on aquatic insects and can be easily identified by its rich green and purple plumage (feathers) compared to other species of Ibis.

21.01.2022 Threatened Species Day is this Sunday! It’s going to be a fun day out, some of the more different or unique activities on offer include watching utility dogs go through runs, watching model aeroplanes zip around and dip-netting for water bugs. For the young ones (or young at heart) there will be the sac-race, ring-toss, bean bag throwing, three-legged race and leap frog!

21.01.2022 How beautiful is the Red-rumped Parrot A small flock lives along Pioneer Creek, and successfully breed most years in nest boxes and old tree hollows. Red-rumped Parrots mate for life and can often be seen on the ground feeding on seeds. Can you tell the difference between the male and female

20.01.2022 Interested in getting involved in the community garden? This Sunday SWAMP are inducting new volunteers. Follow the link on the event page to sign up This is also an awesome opportunity to learn more about the reserve. The site would not be open to the public if it wasn't for the efforts of volunteers

19.01.2022 Today is National Threatened Species Day Central Coast Wetlands supports many threatened species, including the Squirrel Glider. Right now, we are radiotracking several Squirrel and Sugar Gliders across the reserve to better understand how far they move in one night and which trees they live in. We want to make sure the Squirrel Glider thrives in our local area for generations to come! So far, we have found out our resident gliders love flowering wattle, and most live in nest boxes! This project is possible thanks to Central Coast Council the University of Technology Sydney

18.01.2022 Year 10 Students from St Peter's Catholic College have had their green thumbs out! Students planted trees and ground cover plants to increase plant diversity in one of our restoration areas . This growing forest will help store carbon and provide habitat resources for fauna. How’s that for a school afternoon!

18.01.2022 Threatened Species Day kicks off today at 10.30am with welcome to country. - Learn about our threatened species during wildlife shows presented by the Australian Reptile Park - Visit the community garden, and drop in on the talk about permaculture - Sit back and enjoy a barista made coffee or homemade slice at the Dairy Cottage... - Get active and try dip netting for water-bugs or join a behind the scenes walk in one of our regenerated corridors - Have fun and check out the various activities on offer including an archery hoverball shooting gallery (Wow!) - Watch the Tuggerah Lake show band and Highland dancers perform There’s plenty more on offer, activities finish up at 3pm, hope to see you!

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 Some great pictures taken at Breakfast with the Birds. Hope to see you at the wetlands again soon!

18.01.2022 Threatened Species Day will be marked with an open day on the 25th of September. Perfect start to the School Holidays with the Australia Walkabout Wildlife park providing important commentary and showcasing some of our native wildlife

17.01.2022 We have been restoring riparian habitat at Pioneer Dairy for 15 years. Thanks to the efforts of participants from the Skillset - Green Army programme, the ecological condition of the wetlands continues to improve. In this project Green Army have been planting paddock trees to connect the Dairy Swamp through increase in canopy cover to the South Tacoma Road corridor. This corridor has been extended and buffered with native plants to increase habitat availability, aid fauna movement and gene flow across the important wetland site

17.01.2022 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!

16.01.2022 We are celebrating World Environment Day on the 5th of June with a community open day. Australian Walkabout Park will be giving a presentation (with animals!). There is also opportunity to learn about the ecological significance of Pioneer Dairy through talks and guided walks in our restored bush corridors. You will also find a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, markets, combat archery and more! When: Sunday 5th June 10.30 am 2.30pm Where: 1897 South Tacoma Rd, Tuggerah

16.01.2022 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!)

16.01.2022 Hope to see you at Breakfast with the Birds

15.01.2022 Breakfast with the Birds returns on Sunday February 2nd. This event is always very popular (including for the birds) you might even catch some of our special migratory visitors from as far away as Russia, including the Wood Sandpiper and Latham's Snipe! Reserve your place today by booking here: https://cen.org.au/events

14.01.2022 World Wetlands Day is marked every year at Central Coast Wetlands with Breakfast with the Birds. Join us next Saturday (2nd February) for a delicious buffet breakfast, and participate in activities such as talks about wetlands, water quality monitoring, a bird spotting walk, dip-netting for water bugs, tree planting, lucky door prizes and displays relating to local environmental projects. For more information and to book, please visit - www.cen.org.au/events

13.01.2022 A Whistling Kite confronting a Darter at the Dairy Swamp Who do you think will win?

12.01.2022 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!

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 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!

12.01.2022 Such a beautiful transformation!! A great initiative from Greenfeet and Wyong Shire Council. Also, we must give a big thanks to the many volunteers that maintain the area! This spot is a real gem that we are all proud of

12.01.2022 Check out this Sugar Glider our Green Army team spotlighted in one of our regenerated bush corridors!! The team also got to experience one glide right past their heads - a very special moment. We haven’t seen gliders on site for 20 years!!

12.01.2022 Finalists of 2014. Find out how to submit your images now: http://centralcoastwetlands.com.au//16-activ/32-photo-comp

12.01.2022 Rich, fertile soils on the floodplain support rapid tree growth at Central Coast Wetlands. In just 12 months, a paddock can be transformed into a developing forest This is great news for the environment, especially considering the forest fires currently impacting the Amazon. Tree planting projects would not be possible without volunteers. Benefits of volunteering are wide ranging from personal satisfaction, offsetting carbon and habitat creation for wildlife. Please message our page if you are interested in volunteering. Together, we can make a difference

11.01.2022 ‘That’s a weird looking duck’ - was the reaction from bird watchers when a group of Plumed Whistling-Ducks turned up at the wetlands! Perhaps because they have never seen one before! This duck is mainly found in northern tropical areas of Australia and is a very special visitor to the Central Coast. But you must be quick, this duck never stays more than a day or two before mysteriously disappearing

11.01.2022 Unfortunately World Environment Day which was scheduled to take place tomorrow has been cancelled due to the unfavourable weather. Our next community event will be Threatened Species Day in September :)

11.01.2022 Connect or get involved with a new Community Garden at Central Coast Wetlands! This garden will be run by SWAMP - Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project - Central Coast and will be a shared space for growing produce and community activities. Watch the Youtube Video to learn more about the project

10.01.2022 The heavens have finally opened and the birds love it! Including the Yellow-billed Spoonbill, a visitor from inland Australia! Unfortunately, the site will remain closed while a flood watch is in place for Tuggerah Lake

10.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 Every year we celebrate World Wetlands Day with Breakfast with the Birds. This years theme, 'Wetlands and Biodiversity' reflects on the values of wetlands for nature conservation, but also society and economies through ecosystem services (such as clean water) and health and well-being. Participants enjoyed guided bird watching tours, visited environmental displays and heard from various guest speakers Event organised by the Community Environment Network

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 Monthly winners of 2015

08.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 Breakfast with the Birds is on again this Saturday, its a great opportunity to visit the site while everything is so lush and the creeks are full! This event is coordinated by the Community Environment Network, bookings are essential: http://www.cen.org.au//Itemid/event_id,23/task,view_event/

07.01.2022 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!

07.01.2022 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///community-garden-volunteers

07.01.2022 Threatend Species Day has kicked off, there is plenty of shelter and plenty of activities on offer despite the rain!

07.01.2022 This morning over 200 trees were planted in the Pioneer Creek corridor! The trees will provide important wildlife habitat and help support some of Australia's most threatened birds including the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater This project was made possible thanks to plant donations by Lisa Wriley and funding from Greater Sydney Local Land Services. To ensure these trees thrive, some light maintenance is required such as weeding around the root zone of the plants. Please message our page if you are interested in volunteering

06.01.2022 Did you know that Pioneer Dairy was the largest commercial dairy in Wyong Shire from 1897 till closure of this enterprise in 1986? This Sunday we are celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Pioneer Dairy with a community day heritage festival! Various activities will be on offer from informative talks to markets and opportunities to tour beautifully restored bush corridors not usually open to the public. Festivities kick off from 10.30am, hope to see you!

05.01.2022 A cheeky Ringtail Possum checking out the racket during one of our behind the scene tours for Threatened Species Day

05.01.2022 Central Coast Wetlands has reopened following flooding around the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake. Time to start counting the number of Black Swans on site! We had over 50 this morning

05.01.2022 Happy New Year friends! We hope to see you soon.

04.01.2022 Aren’t we lucky social distancing doesn’t include trees! This morning over 100 were planted a part of the Pioneer Creek restoration project. These trees will increase habitat connections on site and provide foraging resources for animals, including the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater. New fences being installed along the creek will prevent cattle from impacting threatened floodplain vegetation communities This project was funded by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, through the Regional Land Partnership Program with works being completed by the Tentacle team and reserve volunteers. This project was also made possible by fundraising by Lisa Wriley, in memory of her father, John Addley. Generous plant donations were received from the Community Environment Network and Central Coast Council. Watch this space as the project continues!

04.01.2022 Free at lunch tomorrow? Tune into a free live webinar from Central Coast Wetlands about the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Learn how to ID birds and how to get involved in important citizen science. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aussie-backyard-bird-count-

03.01.2022 Our outdoor classroom is being put to good use! This week 160 Year 10 Geography students from St. Peter's Catholic College rotated across 8 different stations to learn about the health of our wetland ecosystem. We hope we can all learn something from their investigation

02.01.2022 The wetlands are officially wet again! The recent rain has attracted a variety of birds. Perfect scenery for a visit!

02.01.2022 Did you know it can take over 100 years for tree hollows to form? Until our forest develops tree hollows, nest boxes are essential to provide shelter and nesting sites for animals. 10 are currently being installed, specifically for the Sugar and Squirrel Glider. We look forward to some new tenants!

02.01.2022 It's hard to miss the Black Swans at the wetlands, especially during courtship dances! How wonderful is the synchronisation!!

01.01.2022 Great to see students learning about the local environment!

01.01.2022 The weather is warming up beautifully there are many fantastic spots perfect for a picnic amongst the wetlands, including cabanas available for use. Thanks @gallpix for sharing this photo!