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25.01.2022 Are you free next Thursday? Feel like a pre-Christmas drive to a River Red Gum wetland complex on the Mid-Murray? Perfect! We are holding a appropriately sized COVID friendly event to talk about Australasian Bitterns and all things wetlands! Chris Purnell from Birdlife will be there to tell us all about the greater going's on in the waterbird world, and there will be delicious snacks and scintillating conversations! We will try to throw in some Bittern calls (but no promises). RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot!

23.01.2022 Today we get to celebrate our favourite day of the year! World Wetlands Day. We could provide lots of fun facts about how important our wetlands are, like how they are the most productive systems on earth, or how a significant proportion of our threatened species rely on wetlands for their survival, but instead we will just show you some photos of how beautiful and diverse they are! Which (among so many other reasons) is why they will forever have our hearts.

22.01.2022 Looking great out there!

21.01.2022 How's the serenity? Catching a view of the sun setting on the west of Gayini, NSW. What a gorgeous landscape with the wetland waters reflecting the light. Jamie Woods @NariNariTribalCouncil

19.01.2022 Introducing threatened species - The Plains Wanderer The Plains-wanderer, Pedionomus torquatus, are most similar to a small quail. A female can breed all year r...ound, laying 2 5 eggs with 2 4 chicks most commonly hatched. Once her eggs are laid, the female ‘wanders off’ to mate again. Like emus, it is the male who rears the chicks with the young remaining with him until they are approximately two months of age. Plains Wanderers have been spotted at Gayini and form part of the habitat protection works being undertaken by our land managers. Info: Monarto Safari Park Photo: Lachlan Hall via Bush Heritage Australia Once commonly found in grassy areas stretching as far as from South Queensland to South Australia, the Plains-wanderer has rapidly fallen victim to the clearing of their preferred native grassland habitat, persistent drought and overgrazing particularly drought times.

18.01.2022 Some positive news for the frogs!

17.01.2022 We love wetlands too!

15.01.2022 These breathtaking photos look like Indigenous paintings don't they? They're actually aerial photos of wetlands in Gayini, NSW. Gayini is part of the Lowbidgee ...floodplain the largest remaining area of wetlands in the Murrumbidgee Valley, within the southern Murray-Darling Basin. It's such a massive wetland that it's been dubbed "Kakadu of the South". It’s also an area of national and international conservation significance. Learn more about Gayini and what makes it so special > https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/gayini Annette Ruzicka Photography #NariNariTribalCouncil Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

14.01.2022 Waterbirds enjoying some water out on the floodplain at Gayini earlier this year. Eastern great egrets stole most of the prime camera time here but keep your eyes peeled for lots of others floating by! Feat. a bittern call from a nearby wetland and lots of frogs. Cameras are out there looking for Australian Painted Snipe, as part of the Saving our Species project with funding from the NSW Environmental Trust.

14.01.2022 Looking forward to exploring this page!

13.01.2022 If you are interested in learning about the endangered Australasian Bittern and what is happening to help these cryptic (but loud!) birds survive, you can come along to an event we are running with the Murray Local Land Services. If you're lucky perhaps you can catch a sighting or more likely, hear it's booming call. Stay tuned for more details.

12.01.2022 Amazing to see how far and wide these birds go to find mates and habitat. Demonstrates how important it is to take a 'birds eye' view of wetland management across the Murray-Darling Basin.

12.01.2022 The bushfires were devastating for our communities, rivers and wetlands...learn more about the effects and help shape the future by joining in on this innovative RiverDialogue: Rivers of Fire.

11.01.2022 Reconciliation Week 2020 Stock exclusion fencing is an important part of protecting waterways and sensitive cultural and environmental areas. In February, the Y...arkuwa Aboriginal Knowledge Centre carried out a cultural heritage survey at the Yadabal Lagoon (north-west of Deniliquin) that helps pave the way for such a fence to erected. Another example of working with local traditional owners for the benefit of the land and its people. #NRW2020

11.01.2022 This year, the International RiverSymposium is going virtual! Which means it is easier than ever before to hear from experts all over the world about how to manage our rivers. So hop on board!

10.01.2022 Every wondered what goes on in a wetland? This is a litle glimpse from one perspective and you can see the changes in birds as the water rises. Also, wait for the sneaky fox! We are working with the Murray Local Land Services to ensure that wetland watering supports our great endagered Australasian Bittern! This is one wetland that receives environmental water and supports these waterbirds.

10.01.2022 We have partnered with SunRice, the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to deliver water to this beautiful Black Box Wetland on the Billabong Creek system, West of Jerilderie. Middle Wetland had infrastructure installed to allow water to inundate a larger area of the wetland, and 2020 was the first year it was trialed. Nearly 200 hectares has been inundated, with some great early responses. Over 19 different species of waterbirds have been recorded foraging in the wetland, and the Nitre Goosefoot and Tangled Lignum understorey are lapping up having wet feet for the first time in a very long time! Thanks to all our partners who help make watering wetlands possible!

09.01.2022 Love wetlands, water, rivers and think you can sing, play an instrument or write a poem? Want to win a great prize? Check out Rivers Got Talent! and post something fun, inspiring or just plain silly for the International Riversymposium 2020 talent show.

07.01.2022 Great news for the Murrumbidgee and all its inhabitants!

04.01.2022 I was very pleased to be celebrating last night with Dr Nick Whiterod as he received his Churchill Fellow Award in Adelaide. Welcome to the Churchill Fellows Nick! Nick travelled the world on the inaugural Richard Rischbieth Churchill Fellowship to learn about best practice in translocating native fish and he brings his skills and passion to us in the highly successful reintroduction of the Murray Hardyhead into NSW wetlands. These tiny fish were extinct in NSW, but are now ...making a strong comeback in South Australia and NSW under Nick's care. You can see his report here: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fe/nick-whiterod-sa-2018/ Well done Nick!

04.01.2022 The best way to survey for Freckled Duck and Blue-billed Duck in dense lignum wetlands is to have a paddle, enjoy the crystal clear water and the abundance of aquatic vegetation while you do it! We are out at Gayini courtesy of the program funded by the NSW Government through a partnership between the Saving our Species program and the Environmental Trust.

04.01.2022 The warm weather is here and the waterbirds are excited! At Gayini on Nari Nari Country, waterbirds are nesting across the site and creating a racket! Species setting up for the season include the Straw-necked Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Royal Spoonbill, Australian White Ibis, Nankeen Night-Herons, Cormorants with lots of Australasian Bitterns calling in the background! We are out there recording Australasian Bitterns, Freckled Duck and Blue-billed Ducks with funding provided by the NSW Government through a partnership between the Saving our Species program and the Environmental Trust.

02.01.2022 Happy World Environment Day! Celebrating all the different ecosystems today, but we have a soft spot for wetlands and all of their inhabitants.

02.01.2022 Wetland watering continuing to support a whole lot of waterbirds and plants out at Gayini, on Nari Nari Country. Photos from taken by our talented friend Ben Gawne. Thanks Ben!

02.01.2022 Great footage from Gayini Nimmie Caira!

02.01.2022 The moment of relief when you realise that it’s not a snake, it’s a Shingleback Lizard! #highsnakealert

01.01.2022 According to ABC Mildura Swan Hill. Darling river is back and connected to the Murray!!These photos from Pooncarie, New South Wales. May 2017 www.murrayoffroadadventures.com.au