Some of Australia's most important breeding grounds for the Magpie
Goose are located on the Adelaide River floodplains, near Darwin.
The Revive sites here are Fogg
Dam, Harrison Dam, Black Jungle, Djukbinj National Park and
Bankers Jungle.
Nearly 500,000 geese have been recorded in one season.
The sites are a major dry season refuge area for almost 90 species of
waterbirds and a significant migration stopover for shorebirds.
Between 15-18 species of frog plus freshwater turtles make the
landscape home.
Both
wooded swamps and floodplain fringing vine forests are well represented in
these areas. Natural regeneration and weed removal (Mimosa pigra) are major targets along with a reduction in feral animal
(pigs) and grazing populations.
Site targets and activity details:
Contacts:
Partner agency
Mark Fogarty
Parks and Wildlife NT
Telephone: 08 8988 8009
mark.fogarty@nt.gov.au
Indigenous consultations contact
Mark Fogarty
Parks and Wildlife NT
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