Biodiversity Assessment - Nsw South Western Slopes
Wetland values
| Reliability assessment | Wetland name | Wetland type | Special values | Special value notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Slopes (NSS2) | ||||
| No data | Barmedman/ Yiddah Creek floodplain (26.2) | Riverine floodplains | Contains rare or threatened species/ecosystems |
The NPWS Atlas records several sighting of the endangered malleefowl on this floodplain. The Atlas also records sighting of the vulnerable brolga (Grus rubicundus) and painted honeyeater (Grantiella picta). The RAOU records a sighting of the superb parrot (Polytelis swainsonii). The Atlas records a sighting of the endangered plant Austrostipa wakoolica on this floodplain. |
| No data | Barmedman/ Yiddah Creek floodplain (26.2) | Riverine floodplains | Important aggregation site for fauna | Kingsford et al. (1997) predict that this floodplain could support 32000 waterbirds. |
| No data | Wiesners Swamp (Nature Reserve) (27.2) | Intermittent freshwater ponds & marshes on inorganic soils | Contains rare or threatened species/ecosystems | The NPWS Atlas records sightings of the vulnerable brolga (Grus rubicundus) at the swamp. |
| Upper Slopes (NSS1) | ||||
| No data | Lake Burrendong Reservoir (24.2) | Water storage areas | Contains rare or threatened species/ecosystems |
Endangered species recorded are swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) and regent honeyeater (Xanthomyza phrygia). There have also been sightings of the endangered plant Swainsona recta. The NPWS Atlas records sightings of vulnerable and endangered species at the reservoir. Vulnerable species sighted are glossy black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami), turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) & Gilbert?s whistler (Pachycephala inornata) |
| No data | Lake Burrendong Reservoir (24.2) | Water storage areas | Important aggregation site for fauna |
In 1985 Lake Burrendong Reservoir supported over 32000 waterbirds. Most abundant species were Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), maned duck (Chenonetta jubata) and great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). In 1991, the reservoir supported 10000 waterbirds including grey teal (Anas gracilis), Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) and maned duck (Chenonetta jubata). |
| No data | Lake Burrinjuck (25.2) | Water storage areas | Contains rare or threatened species/ecosystems |
The CSIRO also records sightings of the vulnerable large-footed mouse-eared bat (Myotis adversus). The NPWS Atlas record several sightings of the endangered Grevillea iaspicula around the lake. Both the CSIRO and the NPWS Atlas records sightings of the vulnerable common bent-wing bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) at Lake Burrinjuck. |
| No data | Lake Burrinjuck (25.2) | Water storage areas | Important aggregation site for fauna | Based on modelling, Kingsford et al. (1997) predict that Lake Burrinjuck could support 10 000 waterbirds. |
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