When you’re walking out in the area, here are some tips on how to protect this special place.

1. Leave nesting birds alone

If you come across a roped off area when you’re enjoying the outdoors, chances are you’ve stumbled across a very special place – a nesting ground for one of our critically endangered species, like banded dotterels or black-billed gulls. Many of our native birds nest on the ground so are extremely vulnerable. Avoiding these places is critical for the protection of our endangered species. You must keep your dog away as well. 

2. Don’t get too close

It’s important that visitors to public conservation land create minimal disturbance for the species who live there. 

3. Don’t drive on beaches

If you must take your vehicle on the beach, stick to the main path to avoid crushing nests and alarming birds.

4. Keep your picnic for yourself

Feeding our birds and other wildlife can cause them serious harm. Even though they might try to persuade you otherwise, human food is not part of their natural diet. Worst case scenario, the wrong food can be fatal.

5. Keep your dog on a lead

Take extra care if you have dogs with you. While your beloved furry friend might be having the time of their life, it’s a different story for the birds they’re chasing.

6. Take only photographs (and rubbish), leave only footprints

Leave the wetlands how you found them, or perhaps even in a better state. Please take all your rubbish with you. You might even want to remove extra rubbish you find as well.

7. Backyard trapping

Find out how to set predator traps on your property.

8. Get your dog trained in avian awareness

Learn about avian awareness and avoidance training.