Results from collecting by citizen scientists in the North Western Plateau

  • Six submissions where received
  • Samples were received a number of species including the Black Swan, Nankeen Night Heron, Osprey, Pied Oystercatcher and Red necked stint
  • Samples received included feathers from the Oakover River, Skull Springs, Sam’s Creek, Nullagine River, Anna Plains Station and Matuwa IPA


Examples of feathers found in the North Western Plateau and analysis results

Wetland feather foundStateSpeciesDietBasin where bird came from
Matuwa IPAWAGrey tealHerbivoreSouth East Coast NSW
Matuwa IPAWAGrey tealHerbivoreSouth East Coast NSW
Matuwa IPAWAGrey tealHerbivoreSouth East Coast NSW
Nullagine RiverWANankeen night heronCarnivoreMurray Darling Basin
St Lawrence WetlandsQLDMagpie gooseHerbivoreMurray Darling Basin