Results from collecting by citizen scientists in the South East Coast (VIC)
- Results from both the New South Wales and Victoria portions of the South-east Coast have been combined
- 166 submissions where received
- Samples were received from 22 species
- Samples received included feathers from the Australian wood duck, Australian white ibis, Australian pelican, and White-faced heron
- Feathers grown in the South-east Coast basin were found at the Carpentaria Coast at the top of Australia, and in the Murray Darling and Lake Eyre Basins in central Australia
Examples of feathers found in the South East Coast (VIC) and analysis results
Wetland feather found | State | Species | Diet | Basin where bird came from |
Heyfield Wetlands | VIC | Australian white ibis | Invertebrates | South West Coast |
Heyfield Wetlands | VIC | Australian white ibis | Invertebrates | South West Coast |
Lake Williams | NSW | White faced heron | Invertebrates | Murray Darling Basin |