Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1 (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 2,277 hectares (22.77 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2020 | very poor | medium | low |
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Site summary
This IBA has a significant isolated population of Bush Stone-curlews and occasionally supports significant numbers of the endangered Swift Parrots and Regent Honeyeaters during autumn and winter, when the Swamp Mahogany is flowering.
Acknowledgements
The nomination was prepared by Alan Morris following consultation with Reserves Manager, Gosford City Council. Nicci Bennetts, Community Liaison Officer, Gosford City Council. Alan Henderson, Area Manager East, NPWS. David Geering, Regent Honeyeater Coordinator. Catherine Price, Bush Stone-curlew Recovery Coordinator. Garon Stains, Environmental Consultant.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Brisbane Water (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/brisbane-water-iba-australia on 27/12/2024.