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Bishop's Marsh

QWSG code: BHMS

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Roost classification code: LFM (notes)

Depending on recent weather conditions, water levels vary considerably and this wetland may disappear in periods of drought.  This site supports a range of waterbirds and some waders, such as Marsh Sandpiper, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Black-winged Stilt and Black-fronted Dotterel. Brolga are regularly seen in and around the wetland and neighbouring paddocks.  Black-necked Stork and Latham’s Snipe are less common visitors.

Interesting Sightings: Glossy Ibis (20250, Marsh Sandpipier (2025), Black-necked Stork (2025), Pectoral Sandpiper (2024)

 

 

eBird reports

Nb Twitching of rare species distorts frequency of sightings.

More data

eBird. 2021. eBird: An online database of bird distribution and abundance [web application]. eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York. Available: http://www.ebird.org. (Accessed: 28/3/2026).