A RECORD number of native birds has been recorded at Moodie’s Swamp as part of the Victorian Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program for environmental water.
Last month more than 130 Eastern Great Egret and 100 Plumed Egret were counted at the wetland.
It was the largest Victorian count of Plumed Egrets in 20 years, second only to Barmah-Millewa Forest in 2001.
Simon Casanelia from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority said the large number of native birds at Moodie’s Swamp was very pleasing.
“The swamp has remained fairly full following the heavy rainfall in January, which has provided perfect conditions for waterbirds,” Mr Casanelia said. “The numbers and rich variety of species were very pleasing.”
He said researchers from Arthur Rylah Institute counted almost 6,000 waterbirds and more than 25 different species.
“They recorded 69 Royal Spoonbill, thousands of Straw-necked Ibis and six Brolga, two pairs with one chick each, which is very promising.”
