Dangars Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Dangar’s Lagoon is one of the largest bodies of water in the area and provides a critical habitat for migratory and endemic bird species.
Located off Thunderbolts Way, Dangars Lagoon is a popular stopping point for travellers as well as bird enthusiasts and recreational walkers.
A walking track aligns the western and southern portions of the lagoon, linking to Sanctuary Road, facilitating a complete walking loop around the extents of the lagoon. A bird hide, picnic table, and educational signage can be found along the eastern and southern edges of the lagoon.
Water levels at the lagoon often vary dramatically from season to season and many varieties of bird species call the lagoon home. During wet seasons, large numbers of water birds can be observed from the bird hide, located at the southern end of the lagoon.
Over the years, more than 110 different bird species have been recorded at the lagoon. These include Great Crested Grebes, Blue-billed Ducks and Whiskered Terns. Swamp Harriers and Whistling Kites can also be spotted cruising overhead, while Nankeen Night Herons roost in the dead trees. In nearby paddocks, you may flush a Stubble Quail, or set to flight Fairy Wrens or Golden Headed Cisticolas.
Dangar’s Lagoon is designated as a wildlife refuge and is governed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Location
Thunderbolts Way, Uralla 2358 View Map
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Thunderbolts Way ,
Uralla 2358
Thunderbolts Way ,
Uralla 2358
Dangars Lagoon Wildlife Refuge