With World Wetlands Day next week, the National Parks and Wildlife Service is urging people in the New England and North West to explore their local wetlands.
While the region was gripped by drought for months, the recent rain and river flow has turned that around.
Armidale has many nature reserves including Little Llangothlin and Mother of Ducks Lagoon which are easily accessible.
Equally, Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area near Moree provides locals with the options to go bushwalking and explore.
NPWS Project Officer Joanne Ocock said these wetlands are currently teeming with life.
Locals could catch a glance at many wildlife, including birds, turtles and frogs which have increased in numbers for the better, since the wetlands have improved.
Dr Ocock said “If you’re in the Armidale area pack a picnic and head to Little Llangothlin or Mother of Ducks Lagoon for some gorgeous scenery without a long walk.’
“Or take your binoculars and long lens camera and head to Waterbird Lagoon bird hide at Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area where keen birdwatchers have been rewarded recently with some spectacular finds.”
