If you find sick or dead birds or wildlife, including marine species:
Report sick or dead birds, or other animals showing signs of disease, by:
Calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888, or
Visiting the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Avian Influenza webpage.
Georges River is home to at least 113 native fauna species, of which most species are birds. There are also populations of swamp wallabies, possums, frogs, flying foxes and microbats. You can find out more information on the following plants and animals below.
Flying-foxes are key pollinators for plants and crops. Essential for the health and regeneration of our native plants.
The Powerful Owl is Australia’s biggest owl. It has a large wingspan and is often spotted in the suburbs of Georges River.
Georges River is home to several threatened shorebirds that feed in our wetlands, saltmarsh, and mudflats.
Magpies are a native, protected species. Their iconic warbling call is part of the Australian landscape.
Learn about Georges Rivers threatened ecological communities and how to increase biodiversity.
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