Happy World Migratory Bird Day!

This year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme, Water: Sustaining Bird Life, highlights the importance of preserving aquatic ecosystems amid an increasing population and climate change.

The Western Treatment Plant (WTP) is a haven for migratory birds and recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

Video: Meet our WTP Conservation and Land Officer, Cody, and find out why he thinks the WTP is so special.

Western Treatment Plant: Amazing habitat for wildlife - transcript

The Orange-bellied Parrot is back at WTP

We understand that the presence of this critically endangered species at the site provides birdwatchers with an exciting opportunity to view this bird in the wild. However, the safety of the wildlife that call WTP home is of the highest priority.

Please remember, the following conduct will not be accepted:

• Entering areas on foot and vehicle that are closed to permit holders
• Flushing birds out by not maintaining appropriate distance when viewing or photographing them
• Driving over the prescribed speed limits on site
• Driving dangerously in hazardous conditions

To ensure the safety and health of these wonderful birds is maintained please also:

• abide by the prescribed speed limit of 30km/hr or as per designated signage
• follow the instructions on all signage, including the ‘ROAD CLOSED’ signs now placed at the entrances of the temporary refuge area
• DO NOT ENTER areas you are not permitted to enter; a ‘ROAD CLOSED’ sign means an area is closed to foot traffic as well as vehicle traffic.

Happy bird watching!