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Goulburn's faunaMammals The Brushtail and Ringtail Possum, Echidna, Common Wombat, Eastern Grey Kangaroo and Swamp Wallaby are all common mammals within the city. Significant species include the Platypus, which is frequently sighted in the Mulwaree Ponds and Wollondilly Rivers, the Wallaroo which is found on the upper slopes of Mt. Gray, the Red Necked Wallaby (Governor's Hill-Mt. Gray Reserve /Rocky Hill), and the Sugar Glider which is found on the lower footslopes of Governor's Hill/Mt. Gray Reserve. The Long nosed Bandicoot and/or Southern Brown Bandicoot are also believed to exist within the city, although there have been no confirmed sightings of these species in recent years. Birds The Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, Silvereye, Red Browed Firetail, and Yellow rumped Thornbill are all common small birds in Goulburn. These species benefit from small shrubs and thickets for protection. Common larger birds include the Pied Currawong, Grey Butcherbird, Red Wattlebird, Crimson Rosella, Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. These species are frequently sighted in tall growing trees, such as many of the large Eucalyptus growing in the urban environment within the city. Wetland birds are common on Rossi Weir and Marsden Weir, and the Wollondilly River between Gibson st. and McDermott drive. Typical wetland birds include Black Swan, Black Duck, Little Grebe, Coot, Dusky Moorhen, Eastern Swamphen, Black and Pied Cormorant, White faced Heron and Sacred Kingfisher. Reptiles Reptiles are particularly common on Rocky Hill Nature Reserve, due to the abundant rock outcrops that exist there. These include the Garden Skink, Copper Tailed Skink, Eastern Bluetongue Lizard, Red-Bellied Blacksnake and Eastern Brown Snake. The Rosenberg's Monitor is a threatened species, which is also believed to exist in the reserve, although there have been no confirmed sightings. Other reptile species in Goulburn, include the Eastern Snake-necked Turtle, Eastern Water Skink, Bouganville's Skink, Blotched Bluetongue Lizard, Shingleback, Common Tree Snake, Copperhead and Tiger Snake. Good populations of Cunningham's skink also exist at Snow Gum ridge and Goulburn Waterworks. These skinks have been sighted utilising old machinery and buildings for shelter and habitat. Amphibians Amphibians recorded in the city include the Common Eastern Froglet, Eastern Banjo Frog, Spotted Grass Frog, and Verreaux' Tree Frog. These frogs are more commonly found near the Mulwaree Ponds and Wollondilly Rivers. References: Rehwinkel, R. (1999) Conservation Assessment of grasslands and grassy woodlands in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Contact details | ||||||||||||
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