Species including the endangered Australasian bittern, magpie goose, freckled duck, grey teal and hardhead are among those that birdwatchers might see at this year’s Breakfast with the Birds.
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In its fifth year the event, hosted by North Central Catchment Management Authority, will be held at Hird Swamp, near Kerang.
The agency says the swamp is full of life following the delivery of environmental water and it is the first time both the east and west sections of the swamp have been full since the 2010-11 floods.
“If we’re lucky, we will be able to hear the distinctive bittern call,” acting project manager Amy Russell said.
“Early settlers thought the bittern call sounded like a monster, and the Yowie legend was born.”
This year, there will also be a photo competition for participants.
Prizes will be awarded for best bird portrait, best photo of a bird in flight, the most unusual or threatened species, best sunrise shot, and best junior photographer.
“Hird Swamp is magnificent and we want to make sure people can show it off to the world,” Ms Russell said.
There will also be wetland and bird experts at the all-ages event.
Breakfast with the Birds will be held on February 4 from 5am to 10.30am, in celebration of World Wetlands Day.
For more information or to register, visit www.nccma.vic.gov.au, call 5448 7124 or email info@nccma.vic.gov.au by February 1.