First Marsh
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| First Marsh is an intermittent freshwater lake in the Avoca floodplain. It has historically contained Redgums that were established during ideal conditions but drowned in the following wetter years. First Marsh holds approximately 10,000 megalitres and takes about four years to dry out after a flood. It is a Ramsar listed wetland with very high environmental value. Several Wedge-tail Eagles and White-Bellied Sea Eagles nests can be seen throughout these reserves. |
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Second Marsh
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| Second Marsh deep freshwater marsh with very high environmental value, despite recent significant tree death. It fills intermittently from the Avoca River floodwater via First Marsh and provide important breeding and feeding areas for waterbirds. It also contains good native vegetation. Second Marsh is bordered by on the western side by a significant Black Box Forest. |
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Third Marsh
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| Like Second Marsh, Third Marsh deep freshwater marsh with very high environmental value, despite recent significant tree death. It fills intermittently from the Avoca River floodwater via First Marsh and provide important breeding and feeding areas for waterbirds. It also contains good native vegetation. Like Second Marsh, Third Marsh is bordered by on the western side by a significant Black Box Forest. |
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