Heavy rainfall across NSW has spurred record breeding of wetland birds but researchers warn that better strategies for water management are needed to ensure future success.
Heavy rains across Australia's east coast are reinvigorating wetland bird species, but conservationists have warned the next drought is just around the corner.Government agencies say preparations for the next drought have begun to improve water security
"The Lachlan River system has been in flood for quite a considerable time, much more than we have seen in the last 30 to 40 years," Mr Carnegie said.for native species like pelicans and the straw-necked ibis. Colonial waterbirds are species which require substantial floods to support large breeding events in floodplain wetlands.With prime conditions being seen across the river system, government agencies are preparing for the next drought.
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