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Balls were seen amongst the other litter.
Some of the litter is resting on a ledge near the dam wall.
The pit drain near the dam contained plastic bottles, balls, pieces of polystyrene and lots of polystyrene balls.
The Cumbungi is dying down.
Rocks, logs and plantings have been used to create an interesting wetland in a low-lying, damp spot.
Birds: Eastern Rosellas, Magpies, Mudlarks, Chestnut teal, Pacific Black Ducks, Noisy Miners, Spotted Doves.
(Has the weed, Clematis vitalpa near the Creek at Meruka Drive been sprayed, or does it die down in the winter?)
Creatures Waterwatch method
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Species
Score
Quantity
Flatworms (Turbellaria)
3
10
Freshwater Snails (Gastropoda)
3
4
Leeches (Hirudinea)
3
15
Non Biting Midge Larvae - Bloodworms (Diptera)
1
4
Segmented Worm (Oligochaeta)
1
10
Total bug score
Total abundance
0 - 35
35+
0 - 200
Poor
Good
200+
Fair
Very good
Total abundance: 43Total score: 10Overall rating: Poor
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