Springfield Pond Wetland

01/11/2026

Yesterday, around 5pm, I received a txt to alert me to a turtle on Watergum Place. By the time I arrived it was just finishing crossing the road and was lying in the gutter.
I assume it was a turtle wanting to nest and I know it's usually best to allow them to continue in the direction they want to go, but I think this one was way off course and at risk of animal attack.
I brought it back to the wetland and placed it close to the bank where it could try laying but not far from the island to nest more safely, if it wanted too.
After 25 mins watching it, it remained in the same spot so I moved it into a more protected spot and it was gone a few minutes later.
1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program
Springfield Residents Association
Springfield Quarry Group
Adam Crouch MP
Love COSS.
Friends of COSS

26/10/2026

It was obvious this wallaby had a joey but when she turns you can see how bit it is. Sorry it's a bit dark - I don't know how to edit video.

24/10/2026

Please keep the risks to birds in mind if you’re decorating for Halloween.

23/10/2026

When the pods were attached to the , the vegetation was intended to soften the look of the island and to provide habitat for the turtle hatchlings. Two years later it is far better than it was envisaged! There is so much vegetation on the underside that it weighs a ton and not only provides habitat, but importantly filters the phosphates and nitrogen run off from fertiliser, dog poo and garden clippings. It will help reduce the growth of the weeds in the wetland. This island works brilliantly on so many levels!
1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program
Pham van Thong
Ricky Spencer
Central Coast Council
Adam Crouch MP
Central Coast Council Watch

17/10/2026

A turtle on the refurbished biohaven/ turtle island.
The ducklings that posted about a few days ago came along beside the wetland. Mum and Dad made sure they got back in the water quickly once they saw me but they looked so cute paddling along.
White-faced heron exploring too.

16/10/2026

Have you registered for Aussie Bird Count yet? It takes a short time to participate but adds to our knowledge! And you can do it from your own backyard or nearby park or bushland.

Free and fun. Give the birds 20 minutes

13/10/2026

A few recent photos showing a small selection of the diversity found .
2 turtles on the far boom near the developer's side, an adorable wallaby eating very elegantly near the turtle sign at the weir end, a young male Superb Fairywren and our gorgeous resident water dragon.

09/10/2026

After the sad story about the duck, this is a much more positive one. On Wednesday, and came up from western Sydney to refurbish the island ready for this year's turtle laying season.
It is quite hard work moving the island now as it has masses of growth under the pods.
The wood that others provided worked beautifully and the island is ready. However, at least 2 turtles couldn't wait and had already laid their eggs. This makes it more difficult to uncover last years eggs but we know at least 70 hatched.
We're looking forward to another wonderful season of turtle laying!!

1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program
Mayor of the Central Coast
Central Coast Council
Adam Crouch MP
Central Coast Council Watch
Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy
Coast Community News
Central Coast Branches of Bendigo Bank
Springfield Residents Association

09/10/2026

Report any dead or diseased birds, just in case. Today we found a dead Pacific Black duck on our front lawn (photo in comments). Over 24 years we've occasionally found one near the wetland but usually with signs of animal attack.

This was different so I've reported it in case it is bird flu. Please keep an eye out for any other native birds, just in case it is around.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/biosecurity/bird-flu