White gum ( Eucalyptus viminalis), are dominant on the river reserve near the Ada Street shelter. Alongside the river there are moisture-loving herbs, ferns, sedges, rushes and reeds. Paperbark swamplands occur where the Brid River flows into Anderson Bay. A riparian corridor with dense plantings of a range of small native trees and shrubs is important to the restoration of the Riparian reserve. Riparian revegetation practices helps stabilise...

The  Black Peppermint ( Eucalyptus amygdalina) is endemic to Tasmania and a dominant tree on the River-Forest track. It is known for its rough bark and  narrow peppermint scented leaves when crushed.      

Grey Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa). The  Grey Fantail ( Rhipidura fuliginosa) is  around 17 cm in size.  It is one of the friendliest birds  in the bush and is named for its long fan like tail. It is  characterized for its erratic flight and how it dashes out  from its perch to chase insects.

Yellow-throated Honeyeater  (Lichenostomus  flavicollis). The Yellow-throated Honeyeater (Lichenostomus  flavicollis ) prefers a eucalypt forest habitat where it  feeds on seasonally available nectar and insects.   The species breeds from August to December, and  lays two to three spotted pinkish eggs in a cup-shaped nest which is built within a metre   of the ground.

Yellow Wattlebird  (Anthochaera paradoxa).  The  Yellow Wattlebird  (Anthochaera paradoxa) is Australia’s largest honeyeater (380-480 mm) and endemic to Tasmania, found in eucalypt forest  and woodlands typical of the River-Forest.  It feeds  on insects and nectar. Both sexes are similar in  appearance.

There are 12 endemic species of birds in  Tasmania and 3 have been identified in this  area; Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus),  The well known  Green Rosella ( Platycercus  caledonicus ) is Australia’s largest rosella    (330-370mm). Male and female birds have    the same bright green and yellow colouring.

The swampy low lying areas of the River-Forest  track provide the perfect habitat for the tiny and  vulnerable Burrowing Crayfish ( Engaeus genera).

The Brush-tail Possum  ( Trichosurus Vulpecula )    is nocturnal and is named for its very bushy tail.    It has very thick soft fur that ranges in colour from  silver-grey to yellowish tan to dark brown.

The nocturnal Swamp (velvet-furred)  Rat  ( Rattus Lutreolus) is a native small  mammal, half the size of the introduced  black and brown rats. It forms extensive  systems of runways beneath dense  vegetation.

Echidnas are shy creatures and move slowly and  carefully.  If disturbed they roll into a ball or vigorously dig  into the ground so that only the spines are exposed.  They  have short limbs and powerful claws.  They mainly eat ants  and termites, but other invertebrates especially grubs,  larvae and worms can be a part of their diet.

Platypus are resident in the freshwater habitat of the Brid River. They dig burrows in the earth banks and forage  mainly at night on small invertebrate animals on the  bottom, including crustaceans, worms, molluscs, as well  as the larvae of many freshwater insects. They can easily  detect movement on the river bank, and they have acute hearing.

The Spotted-tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) is the second largest carnivorous marsupial in  the world. They kill their prey such as rats, gliding  possums, small or injured wallabies, and reptiles  by biting on or behind the head. They vary from  reddish brown to dark chocolate brown with white spots on the body and tail.

The Bennetts or Red-necked Wallaby  (Macro Rufogriscus) is Tasmania’s largest marsupial and the    Rufous or Tasmanian Pademelon ( Thylogale billardierii)  is the second largest.  The Bennetts Wallaby is easily  distinguished by its black nose and paws, and white stripe  on the upper lip.  Both are mostly nocturnal and solitary,   but may be seen grazing at dusk while they feed on grasses  and herbs, and the leaves of trees and...

The Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Southern-brown    Bandicoot and Spotted-tailed Quoll are endangered    and fully protected by law.     Bandicoots are small, nocturnal, solitary marsupials,  with large ears and pointed snouts.  The Eastern  Barred Bandicoot ( Perameles Gunnii ) has a white tail  and stripes across its hindquarters.  The  Southern-  brown Bandicoot ( Isoodon Obesulus) is dark brown  in colour and its nose, ears and hind feet are...

“Yah Pulingina” -Welcome to Country. In respect and recognition of the leenerrerter the traditional owners of the coast and hinterlands around Bridport.