Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary, Nature reserve in Victoria, Australia.
The sanctuary encompasses wetlands, woodlands, and open fields across 535 hectares, providing shelter for over 150 species of birds including owls and honeyeaters.
Gordon Clarke, a sheep farmer and conservationist, established the sanctuary in 1975 by donating his initial 31-hectare block of land to Bird Observation & Conservation Australia.
The Friends of Clarkesdale volunteer group maintains the sanctuary through regular maintenance activities and tree planting programs to support environmental conservation.
Visitors can access the sanctuary via Linton-Piggoreet Road near Glenelg Highway, approximately 40 kilometers from Ballarat and two hours west of Melbourne.
The reserve features artificial wetlands and rehabilitated commercial orchards, now transformed into indigenous woodland vegetation supporting native bird populations.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1975
GPS coordinates: -37.70970,143.61100
Latest update: April 17, 2025 00:11
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