Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, reservoir in Australia
Devilbend Natural Features Reserve is a large protected area of lake, grassland, and bushland on the Mornington Peninsula. The central Devilbend Reservoir is the biggest inland body of water in the region and provides habitat for waterbirds, raptors, and many other animals.
The reserve once served as a water supply site for Melbourne and was important to the city's water system. Over time it transformed into a nature reserve where community groups and government agencies work together to maintain and restore the habitat.
The reserve sits on traditional Bunurong Country and holds deep cultural meaning for this Indigenous community. Their ongoing connection to the land shapes how the place is cared for and used today.
Access is straightforward with the main entrance open all day and multiple trails circling the water, some as easy boardwalks. Visitors should bring drinking water and take their rubbish with them, as onsite facilities are limited.
The area is a key spot for seeing at-risk species like the blue-billed duck and is recognized by BirdLife International as an important site for bird conservation. At the same time, visitors paddling kayaks or canoes gain a completely different view of the water and surrounding land.
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