The Sanctuary, is located at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
It is a large wetlands ecosystem surrounded by bushland that has been protected by a predator-proof fence for around 40 years, creating a refuge for a range of native animals.
Stroll along a 2.1km wheelchair accessible pathway past a series of interconnected ponds.
The Sanctuary gives visitors the opportunity to view platypuses and a variety of bird species at the ponds. This area also supports populations of Cunningham’s skinks and Antechinus, as well as reintroduced free-ranging populations of Long-Nosed Potoroos and Southern Brown Bandicoots as well as Brush-tailed Rock-Wallabies that have retired from the breeding program.
It’s a great place to experience moments of awe, and take photographs of the wildlife.
Here are some recent photos of mine taken in Janurary, 2024.
Superb Fairy Wren (male)
Superb Fairy Wren (male)
Superb Fairy Wren (female)
Long-nosed Potoroo
Long-nosed Potoroo
Long-nosed Potoroo
Pied Cormorant
Eastern Yellow Robin
Eastern Yellow Robin
Eastern Yellow Robin
Eastern shriketit
Eastern shriketit grooming
