Calendar of events

July marks the start of the Brolga breeding season which lasts through until December. It is a time when pairs are established on freshwater meadows or shallow freshwater marshes. In some situations, they may create nest sites in the shallows of permanent open water provided there is sufficient wetland vegetation.

Climatic shifts, such as this year's El Niño, can reduce both the frequency and duration of wetland filling, which consequently diminishes breeding success and juvenile survival.