Wildlife Enhancement Plan 2014 – 2019
www.subiaco.wa.gov.au Goal statement
The Wildlife Enhancement Plan 2014–2019 aims to support increased biodiversity and the conservation of native fauna and fauna habitat within the local environment.
Acknowledgements
The city would like to thank Danielle Bowler from the City of Joondalup, Tamara Kabat from Bird Life Australia, Mathew Swan from the Department of Parks and Wildlife and Jake Tanner from the City of Fremantle for assisting with the development of this plan.
The City of Subiaco is committed to protecting the global environment through local action. By printing this publication on Australian made 100 per cent recycled paper, the city aims to conserve the resources of the city. The document is available via the Internet at www.subiaco.wa.gov.au table of contents
Table of contents
Executive summary 4 Key definitions 5 Introduction 6 Wildlife conservation and enhancement 7
Parks, reserves and street trees 7
Wetlands 7
Greenways and remnant bushland areas 8
Aboriginal cultural significance 8
Community education 8 Management of identified risks 10
Climate change 10
Feral animals 10
Domestic animals 10
Plant pathogens 10
Resources and useful links 11 References 12 Appendix A: Fauna list 13 Photo courtesy of Margaret Owen
City of Subiaco 2014 –2019 Wildlife enhancement plan | 3 Executive summary
Executive summary
The Wildlife Enhancement Plan 2014–2019 aims to support increased biodiversity and the conservation of native fauna and fauna habitat within the city’s local environment. The plan includes actions to enhance wildlife conservation, as well as provide education and participation opportunities for the community. This plan is an action required under the city’s Environment Enhancement Plan 2012–2016, and is informed by the Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan. The major opportunities within the city for wildlife conservation and enhancement exist within the urban forest, which includes the city’s extensive network of street trees, parks and reserves, green corridors, private gardens, wetlands and remnant bushland. The urban forest also provides regional linkages with more substantial habitat areas in the surrounding western suburbs, such as Kings Park and Bold Park. The key risks to native fauna and fauna habitat in the city identified in this plan include climate change, feral and domestic animals, and plant pathogens. Each of these risks has been described and management actions proposed to minimise their impact.
Recommended management actions:
Ref Actions 2014–15 2015–16 2016 –17 2017–18
Develop a management process for retaining senescent habitat 1 trees in public open space. Where retention is not suitable, retain tree hollows and logs for re-use within the city’s natural areas
Continue best practice management and enhancement of the 2 urban forest including the increase of canopy cover
Conserve existing and develop new areas of fauna habitat within 3 parks and reserves
Provide constructed habitat features such as nest boxes and insect 4 hotels and monitor use
5 Develop processes for dealing with sick or injured wildlife
Develop education programs and signage on appropriate 6 interactions with wildlife
7 Improve wildlife crossing signage at known high-risk locations 8 Manage invasive weeds and algal blooms in wetland areas
Improve the habitat quality of wetlands by at source management 9 of nutrients and pollutants, and litter removal
10 Develop and improve connectivity of regional and local greenways
Continue to implemement the JH Abrahams Bushland Management 11 Plan 2012–2016
Provide cultural interpretive wildlife signage and artwork at 12 appropriate locations
Provide information on the city’s website on issues related to local 13 wildlife, including management practices and contact organisations
Continue to partner with universities and offer student scholarships 14 for native fauna research projects
Work with local community groups, businesses, residents and 15 schools on fauna habitat enhancement projects where possible
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Ref Actions 2014–15 2015–16 2016 –17 2017–18
Develop education materials and work with developers to aid in the 16 uptake of native fauna habitat features for new developments and existing private property
Coordinate implementation of initiatives with government and non- 17 government wildlife organisations, and surrounding landholders, where necessary to strengthen the delivery of actions outlined in this plan
Enhance available habitat through the creation of innovative areas 18 of green open space such as vertical gardens and green roof tops where viable and practicable
Continue implementation of the city’s Local Climate Change 19 Adaptation Action Plan 2013–2017
Support the WESROC feral species management program including 20 promotion of the feral animal sighting form and associated register
Review ‘dog off leash’ classification of parks and reserves and 21 determine whether amendments are required to protect native fauna
Improve signage and management of ‘dog off leash’ areas to 22 protect native fauna
Implement the Cat Act 2011 to better manage the impact of cats 23 on the natural environment
Develop and implement the city’s Plant Pathogen Management Plan 24 to prevent further loss of fauna habitat
Key definitions
Biodiversity (biological diversity): Life and its processes, including the variety of living organisms, genetic differences among them, and the communities and ecosystems in which they occur. Fauna: The animals of a region or area considered as a whole, including domestic animals. Feral animal: Non-native fauna that has been released into the wild or escaped domestication and established a self-sustaining population that cannot be easily controlled. Habitat: The natural or constructed home or environment of an animal or plant. Native fauna: The native animals of a region or area considered as a whole. Plant pathogen: Organisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes that cause plant diseases. Urban forest: The trees and shrubs on all public and private land in urban areas, including street trees, parks and reserves, green corridors, wetlands and remnant bushland. Wildlife: Wild animals collectively; the native fauna of a region.
Photo courtesy of Margaret Owen
City of Subiaco 2014 –2019 Wildlife enhancement plan | 5 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The City of Subiaco (they city) is home to a variety of terrestrial (land) and aquatic (water) fauna including native species that are listed as endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Preserving a diversity of native fauna is essential to ensure healthy ecosystem function and maintain a region’s biodiversity. Prior to European settlement the city consisted primarily of Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) and Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) forest interspersed with Banksia woodland and wetland habitats, however, today no significant natural areas remain within the city. Fauna habitat within the city is provided by the urban forest, which includes street trees, parks, green corridors, private gardens, two wetlands and two fragments of remnant bushland. Fauna in Subiaco is supported regionally by significant areas of bushland in the surrounding western suburbs, including Bold Park, Kings Park and Swanbourne Bushland. The city’s Lake Mabel Talbot and Lake Jualbup are part of a continuous chain of remaining wetland habitats in the region that include Lake Monger, Perry Lakes, Lake Claremont and the Swan River foreshore. The urban forest supports a diverse range of wildlife. Terrestrial fauna include the brushtail possum, as well as less common species such as the carnaby’s cockatoo, forest red-tailed black cockatoo and micro bats. The bushland areas are also home to feral species including foxes and rabbits which threaten native fauna and their habitat. The city’s wetlands and riverine areas are used by migratory birds such as rainbow bee eaters and red-necked stints on a seasonal basis. The city has a role to play to ensure that local habitat areas are closely linked, accessible and capable of supporting native fauna associated with the region. The Wildlife Enhancement Plan 2014–2019 aims to support increased biodiversity and the conservation of native fauna and fauna habitat within the city. The plan outlines actions to enhance wildlife conservation, as well as provide education and participation opportunities for the community. Actions are supported by a number of specific projects detailed in an internal operations document and implemented through departmental annual business plans. Progress of actions outlined in this plan will be reviewed on a six monthly basis and reported to the city’s executive leadership team. The city’s target is to achieve 80 per cent or more of the actions scheduled in each financial year. Highlights of achievements will be included in the City of Subiaco’s Annual Report. The plan will be reviewed and revised as necessary at the end of the four-year implementation period.
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Wildlife conservation and enhancement
Parks, reserves and street trees The city manages over 78 hectares of public parks, gardens and reserves, and approximately 15,000 trees. This provides a significant volume of habitat suitable for native fauna. Many fauna species have adapted to the urban environment and are known to reside, feed and breed within the city. Action 1: Develop a management process for retaining senescent habitat trees in public open space. Where retention is not suitable, retain tree hollows and logs for re-use within the city’s natural areas Action 2: Continue best practice management and enhancement of the urban forest including the increase of canopy cover Action 3: Conserve existing and develop new areas of fauna habitat within parks and reserves Action 4: Provide constructed habitat features such as nest boxes and insect hotels and monitor use Wetlands The city has two parks which contain wetlands; Mabel Talbot Park and Lake Jualbup. The wetlands and surrounding habitat including trees and understory plants support long-necked turtles and a range of native birds, frogs, fish and macro-invertebrates, the latter of which are considered to represent stable and functioning ecosystems.
Mabel Talbot Park, Jolimont A total of twenty-one land-based and twenty-five aquatic bird species, three frog species and thirty-two aquatic macro-invertebrates have been recorded in the park (WRM, 2002; Ecoscape 2003; Hanson, 2011; Lootz, 2012). The population of long-necked turtles has been estimated to be between thirty-four and fifty-five (Bencini and Turnbull, 2012). The natural drying cycle of the wetland assists in the control of mosquitoes, midges and algal blooms. The drying cycle also plays a role in maintaining natural breeding and migration patterns.
Lake Jualbup, Shenton Park Similar to Lake Mabel Talbot, this wetland supports a number of water bird species, and is of importance for water bird breeding (Native Environmental Systems, 1999; Hanson, 2011). Water bird species diversity was considered to be high, while the overall number of birds was similar to other wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain (WRM, 2013). The park provides habitat for five species of frogs which is similar, if not slightly higher, to other wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain (WRM, 2013). The long-necked turtle population at Lake Jualbup was estimated to once be 621 individuals (Guyot and Kuchling, 1998). Between 2002 and 2004 approximately 500 turtles were relocated to other permanent lakes on the Swan Coastal Plain. In 2005 eighty-nine individuals were captured and from 2011 to 2012 a total of thirty-five individuals were caught (Tysoe, 2005; Hamada, 2011). The population size is now likely to be larger than thirty-six (WRM, 2013). Three species of feral fish are present in the lake, including the mosquito fish, swordtail and goldfish. Seventy-three macro-invertebrate species have been recorded (WRM, 2013). Action 5: Develop processes for dealing with sick or injured wildlife Action 6: Develop education programs and signage on appropriate interactions with wildlife Action 7: Improve wildlife crossing signage at known high-risk locations Action 8: Manage invasive weeds and algal blooms in wetland areas Action 9: Improve the habitat quality of wetlands by at source management of nutrients and pollutants, and litter removal
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Greenways and remnant bushland areas Extensive clearing of the Swan Coastal Plain has resulted in substantial biodiversity and habitat loss. The city has two small areas of remnant bushland located at JH Abrahams Reserve (part of Pelican Point Bush Forever Site 402) and Jolimont Primary School, and shares a two kilometre border with Kings Park. It is critical to preserve the remaining fragments of remnant habitat cross the region, and create linkages between these areas to support the movement of wildlife across the landscape. In this way, greenways also function as wildlife corridors (Figure 1). Action 10: Develop and improve connectivity of regional and local greenways Action 11: Continue to implement the JH Abrahams Bushland Management Plan 2012–2016 Aboriginal cultural significance Prior to European settlement, Aboriginal land management practices ensured plentiful wildlife and plant foods throughout the year (Gammage, 2011; Hancock, 2013). The city has Aboriginal interpretive signage at Mabel Talbot Reserve, JH Abrahams Reserve and Jolimont bushland to recognise the importance of these sites as historical hunting grounds. Action 12: Provide cultural interpretive wildlife signage and artwork at appropriate locations Community education It is important to keep the community informed and engaged in matters relating to the conservation of native fauna and fauna habitat within the city. Private property forms the largest area of land within the city, and the community can play an important role in the success of actions contained within this plan. The city is unique in that the diverse range of wildlife is within its urban area for everyone to experience and enjoy. Fostering a connection with nature is vital for individuals to develop an appreciation of wildlife and the natural environment. Action 13: Provide information on the city’s website on issues related to local wildlife, including management practices and contact organisations Action 14: Continue to partner with universities and offer student scholarships for native fauna research projects Action 15: Work with local community groups, businesses, residents and schools on fauna habitat enhancement projects where possible Action 16: Develop education materials and work with developers to aid in the uptake of native fauna habitat features for new developments and existing private property Action 17: Coordinate implementation of initiatives with government and non-government wildlife organisations, and surrounding landholders
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Figure 1: Local and regional greenways in the city are priority areas for revegetation to function as wildlife corridors.
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Tighe St Tighe Jersey St Jersey
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May St Rosebery St Rosebery
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Landsdowne St Landsdowne Hay St Cardigan Tce
Hay St St Townshend Halesworth Rd Halesworth Forrest Rd Churchill Ave Churchill Ave
Robinson Tce St Olive
Currie St Rowland St
Denis St
Troy Tce Coghlan Rd Dakin St Axon St Barker Rd Barker Rd Barker Rd Thomas St Richardson
Lutley Ave Tce
Jersey St Park St Park St Park St
Wilsmore St Roberta St
Denis St Stevens St Rowland St Willcock Ave
Bedford Ave Bagot Rd Rokeby Rd Bagot Rd McCallum Ave
Northmore St Subiaco
Munsie Ave Lawler St Woolnough St Railway Rd Theatre Troy Tce Kings Rd Francis St
Bedford Ave Douglas Ave Douglas
Salisbury St
Hickey Ave Rokeby Rd
Rupert St
Proclamation St Gardens Townshend St Hamersley Rd Hamersley Rd Robinson St
Refern St
Hensman Rd
Federal St
Redfern St Union St Rawson St Chubb St Sadlier St Underwood Ave Darbyshire Dr
Kershaw St
Salisbury St
Derby Rd
Chester St
Ada St bushland Browne St Nicholl St HeytesburyHeytesbury Rd Rd
Gloster Gloster St
Gloster St Union St
Nash St St Duke St Rupert St Rupert
View St
Coleraine St
Finlayson St
Salisbury St
Cunningham St Kings Park
Coolgardie St Nicholson Rd Lonnie St Nicholson Rd
Gray St Selby St Rankin Rd
Henry St William St Thomas St
Austin St
Arthur St
Rosalie St
Waverley St Hensman Rd
Stubbs Tce Shenton Waylen Rd Keightly Rd Park Lake Morgan St
bushland Derby Rd
King St Jualbup Excelsior St Evans St Herbert Rd
Stanmore St
Waverley St Onslow Rd Onslow Rd
Bowman St Railway Rd Charles St
James St Lyall St
Hilda St Rosalie
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Herbert St
Murchison St
Hopetoun Tce Commercial Rd Park Parks Smyth Rd Cuthbert St
Harvey Rd John St Aberdare Rd Regional Greenways
Hospital Ave Local Greenways Kings Park Green Contributions Monash Ave Outside priority Greenways
Hardy Rd
Winthrop Ave External Links
Karella St Poole Ave Significant Tree Avenues
Tareena St Tareena
Kanimbla Rd Park Rd City of Subiaco boundary
Hampden Rd Mounts Bay Rd
River Foreshore Stirling Hwy Link
Cooper St
University of
Clark St Fairway Western Australia
Edward St Swan River
Myers St Hackett Dr
Cook St Broadway
Caporn St
Parkway Fairway Everett St Pelican Point
Princess Rd
The Ave
Swan River River Park Foreshore
J.H. Abrahams Link
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Management of identified risks
Climate change The impact of climate change on the natural environment is expected to be a substantial threat to native fauna. The anticipated increased temperatures and reduced rainfall, combined with extreme weather events, will impact the habitats and food sources of many animals. Extreme weather is also likely to result in physical impacts such as loss of habitat trees and mortality of native fauna through trauma. Action 18: Enhance available habitat through the creation of innovative areas of green open space such as vertical gardens and green roof tops where viable and practicable Action 19: Continue implementation of the city’s Local Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2013–2017 Feral animals The city is home to a variety of feral species such as foxes, rabbits, rainbow lorikeets, mosquito fish and others which impact native wildlife through habitat destruction, competition for resources and food, or predation. The city works with the Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils (WESROC) to implement a cross-boundary approach and ensure effective control of feral species. Action 20: Support the WESROC feral species management program including promotion of the feral animal sighting form and associated register
Domestic animals Domestic cats and dogs also threaten native fauna by causing stress through chasing, disturbing nests and predation. Action 21: Review ‘dog off leash’ classification of parks and reserves and determine whether amendments are required to protect native fauna Action 22: Improve signage and management of ‘dog off leash’ areas to protect native fauna Action 23: Implement the Cat Act 2011 to better manage the impact of cats on the natural environment Plant pathogens Dieback from the spread of plant disease Phytophthora in Western Australia is recognised as a disaster of national significance due to its devastating impact on native ecosystem structure and function (DoE, 2014). Other pathogens affecting tree health locally include Honey Fungus (Armillaria luteobubalina) and Canker disease (Quambalaria sp. and Botryosphaeria sp.) and Sphaeropsis Blight (Sphaeropsis sapinea). Collapse of vegetation structures reduces the number and diversity of native fauna able to be supported. Action 24: Develop and implement the city’s Plant Pathogen Management Plan to prevent further loss of fauna habitat
Photo courtesy of Shane Butcher
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Resources
Other city documents that complement this plan include, but are not limited to: • Draft Local Planning Strategy • Local Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2013–2017 • Environment Enhancement Plan 2012–2016 • JH Abrahams Bushland Management Plan 2012–2016 • Water Conservation Plan 2008 • Dieback Management Plan 2007 • Western Suburbs Greening Plan 2002 • street tree management policy and guidelines • verge development policy and guidelines • public open space management in a drying environment policy • significant tree register.
Useful links
For further information on topics discussed in this plan, the following links may be useful: • Wildcare helpline (Department of Parks and Wildlife), 9474 9055 • Department of Parks and Wildlife, www.dpaw.wa.gov.au • Bird Life Australia, www.birdlife.org.au • The Turtle Oblonga Rescue and Rehabilitation Network, www.turtleoblonganetwork.org.au • Western Australian Gould League, www.wagouldleague.com.au • Western Australian Naturalists Club, www.wanaturalists.org.au • Western Australian Museum, www.museum.wa.gov.au • Perth Zoo, www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au • Society for the Preservation of Raptors, www.raptor.org.au • Karaakin Black Cockatoo Recovery Centre, www.blackcockatoorecovery.com • Snake Identification and Removal, www.snakecatchers.com.au
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References
Bencini, R and A Turnbull (2012) Monitoring of the turtle population at Lake Mabel Talbot Progress Report. University Of Western Australia, Perth Department of Environment (2014) Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Australian Government Department of Environment, Canberra Ecoscape (2003) Mabel Talbot Reserve Management Plan. Ecoscape (Australia) Pty Ltd, North Fremantle Gammage B (2011) The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia. Allen and Unwin, Melbourne Guyot, G And Kuchling, G (1998) Some ecological aspects of populations of oblong turtles Chelodina oblonga in the suburbs of Perth (Western Australia). SEH, pp. 173–181 Hamada S (2011) Genetic population structure of the oblong turtle. The University of Western Australia, Perth Hancock P (2013) The bird that’s as WA as beer and taxis. Accessed May 2013. www.watoday.com.au Hanson T (2011) Water bird survey of Perth wetlands. Murdoch University, Perth Lootz M (2012) Lake Mabel Talbot Wetland Health Assessment with a Major Focus on Macro invertebrate Community. TAFE Central Institute of Technology, East Perth Native Environmental Systems (1999) Report on Lake Jualbup, Shenton Park. City of Subiaco, Perth Tysoe, L (2005) The population structure, reproduction and diet of two urban populations of oblong turtle Chelodina oblonga. Unpublished Honours Thesis, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the University of Western Australia, Perth WRM (2002) Mabel Talbot lake aquatic fauna survey. Wetland Research & Management, Perth WRM (2013) Lake Jualbup aquatic fauna surveys: interim report. Spring 2012 and Autumn 2013 Sampling Final Report. Wetland Research & Management, Perth
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Appendix A: Fauna list
Please note this is not a complete list of species occurring in the Subiaco area and is updated regularly as new information becomes available. Note that the insect fauna group is not included.
Fauna group Common name Species name Mammals Brushtail possum Trichosurus vulpecula White-striped freetail bat Tadarida australis Gould’s wattled bat Chalinolobus gouldii Dogs** Canus lupis familiaris Cats** Felus catus Rabbits* Lepus curpaeums Birds Water birds Australasian darter Anhinga novaehollandiae Australasian grebe Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian shoveler Anas rhynchotis Australian pelican Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian shelduck Tadorna tadornoides Australian white ibis Threskiornis molucca Australian wood duck Chenonetta jubata Banded stilt Cladorhynchus leucocephalus Black fronted dotterel Elseyornis melanops Black swan Cygnus atratus Black tailed native hen Tribonyx ventralis Buff banded rail Gallirallus philippensis Chestnut teal Anas castanea Dusky moorhen Gallinula tenebrosa Eastern great egret Ardea modesta Eurasian coot Fulica atra Freckled duck Stictonetta naevosa Great cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Grey teal Anas gracilis Hoary-headed grebe Poliocephalus poliocephalus Hard head Aythya australis Little black cormorant Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little egret Egretta garzetta Little pied cormorant Microcarbo melanoleucos Mallard duck Anas platyrhynchos Muscovy duck Cairina moschata Musk duck Biziura lobata Nankeen night heron Nycticorax caledonicus Pacific black duck Anas superciliosa Pink eared duck Malacorhynchus membranaceus Purple swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio Red necked stint*** Calidris ruficollis
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Fauna group Common name Species name Birds Straw necked ibis Threskiornis spinicollis White faced heron Egretta novaeholland Yellow billed spoonbill Platalea flavipes Other birds Australian magpie Cracticus tibicen Australian raven Corvus coronoides Australian ringneck (28 parrot) Barnardius zonarius Barn owl Tyto alba Barking owl Ninox connivens Black faced cuckoo shrike Coracina novaehollandiae Carnaby's black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus latirostris Forest red-tailed black cockatoo Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Pink and grey galah Eolophus roseicapillus Grey butcherbird Cracticus torquatus Laughing kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing turtle-dove Streptopelia senegalensis Little corella Cacatua sanguinea Long-billed corella* Cacatua tenuirostris Magpie lark Grallina cyanoleuca New holland honey eater Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Rainbow bee-eater*** Merops ornatus Rainbow lorikeet* Trichoglossus haematodus Red wattlebird Anthochaera carunculata Silver gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae Southern boobook owl Ninox novaeseelandiae Tawny frogmouth Podargus strigoides Welcome swallow Hirundo neoxena White cheeked honey eater Phylidonyris niger Willy wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys Reptiles Long-necked or oblong turtle Chelodina oblonga Bobtail lizard Tiliqua rugosa Skinks Various species Geckos Various species Amphibians Western banjo frog Limnodynastes dorsalis Slender tree frog Litoria adelaidensis Motorbike frog Litoria moorei Squelching froglet Crinia insignifera Guenther's toadlet Pseudophryne guentheri Fish Mosquito fish* Gambusia holbrooki Swordtail* Xiphophorus helleri Goldfish* Carassius auratus
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Fauna group Common name Species name Aquatic macro-invertebrates Round worms Nematoda species Flat worms Tubellaria species Aquatic segmented worms Oligochaeta species Leeches Hirudinea species Freshwater hydra Cridaria species Snails and bivalves Mollusca species Water fleas, copepods and side Crustacea species swimmers Water mites Acarina species Aquatic beetles Coleoptera species Two-winged fly lavae Diptera species Mayfly larvae Ephemeroptera species True bugs Hemiptera species Moth larvae Lepidoptera species Dragonflies and damselflies Odonata species Caddisfly larvae Trichoptera species
* Feral animal ** Domestic animal *** Migratory native species
Photo courtesy of Margaret Owen
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