After clearing a jungle of balloon vine, Chinese elm, lantana and sunflower along the banks of Witton Creek, native trees and Aristolochia vines were established, but the relentless pressure from Glycine, Madeira vine and lack of water has made progress slow. Despite (and because of) the weeds, the creek bank is a haven for wildlife. Rails, spoonbills, herons, pied shags, grey duck, white tailed water rats, freshwater tortoises carpet pythons, green tree snakes and water dragons either breed or are regularly observed foraging on the banks or in the water.
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