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In the ancient past, the valley floor was blocked. This caused a residual alluvial deposit, which resulted in relatively deep and fertile soils. The tall [[Eucalyptus deanei|mountain blue gum (''Eucalyptus deanei'')]] trees in the gully may reach {{convert|50|m|ft}} in height.<ref>National Parks & Wildlife Service - Information Sign</ref> On the ridges the dry stunted vegetation is typical of much of the [[Sydney sandstone|sandstone]] based areas near Sydney.
In the ancient past, the valley floor was blocked. This caused a residual alluvial deposit, which resulted in relatively deep and fertile soils. The tall [[Eucalyptus deanei|mountain blue gum (''Eucalyptus deanei'')]] trees in the gully may reach {{convert|50|m|ft}} in height.<ref>National Parks & Wildlife Service - Information Sign</ref> On the ridges the dry stunted vegetation is typical of much of the [[Sydney sandstone|sandstone]] based areas near Sydney.


The area is well regarded by bird watchers. Noteworthy species here include the [[powerful owl]], [[lyrebird]], [[sooty owl]], and the tiny [[Weebill]].<ref name=bird>{{cite web|title=Blue Gum Swamp, Winmalee|url=http://www.eremaea.com/SiteSpeciesList.aspx?Site=1245|work=Eremaea Birds A birding atlas built from members' bird lists|accessdate=15 August 2012}}</ref>
The area is well regarded by bird watchers. Noteworthy species here include the [[powerful owl]], [[lyrebird]], [[sooty owl]], and the tiny [[Weebill]].<ref name=bird>{{cite web|title=Blue Gum Swamp, Winmalee|url=http://www.eremaea.com/SiteSpeciesList.aspx?Site=1245|work=Eremaea Birds A birding atlas built from members' bird lists|accessdate=15 August 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021090832/http://www.eremaea.com/SiteSpeciesList.aspx?Site=1245|archivedate=21 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


Mammal species are mostly nocturnal and not often seen. However, they include the [[yellow-bellied glider]], [[sugar glider]] and [[microbat]]s.
Mammal species are mostly nocturnal and not often seen. However, they include the [[yellow-bellied glider]], [[sugar glider]] and [[microbat]]s.

Revision as of 04:55, 22 July 2017

This article is about the nature reserve and swamp located adjacent to the Blue Gum Creek in the Grose Valley of the Blue Mountains, Australia, near Winmalee. For the nature reserve and forest also in the same valley, near Blackheath, see Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains.

Blue Gum Swamp
New South Wales
Mountain blue gum trunk/bark, in the reserve
Blue Gum Swamp is located in New South Wales
Blue Gum Swamp
Blue Gum Swamp
Nearest town or cityWinmalee
Coordinates33°39.065′S 150°36.340′E / 33.651083°S 150.605667°E / -33.651083; 150.605667
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

The Blue Gum Swamp is a protected nature reserve located in the lower Grose Valley of the Blue Mountains, in Blue Mountains National Park, in New South Wales west of Sydney, southeastern Australia. Situated adjacent to the Blue Gum Creek near Winmalee, the reserve is part of the Greater Blue Mountains and is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1]

Natural history

Leucopogon fletcheri flowers in the Blue Gum Swamp.

In the ancient past, the valley floor was blocked. This caused a residual alluvial deposit, which resulted in relatively deep and fertile soils. The tall mountain blue gum (Eucalyptus deanei) trees in the gully may reach 50 metres (160 ft) in height.[2] On the ridges the dry stunted vegetation is typical of much of the sandstone based areas near Sydney.

The area is well regarded by bird watchers. Noteworthy species here include the powerful owl, lyrebird, sooty owl, and the tiny Weebill.[3]

Mammal species are mostly nocturnal and not often seen. However, they include the yellow-bellied glider, sugar glider and microbats.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Blue Mountains National Park: Plan of Management" (PDF). NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (PDF). Government of New South Wales. 1 May 2001. pp. 76, 103. ISBN 0-7313-6998-X. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  2. ^ National Parks & Wildlife Service - Information Sign
  3. ^ "Blue Gum Swamp, Winmalee". Eremaea Birds A birding atlas built from members' bird lists. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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