Bin Chicken Island
This island at Coburg Lake Reserve is home to a sizable, very visible colony of Australian white ibis.

Island at Coburg Lake Reserve, home to a sizable colony of Australian white ibis.

Why Go

🐦 Observe a large, visible colony of Australian white ibis
🌳 Explore Coburg Lake Reserve with hiking, cycling trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds
🌿 Visit a protected native habitat for birds

Why Avoid

šŸ‘‚ Community concerns about noise, smell, and behavior of the ibis colony
āš ļø Potential negative impact on the reserve's environment, including damage to vegetation and reduced other bird species
šŸ’§ Poor water quality in the lake due to ibis droppings

Tips

🚫 Do not feed the birds and adhere to conservation guidelines
šŸ—“ļø Nesting usually occurs between October and March

Hours

šŸ•’ Nesting season is typically October to March

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