Dr Heather McGinness

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Basin-scale
River Flows and Connectivity
December 11, 2024

​​Basin-scale evaluation of 2022–23 Commonwealth environmental water: Synthesis​ Report

High rainfall in 2022-23 led to extensive flooding in the Murray-Darling Basin, boosting wetland health and supporting diverse plant and animal species.

Di Flett
Susan Cuddy
Dr Shane Brooks
Dr Tanya Doody
Dr Felix Egger
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Macquarie River and Marshes
Waterbirds
May 26, 2023

Exciting waterbird tracking update!

A juvenile Intermediate Egret, tracked from Australia to Papua New Guinea, reveals new insights into migration patterns and stopover sites.

Dr Heather McGinness
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Basin-scale
Waterbirds
May 10, 2021

Sharing Science Guide: Satellite Tracking of Australian Waterbirds

Track the incredible journeys of Australian waterbirds with satellite technology, revealing their migration patterns and the critical habitats they rely on.

Dr Heather McGinness
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Basin-scale
Waterbirds
October 11, 2020

Satellite tracking waterbird movements – what can it tell us and how does it work?

CSIRO's satellite tracking reveals the incredible journeys of waterbirds, helping us understand their movements and improve conservation efforts.

Dr Heather McGinness
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Basin-scale
Waterbirds
November 7, 2019

What’s for dinner? Understanding waterbird chick energy requirements

Researchers study how water management impacts waterbird breeding. Discover how environmental flows support ibis and spoonbill chicks, ensuring they have enough food to thrive and grow in their wetland habitats.

Julia Mynott
Dr Heather McGinness
Lauren O'Brien
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Basin-scale
Waterbirds
November 7, 2019

Waterbird movements and habitat choices

GPS-tracked waterbirds reveal their secret journeys, helping scientists protect vital habitats and boost bird populations.

Dr Heather McGinness
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Basin-scale
Waterbirds
November 5, 2019

Waterbird feathering their nests

Researchers track waterbird nesting success, revealing how environmental flows and habitat management can boost bird populations and ensure chicks thrive. Discover the secrets of ibis and spoonbill breeding in this vital wetland ecosystem.

Dr Heather McGinness
Dr Kate Brandis
Dr Veronica Doerr
Professor Richard Kingsford
Dr Ralph MacNally
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Webinars

Waterbirds on the wing

How satellite-tracking of waterbird movements from the Murray-Darling Basin is informing water and wetland management.

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Spatial and temporal scales of waterbird movements and habitat use

This webinar series is an opportunity to hear firsthand the activities taking place in the Flow-MER Program. Each video is presented by one of our team members who provide an insight into the latest findings and progress being made in their area of expertise.

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Artwork credit: Wiradjuri Artist Rebecca Salcole
Acknowledgement of Country

The Flow-MER Program team acknowledges the First Nations communities of the Murray–Darling Basin and pays respect to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and sky Country across the Basin and value the expertise, wisdom and enduring connections that have informed their care for Country over millennia.

We recognise the intrinsic connection of First Nations people to Country, and we value the enduring cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to the rivers, wetlands, and floodplains of the Basin. We are committed to working with First Nations people across the Murray–Darling Basin to build relationships in a meaningful and genuine way to support and empower them in reaching their aspirations.

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