Where is it?: Clayton Wetlands is a camping area along the Clayton River, off the Birdsville Track about 54km NE of Marree. There are showers and toilets on site as well as an artesian bore fed hot-tub.
Owner: Clayton Station
Property summary: Total area c. 170 hectares. Out of Hundreds – Part Block 1086
Landscape Management Region: South Australian Arid Lands
Habitat:104Coolabah (Eucalyptus coolabah) with Coobah (Acacia stenophylla) and Broughton Willow (Acacia salicina) are found along the river channels. The surrounding country is mostly chenopod shrubland.\
Total Species Recorded to Date: 107 (non-passerines 59, passerines 48)
Common Species: Black-faced Cuckooshrike, Diamond Dove, White-plumed Honeyeater, Magpielark, Crested Pigeon, Australian Raven
Less Common Species: White-necked Heron, Australasian Swamphen, Brolga, Australian Hobby, White-winged Fairywren, Pied Honeyeater
Updated: 10/07/2022
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