Wildlife of Eurardy

Insects and birds also flourish in this floral abundance and the property is significant for its contribution to the conservation of woodland-dependant birds. Vegetation clearance in the wheatbelt has caused a serious population decline for many such species.

Some of the bird species of conservation significance found on Eurardy are the square-tailed kite and malleefowl (listed as Nationally Vulnerable), the red-tailed black cockatoo, white-browed babbler and crested bellbird (considered Near Threatened). A suite of declining woodland species will also be protected including the red-capped robin, white-browed scrub wren, mulga parrots and pardalote species. Currently, the property bird list has just under 100 species, with additions happening all the time.

Little is known about the wildlife on the property as no formal surveys have been undertaken. However we do know that the nationally threatened malleefowl occurs here and recent tracks and mounds have been located. The crested bellbird is another species which is listed as threatened in WA. Though elusive, its distinct call is often heard in the shrubby undergrowth.

Unfortunately the mammal fauna of the region has suffered much extinction. The numbat, bilby, burrowing bettong, western barred bandicoot and chuddich (western quoll) all used to frequent the woodlands and shrublands of the property. Now on the verge of extinction, these species highlight the need for further and ongoing conservation initiatives. In recent years, a number of these species have been re-introduced into neighbouring Kalbarri National Park and it is expected that they have extended their range into Eurardy Reserve. Spinifex hopping mice, thorny devils, fat-tailed and hairy-footed dunnarts are present but elusive while Eastern grey kangaroos, emus and Euros are regularly encountered. Eurardy is also likely habitat for honey possums, a significant number of bat species and the western spiny-tailed skink (listed as endangered).