Flora and Fauna
George Kendall Riverside Park is an important habitat for flora and fauna. The riverside is occupied by mangroves and a saltmarsh with of patch of vulnerable Narrow-leafed Wilsonia (Wilsonia backhousei). Elsewhere in the park are the Sydney Peppermint (Eucalyptus piperita), Brush Box (Lophostemon confertus), Red-stemmed Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia) and Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis). The park is also home to common weeds such as Farmers Friend (Bidens pilosa) and Purpletop (Verbena bonariensis).
Numerous bird species either live in or visit the park, including the Grey Butcherbird (Cracticus torquatus), White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) and the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). The park is also home to common introduced species such as the Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis).
George Kendall Riverside Park has a dedicated bushcare group that includes residents and council members who volunteer to regenerate the native bush. Every third Sunday of the month (except in the heat of summer) the group plants native species and removes weeds. New members are welcome.
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