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Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the park. Black Swans and Pacific Black Ducks are common, both feeding and breeding in the park.
Wetland species found include:
- the Cattle Egret
- Common Tern
- Eastern Curlew
- Great Egret
- Pomarine Jaeger
- Pelicans
- White-throated Needletail.
Native mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the park include Common Bent-wing Bats, Common Brushtail Possums, Glossy Grass Skinks and Common Froglets.
Vegetation
Albert Park contains four wetland areas, three within Albert Park Lake and one in the Corroboree tree area.
The two native vegetation communities in the park are Grassy Wetlands and Plain Grass Woodlands.
The most significant areas of vegetation are on Gunn Island and around the Corroboree Tree. The islands at the north end of the lake provide habitats for native wildlife such as wetland and migratory birds.
Visitor experiences
Temporary delays for Great Ocean Road users near the Twelve Apostles
23 May 2013
Works to build a new pedestrian underpass at Gibson Steps near Port Campbell are set to begin at the end of May. The $500,000 project will provide a safe link for walkers, extending the Great Ocean Walk to the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge, Darren Shiell said …