Middle Lake Ibis Rookery

Middle Lake Ibis Rookery Kerang is a must-visit destination for those who love nature and bird watching.

This picturesque location is situated six kilometres north of Kerang and attracts visitors from all over the world. With its natural beauty and abundant birdlife, this place offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Ibis Rookery at Middle Lake is the perfect place for bird watchers to spot various bird species, including Strawnecked and White Ibis, Pelicans, Swans, Spoonbills, Egrets and Ducks. This bird hide is an ideal spot for viewing the birds in their natural habitat. They can be seen nesting on islands of lignum and reeds, which have been bent over and trampled by the Ibis to form nests. The Ibis numbers often exceed 20,000, and the location offers an opportunity to view both species of Ibis which inhabit the rookery.

The White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage. The head is featherless, with the skin black and a long, down-curved, black beak. They are highly nomadic and can travel long distances.

The Straw-necked Ibis has unique, yellow, straw-like feathers on its neck. The wings, back and collar are glossy, iridescent black, while most of the underparts are white. Like the White Ibis, its head is featherless, with the skin black and a long, down-curved, black beak. In addition to the Ibis species, the Royal Spoonbill with its black, spoon-shaped bill and