Beardy River facts for kids
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The Beardy River weir
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| Other name(s) | Glen Creek, Robertsons Creek, Washpool Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | New England Tablelands |
| District | New England |
| Municipality | Glen Innes Severn |
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| Main source | near Deepwater 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
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| River system | Murray–Darling basin |
The Beardy River is a cool river in the New England area of New South Wales, Australia. It's a perennial river, which means it flows all year round! This river is an important part of the huge Murray–Darling basin, which is one of the biggest river systems in the world.
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Where Does the Beardy River Flow?
The Beardy River starts its journey about 14 kilometers (9 miles) north-west of a town called Deepwater. From there, it flows in different directions, heading south-west, then west-north-west, and finally north-north-west.
The river eventually meets up with the Dumaresq River. This meeting point is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south-east of Bonshaw. The Beardy River generally flows south of the Torrington State Recreation Area. Over its total length of 90 kilometers (56 miles), the river drops about 675 meters (2,215 feet) in height.
Amazing Animals and Plants
The area around the Beardy River is super special because it's home to many rare and endangered plants and animals. It's like a natural treasure chest!
Rare Plants
You can find some really unique plants here. These include the MacNutt's wattle, which is a type of acacia tree. There's also the velvet wattle and the Torrington pea. These plants are very important and need to be protected.
Special Birds
The Beardy River region is a great place for birdwatching. Many endangered birds live here. Keep an eye out for the beautiful glossy black-cockatoo with its shiny feathers. You might also spot the brown treecreeper, which climbs up tree trunks looking for food.
Other cool birds include the speedy swift parrot, the graceful square-tailed kite, and the wise-looking barking owl. These birds are all part of the river's amazing ecosystem.
Other Wildlife
It's not just birds and plants! The area also has some interesting marsupials. These are animals that carry their babies in a pouch. You might be lucky enough to see a spotted-tailed quoll, which is a native cat-like animal. There are also squirrel gliders, which can glide through the air, and of course, the adorable koala.
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A male glossy black-cockatoo.
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The barking owl, a resident of central Queensland, Australia.
