Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Middle Point, Northern Territory
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Fogg Dam during the Build-Up
Silhouetted birds at sunrise at Fogg Dam around July–August
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Location in Northern Territory
Nearest town or city	Humpty Doo
Established	13 August 1982 (1982-08-13)
Area	37.08 square kilometres (14.32 sq mi)
Visitation	63,200 (in 2017)
Managing authorities	Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Website	Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
See also	Protected areas of the Northern Territory

The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is a special protected area in Australia. It's a big wetland area about 70 kilometers east of Darwin. This amazing place is in the Northern Territory and is part of the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains. This whole area is known as an Important Bird Area because so many birds live there!

Fogg Dam is a fantastic spot for seeing all sorts of wildlife. It's home to many local and traveling water birds. You can also find a lot of snakes here, including the Water Python and the Death Adder. There are even special platforms where you can watch the animals safely.

Both Saltwater Crocodiles and Freshwater Crocodiles live at Fogg Dam. You can see them all year round! The reserve is always open, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long.

What Animals Live Here?

Fogg Dam is a busy place for animals, especially birds! It's like a giant hotel for many different types of birds.

Birds of the Water and Sky

Many birds love to hang out near the water and in the sky above Fogg Dam. You might see graceful birds like the White-bellied Sea Eagle soaring high. There are also smaller birds like the Crimson Finch and the White-browed Crake. Birds like the Whiskered Tern and Little Curlew also enjoy the open water and muddy banks.

Birds of the Grassy Shallows

Some birds prefer the shallower, grassy parts of the dam. Here, you can spot different kinds of Ibis, such as the Australian White Ibis and the Glossy Ibis. Big, beautiful birds like the Brolga and the Black-necked Stork (also called Jabiru) walk through these areas. You'll also see lots of Magpie Geese here.

Birds of the Lilied Shallows

The parts of the dam covered with lily pads are perfect for other birds. Look for the Comb-crested Jacana, which can walk right on the lily pads! Other elegant birds like the Royal Spoonbill and the Yellow-billed Spoonbill feed in these areas. You might also see different types of Egret, such as the Great Egret and the Little Egret.

Birds of the Open Water

The wide-open parts of the dam are home to larger water birds. You'll often see Australian Pelicans floating calmly. Different kinds of Cormorant, like the Little Black Cormorant, dive for fish. Ducks such as the Plumed Whistling Duck and the Wandering Whistling Duck also swim here.

Birds of the Paperbark Trees

The trees around Fogg Dam are also full of life. You can hear the calls of the Eastern Koel and see the colorful Rainbow Bee-eater. Many types of Honeyeater live here, including the Blue-faced Honeyeater. Keep an eye out for the friendly Willie Wagtail and the bright Forest Kingfisher.

Images for kids

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  Birds of Banks and Sky

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  Birds of Grassed Shallows

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  Birds of Lilied Shallows

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  Birds of Open Water

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  File snake at Fogg Dam