Nearest town or city Winmalee | ||
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Mtb blue gum swamp loop winmalee
The Blue Gum Swamp is a protected nature reserve located in the lower Grose Valley of the Blue Mountains, in Blue Mountains National Park, in New South Wales west of Sydney, southeastern Australia. Situated adjacent to the Blue Gum Creek near Winmalee, the reserve is part of the Greater Blue Mountains and is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Going down to blue gum swamp
Natural history
In the ancient past, the valley floor was blocked. This caused a residual alluvial deposit, which resulted in relatively deep and fertile soils. The tall mountain blue gum (Eucalyptus deanei) trees in the gully may reach 50 metres (160 ft) in height. On the ridges the dry stunted vegetation is typical of much of the sandstone based areas near Sydney.
The area is well regarded by bird watchers. Noteworthy species here include the powerful owl, lyrebird, sooty owl, and the tiny Weebill.
Mammal species are mostly nocturnal and not often seen. However, they include the yellow-bellied glider, sugar glider and microbats.