Former potato farm given new life as bird sanctuary (opens original article in a new tab)

A former potato farm in Western Australia has been transformed into a bird sanctuary to protect rare and migratory species, with plans for public access and research.

• Environmentalists purchased a former potato farm in 2023 to create a bird sanctuary.
• The 104-hectare site was flooded to support rare and migratory birds, including the Australasian bittern.
• The sanctuary will include a bird hide, interpretive trail, and monitoring systems for research and conservation.