See also: complete lists of all species found in the Lake.

Birds

	Black Swan Cygnus atratus The largest concentrations of Black Swans, often over 500 birds, occur in association with macro-algae and seagrass beds off Windang Peninsula, Whyjuck Bay, Koong-Burry Bay and Griffins Bay. A large influx of 2212 Black Swans was recorded on the lake on 7 February 1991. Swans feed on the roots and shoots of the seagrasses and utilise the lake as a reliable feeding ground. Photo © Chris J. Chafer
	Royal Spoonbill Platalea regia Spoonbills are white, long-legged deepwater waders recognised by their black spoon-shaped bills. They feed by wading slowly, swishing their bills from side to side, relying on hair-trigger reflexes to snap up any aquatic creature touched. They can therefore fish productively in muddy water. The Royal Spoonbill is a common bird of the lake margins. Flocks of 20 or more can be seen in most months on the lake. Photo © Chris J. Chafer
	Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio Large birds the size of a chicken with a purple-blue front and red bill. Often grazes on grass well away from water, but makes for cover if disturbed. Loud screeching call. A resident bird of the lake, present on Bevans Island and occasionally found in Whyjuck, Koong Burry and Haywards Bay, as well as along Windang Peninsula. Breeding populations exist on peripheral wetlands around Griffins Bay. Photo © Chris J. Chafer