Description

For those willing to take the time, bird watching in the vicinity of the Derby Townsite can be very rewarding. Over 200 species have been observed. These wetlands were created by the sewerage outlet south of the town. In 2001 water from the wetland was diverted to the golf course. This has resulted in a reduction of the size of the wetland and it has dried out on occasions. However, the sewage ponds and adjacent area still remain a good place to view many species.