Narndee: Mallee Fowl Impact Project

The Narndee landscape, discovered by Forever Wild in 2018, is a biodiversity hotspot and home to the endangered Mallee Fowl. This project aims to protect the species by conducting aerial surveys to locate nesting sites, setting up field cameras to monitor activity, and engaging local Traditional Owners in broader biological surveys. The collected data will guide sustainable land management and contribute to national biodiversity databases. Everclime is proud to contribute to this important conservation effort, enhancing the project’s long-term ecological impact.

The Mallee Fowl, a stocky ground-dwelling bird roughly the size of a hefty chicken, is one of only three Australian species classified as megapodes. These fascinating birds are among the few species that utilise the ambient temperature to incubate their eggs, constructing substantial nest mounds for this purpose. The mallee fowl is a threatened species, with significant reduction in habitat across much of Australia. The species is affected by invasive predators including foxes and feral cats.

The Mallee Fowl, a stocky ground-dwelling bird roughly the size of a hefty chicken, is one of only three Australian species classified as megapodes. These fascinating birds are among the few species that utilise the ambient temperature to incubate their eggs, constructing substantial nest mounds for this purpose. The mallee fowl is a threatened species, with significant reduction in habitat across much of Australia. The species is affected by invasive predators including foxes and feral cats.