Breeding by egrets in the Broad Sound area, Central Queensland

Egret breeding colonies are rare and important biological assets that are inherently vulnerable to disturbance or loss. Many breeding colonies appear to be components of networks of sites. Some sites are used only intermittently. A comprehensive knowledge of the locations and characteristics of all colonies and networks is vital for managing and conserving egrets. For Australian egrets, knowledge of these networks is incomplete and many breeding colonies, especially in remote inland and tropical coastal regions, are poorly known.