Narrabeen Lagoon: Flora and Fauna

Narrabeen Lagoon was formed some 6,500 years ago when sea levels rose and stabilised, depositing the Collaroy-Narrabeen sand barrier. It is a valuable habitat, refuge and nursery for a diverse range of flora and fauna. In fact, the lagoon and surrounding area is an important stopover for migratory birds and is home to one third of the bird species that are represented in Sydney. Unfortunately, it has also been infested with weeds and feral animals.

Click on the links below for information about Narrabeen Lagoon's flora and fauna.

Reptiles and frogs	Mammals	Birds
Fish and    macroinvertebrates	Weeds and feral animals	Community activities
Vegetation communities	Surrounding areas

The Lagoon and its foreshore is a natural wildlife corridor - a continuous area which allows wildlife to move through an urban environment. It forms part of the Green Link corridor which runs from Long Reef Headland, Dee Why Lagoon and South Creek to Warriewood Wetlands.

Other places of significance that lie within the boundaries of the Narrabeen Lagoon catchment include Warriewood Wetlands, Garigal National Park, and Aboriginal Heritage areas.