Doug Fenwick Reserve
Doug Fenwick Reserve
The Doug Fenwick Reserve is a 40 hectare remnant of Damp Heathy Woodland. From our observations much of the surrounding countryside is almost devoid of native vegetation which makes this piece of forest quite precious. To reach the reserve turn south onto Baileys Road from the Great Ocean Road, just near Nirranda . The reserve appears to be situated on both sides of Baileys Road, we could only find one pathway in on the east side of the road and needed to step over a very low fence to access the reserve. Once inside we found many tracks leading though the forest. There might be a better entrance although we could not see it.
On the day we visited it was cold and overcast but there was still plenty of bird activity in the forest. Many of the usual bush birds were present including Yellow Robin, Golden Whistler, White-eared Honeyeater, Mistletoebird and Yellow Honeyeater. A Collared Sparrowhawk made a quick dash through the trees and landed in the canopy long enough for us to identify him.
The reserve is worth the visit if you are in the area and need a break from the cliffs and beaches.