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Wildlife

Find out about wildlife you might encounter in the shire

Bird watching

Our region has much to offer birdwatchers, with a large range of native species, migratory birds, as well as many rare and threatened species

Local wildlife

What to do if you find an injured animal.

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15 Stead Street
Ballan
Victoria 3342

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Acknowledgement of Country

Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land which includes the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.

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