Resources
Wildlife guides, citizen science projects, and gardening programs to help you explore nature at Yarran Dheran and support it in your own backyard.
These are the resources the Yarran Dheran community reaches for most — whether you're identifying a bird you spotted on a walk, looking for plants for your garden, or wanting to contribute your sightings to science. Everything here is free.
iNaturalist
Photograph plants, animals or fungi you spot and upload them. A great way to identify species and contribute to the Committee's historical sightings record.
FrogID
Record frog calls at Yarran Dheran and contribute to Australia's largest frog citizen science project, run by the Australian Museum.
BirdLife Australia
Search for detailed profiles on specific bird species seen at the reserve.
eBird — Monthly survey results
All bird sightings from monthly surveys since 2014, including the most recent survey.
Bird sightings summary 2006–present
Summary of all recorded bird sightings at Yarran Dheran since 2006.
Cecily Falkingham bird list 1981
Historical bird sightings list — shows how species populations have changed over 40+ years.
Stepping stones for wildlife
How to use your garden to support wildlife movement from Yarran Dheran into the surrounding suburb.
Whitehorse indigenous plants guide
Whitehorse City Council booklet — Gardening with Indigenous Plants, 2nd edition.
Weeds of Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council booklet identifying common weeds found in the area.
Weeds — Maroondah Council
Online weed identification and removal resources from Maroondah City Council.
Bungalook Nursery
Indigenous plant nursery offering expert advice on local species suited to your garden.
Greenlink
Community nursery specialising in indigenous plants for Melbourne's east.
Gardens for Wildlife
Whitehorse City Council initiative helping residents transform backyards into native habitat for birds, butterflies, lizards and frogs.
Last reviewed April 2026