| Beardy River Glen Creek, Robertsons Creek, Washpool Creek[1] | |
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.jpg) The Beardy River weir | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | New England Tablelands |
| District | New England |
| Municipality | Glen Innes Severn |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | nearDeepwater |
| • elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Source confluence | Dumaresq River |
| • location | nearBonshaw |
| • elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murray–Darling basin |
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Beardy River,[3] aperennial river that is part of theMurray–Darling basin, is located in theNew England region ofNew South Wales,Australia.
The river rises 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north–north–west ofDeepwater and flows south–west, west–north–west and then north–north-west, before itsconfluence with theDumaresq River, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south–east ofBonshaw.[1] The river generally runs south ofTorrington State Recreation Area, descending 675 metres (2,215 ft) over its 90 kilometres (56 mi)course.[2]
The Beardy River region, particularly the Beardy River Hill Catchment Management Authority sub-region, is rich in rare flora and fauna. Endangered plants such as theMacNutt's wattle,velvet wattle andTorrington pea have been found here. The area is also home to endangered birds such as theglossy black-cockatoo,brown treecreeper,swift parrot,square-tailed kite andbarking owl. The area also has a few marsupials, including the spotted-tailed quoll, squirrel glider and koala.[4]
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