| Salt Lagoon Islands Conservation Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Australia |
| Nearest city | Narrung |
| Coordinates | 35°36′0″S139°3′11″E / 35.60000°S 139.05306°E /-35.60000; 139.05306 |
| Area | 76 ha (190 acres)[2] |
| Established | 16 March 1967[3] |
| Governing body | Department for Environment and Water |
Salt Lagoon Islands Conservation Park is aprotected area covering two islands and some adjoining waters in Salt Lagoon at the south east extent ofLake Alexandrina inSouth Australia about 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) south-west ofNarrung.[4][5]
It was declared for its significance as follows:[6]
These two small islands are one of the main breeding sites for a number of the larger water birds in South Australia. Species known to breed there include two species of spoonbill, three species of egret, four species of cormorant, three species of ibis and the Nankeen night heron.
The conservation park is classified as anIUCN Category Ia protected area.[1] In 1980, it was listed on the formerRegister of the National Estate.[6]
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