February 16, 2007: Fivebough is showing the signs of the extreme dry conditions with approximately 95% of the wetland now completely dry. Numbers of birds declined greatly since December 2006 and with the continuing drought conditions only 500-800 waterbirds remaining. Most birds are present in the south-west portion of Fivebough.

World Wetlands Day 2007: Murrumbidgee Irrigation with the assistance of the Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust held a very successful free family film night at Leeton's Roxy Theatre. With Storm Boy the feature attraction, around 200 people came along and enjoyed the evening.

November 6, 2006: Today there are 25,000 - 30,000 waterbirds at Fivebough. The abundance of waterbirds has increased over the past three weeks, with Glossy Ibis numbers rising from a few hundred in early October to over 6000 at present, and for the time period numbers are similar to 2004. Little Bitterns have arrived with the season's first record noted on October 30, by Keith Hutton, and 5 birds were calling November 5. Migratory shorebirds present in Fivebough over the past month are Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Common Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper, Red-necked Stint, Latham's Snipe, and Curlew Sandpiper. One female Painted Snipe was recorded September 3. Grey Teal have been very numerous and Anthony Overs et al recorded 15,000 October 28.

September 19, 2006: The first meeting of the Friends of Fivebough was held August 31,and for further information about the Friends of Fivebough activities, interests, and becoming a member of the group contact the Trust.

The Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust as of September 1 has commenced year ten of its management of Fivebough Swamp.

Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands remain with water cover of 100% of their normal wetted area. Though current water levels at Fivebough are lower compared to the previous three years due to the very dry conditions.

The many Baillons Crake present this season at Fivebough, is the greatest number that has occurred during the time Trust has been managing the wetland. Other observations recorded, Australasian Bittern [3] and Wood Sandpiper {1] at Fivebough by Peter Ginnane September 7, and a Latham's Snipe at Tuckerbil by Jarrod McPherson September 9.

August 30, 2006: Arrivals recorded at Fivebough and Tuckerbil to date during August;
Fivebough
Fairy Martin [10+] August 1
Whiskered Tern [1] August 1, [11] August 26, Iain Taylor some in breeding plumage.
Black-tailed Godwit [1] August 1.
Marsh Sandpiper [4] August 8.
Baillons Crake [1] August 8. [5+] August 27/28 David Egan.
Black-winged Stilt breeding [5] nests August 12. [20] nests August 27.
Glossy Ibis [1] August 27/28 David Egan.
Latham's Snipe [1] August 27/28 David Egan.
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [35] August 27. [70+] August 27/28 David Egan.
Tuckerbil
Glossy Ibis [10] August 28.
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [11] August 28. [1] August 27/28 David Egan.
Elsewhere
Masked Woodswallow [1] August 20, Galore Hill.
White-browed Woodswallow [4] August 20, Galore Hill.
Banded Lapwing [2] small downy chicks August 20, The Rock.
Tree Martins nest building August 20, The Rock.

August 14, 2006. A small number of Black-winged Stilt have commenced breeding at Fivebough August 12. Five birds on nests, with others nest building in the ephemeral area of the wetland.

Tuckerbil July 31, 2006: Twenty eight nests of Black Swans were recorded at Tuckerbil today, and is the first Black Swan breeding attempt in the wetland since July 1997. Many Brolgas are still present, with birds moving back and forth from surrounding farmlands to Tuckerbil. With reasonable rain during July the extent of water in Tuckerbil has increased slightly.

July 25, 2006. Following the environmental watering of Tuckerbil in late May-early June Black Swans have now commenced breeding. Large numbers of Brolgas (60+) are present at Tuckerbil, with a small number still at Fivebough. There have been no arrivals nds to date. Condition of habitats for northern migrants are very good in both Fivebough and Tuckerbil. Clamorous Reed-warbler and Little Grassbirds have commenced singing. De-stocking of the wetlands for 2006 will be completed by July 28.  of northern migratory waders, or others eg Glossy Ibis, Whiskered Tern observed in the wetlands.

June 18, 2006. Both Tuckerbil and Fivebough have received an allocation of environmental water over the past three weeks, with inflows commencing on May 26, 2006.

Tuckerbil has until now not received adequate water for the past eight years. Within 10 days of water beginning to enter Tuckerbil, 18 additional waterbird species arrived.

Tuckerbil has approximately 100% of its normal flooded area covered, while Fivebough continues to fill.

September 23, 2005. Fivebough Swamp has 1000's of waterbirds present Fivebough Swamp has 1000's of waterbirds present with many migrants arriving during the past 3 weeks. The wetland is in excellent condition with the best water levels for the past 7 years. Australasian Bitterns have been present throughout winter and their numbers have increased over the last few weeks.

April 27, 2005. A good autumn beginning for Fivebough Swamp: Currently Fivebough Swamp has the greatest amount of water present in April for the past 10 years, with water now covering ~90% of the wetland.

Numbers of Brolga are at their highest for many years, and Australasian Bitterns have returned early. Very few northern migrants are still present, with 31 Sharp-tailed Sandpipers recorded during the last wetland survey April 24, 2005. Glossy Ibis to have diminished from a height 15,000 present during November 2004 to 4 birds remaining today, and they can be expected to become absent during May.

Fivebough swamp, January 24, 2005: The swamp's ephemeral wetland has dried considerably during January, and currently has around 30% cover of water. The permanent wetland areas contain adequate water. Grazing by cattle recommenced the first week of January in both Fivebough and Tuckerbil Swamps for this season.

Glossy Ibis, January 24, 2005: Numbers of Glossy Ibis using Fivebough Swamp reached 15,000 in late November 2004. This is the highest number at Fivebough since December 1995 when 20,000 were present. Just over 1,000 were still present January 22, 2005. The decline in numbers is consistent with their seasonal cycle, and normally they become absent during autumn.