Bare-nosed Wombat
Vombatus ursinus
Warin
The species that names the season. As the cold deepens, wombats emerge from their burrows in the weak winter sun to graze on grasses and sedges. Their cube-shaped scats mark territory boundaries. Once common along the Merri, they're now rarely seen in the urban reaches—but remnant populations persist in the upper catchment.
Climate context
Most active in cool conditions, emerging to forage when temperatures are mild. Winter grazing patterns track the availability of green pick after rain.
Seasonal indicator
- Foraging during Waring (Wombat season).
When to look
Monthly foraging observations in Victoria. Data from iNaturalist.
Where to look
Observations along the Merri Creek corridor (Fawkner to Dights Falls). Data from iNaturalist.