walking tracks and the boardwalk. Environment Much of the Mornington Peninsula's native bushland has been cleared, and it is estimated that less than 5% of the original habitat remains. Devilbend is one of just a few sites on the Peninsula containing significant areas of these remnant native vegetation. Over 200 species of indigenous plants have been recorded in and around the reserve, including trees, shrubs, ground plants, aquatics, orchids and their associated communities. Other sizeable fragments of bushland remaining on the Peninsula are at Point Nepean (), Green's Bush () and HMAS Cerberus (). Past restrictions on public access to the Devilbend Reserve have created favourable conditions for wildlife, as shown by large numbers of waterbirds and frogs recorded there. The Devilbend Reservoir has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports, seasonally, over 1% of the global population of the near-threatened blue-billed duck. The reserve also contains the only nesting site of the white-bellied sea eagle on the Mornington Peninsula. The growling grass frog and dwarf galaxias have been recorded in the reserve. 44 species of birds were inventoried in the Reserve. In 2005, 140 indigenous plant species were inventoried. Recreation Picnic tables, shelter, public toilets and electric barbecues are available in the Daangean Point Picnic Area. There is no drinking fountain available. Hiking and cycling The features of Devilbend can be explored by selected walking tracks. Western Shoreline Track — long, wide compacted surface shoreline trail, descending from the Devilbend Picnic Area to the fishing platforms and boardwalks. Daangean Point Track — long bushwalk, running through remnant lowland forest from Daangean Point to the southern shoreline. Devilbend Circuit Track — long circuit, combining Daangean Trail and the Catch Drain Trail to circumnavigate Devilbend Reservoir and meandering through lowland forest and grassy woodland with multiple access points to the tranquil waterbody providing birdwatching and passive recreation. Bittern Reservoir Circuit is accessible off the southern end at Hodgins Road and can be incorporated into the broader circuit. The trail system includes all‐ability hiking access to the shoreline, viewing/fishing platforms and boardwalk. Cycling is permitted on all trails in the reserve. Dogs and other pets are not permitted. Horseriding A long, wide horse trail is available for horseriders, accessed off Hodgins, Turners or Derril Roads around the southern boundary. Birdwatching Birdwatching is popular in the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, which is of high nature conservation