Tobacco Bush Creek flows across the Outback Hwy north of Copley. This groundwater provides a vital flowing waterway for many species including fish, reptiles, invertebrates and birds. Birds SA reported 13 species of birds in the creek during a brief 6 hour survey in April 2018, finding the following:
- Emu
- Grey Teal
- Australasian Grebe
- Hoary-headed Grebe
- White-faced Heron
- Black-fronted Dotterel
- Nankeen Kestrel
- White-winged Fairywren
- White-backed Swallow
- Singing Honeyeater
- Black-faced cuckooshrike
- Zebra Finch
- Australian Pipit
Well worn tracks of native animals cover the banks of the watercourse.
