I haven't had much chance to bird outside of W.A. But I figured I'd throw
in my list.
1. Broome Bird Observatory
It's even better if you can stay for almost a year (I had the pleasure of
being an assistant warden and staying 9 months) so you can experience the
whole cycle of life there. Waders come and go, the land gets very wet then
very dry and the bushland changes completely. The amount of people also
drastically changes!
2. Dryandra Woodland & Tutanning Reserve
These reserves are relatively close together and have similar vegetation.
There are various vegetation types - mallee, wandoo, heathland and thus lots
of different birds, including a big handful of south-west endemics. It's
also the best place to see a wild numbat, but we're talking birds here.
3. Herdsman Lake - Perth
6km out of Perth city. A couple of hours walking can yield up to 50
species. One day during a half-hour lunch break I managed to get 10 species
of duck - including the sought after Freckled Duck.
4. Cheyne's Beach
One of the best caravan parks I have been to, right next to bushland where
you can find the "Big 3". I have only seen the Bristelbird so far and heard
the other two. Apparently a Scrub-bird ran across the road about a meter
behind me, but I was busy looking at the pod of right whales in the bay
nearby!
5. Werribee Sewage Treatment Farm
I've only been here once, but it was a great day full of waders and new
birds for me. Unfortunately I didn't manage to see the Orange-bellied
Parrot, despite looking for them for 4 hours.
6. Pemberton/Manjimup area
Just a beautiful environment to be in anyway. Fairy-wrens, robins,
firetails and parrots are just a bonus.
7. Port Augusta Botanical Park
Was only here for an hour, but from what I saw I'd definitely like to go
back. Right on the edge of various zones, some interesting species pop up
here.
8. Lake Monger - Perth
Another lake very close to Perth city and easy to walk all the way around.
One of the best spots to look for crakes and rails, also has an abundance of
other waterfowl.
9. 6 Mile Creek - Port Hedland
Another brilliant spot for waders, as well as a few mangrove specialties.
10. Nallan Station
Another spot I need to return to. An easy to observe Western Bowerbird
bower, cosy accomodation and the chance to see species such as Bourke's
Parrot, Crimson Chat and Grey Honeyeater - unfortunately I saw none of these
when I was there in March.
Belinda
Stirling W.A.
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