And then I thought of listing the 10 most memorable sites.
1. Abrolhos Islands (WA). To see thousands and thousands of breeding
birds is a sight never to be forgotten. 50000 Common Noddy, 20000
Bridled Terns, and 1000s or many other species.
2. Lacepede Islands (WA). For similar reasons. This time Brown
Boobies, Lesser Frigatebirds, etc.
3. Roebuck Bay (WA). To see 30000 waders streaming off the Crab Creek
mudflats to spread out along the bay is phenomenal in the wet
season. Even the dry season is impressive if you have never seen
waders in large numbers before.
4. 80 Mile Beach south of Broome (WA). Almost impossible for the
general public to access, but to see 100000 birds in 10kms is mind
blowing. This is normal in one area in the wet season. To see
nearly 200000 Oriental Pratincoles in 7kms was extraordinary, but
this was a once off.
5. Macquarie Island. To get so close to penguins, and to see the
seabirds offshore is an unforgettable experience.
6. Lake McLarty (WA). This rates again. At peak, it can have 50000
plus birds on it.
7. Lake Eda near Broome (WA). Again not readily accessible unless you
are on a tour, but a great wetland with a great range and quantity of birds.
8. Cheyne Beach Caravan Park (WA). To wake up to Noisy Scrub-bird and
Western Whipbirds calling is fantastic. And Western Bristlebird only
a couple of 100 metres away. Plus Red-eared Fietail, Red-winged
Fairy-wren, Western Spinebill, Western Wattlebird, Brush Bronzewing,
Brown Quail, Red-capped Parrot, etc. Plus mammals and reptiles.
9. Mitchell Falls (WA). This is a great place to walk. Great
scenery. Great birds. Plus mammals and reptiles.
10. Eaglehawk pelagic (Tas). Again. Just a (comparatively) short trip
to the shelf, and then great numbers and variety of birds around the boat.
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Frank O'Connor Birding WA http://birdingwa.iinet.net.au
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