South-West WA
Despite clearing of original bush and forests for agriculture, this region is recognised as one of the world’s terrestrial bio-diversity hot spots. Some 350 plus bird species have been identified and many of the state’s 18 endemic species and distinct races of Australia’s bird live in the south-west corner of Western Australia.
Perth is the gateway to Western Australia and a good place to see many of the state’s bird species. There are several excellent bird-watching locations within the city and nearby.
Many of Western Australia’s endemic bird species and distinct races are found at Albany. There are good bird-watching sites in Albany and pelagic trips to the continental shelf.
Accounts of visits to Herdsman Lake in Perth and to Lake Seppings in Albany.
Great Crested Grebe with young at Herdsman Lake in Perth WA.
Western Silvereye feeding juvenile at Lake Seppings, Albany WA.
Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos on Albany Highway, south of Perth WA.