Western Australia
There are over 500 bird species in Western Australia; the state is larger than Western Europe and spans from the tropical north to the southern oceans. Many of the state’s 18 endemic species live in the South-West corner while at Broome and the Kimberley vast numbers of migrant shorebirds, finches, parrots, and honeyeaters abound.
In the tropical north Broome provides spectacular bird habitats with mangroves, open plains, and the world renowned migratory shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.
Located on the northern shore of Roebuck Bay this is one of the world’s most important shorebird areas with over 800,000 birds visiting each year.
The Kimberley, the northern tip of Western Australia, comprises 420,000 square kilometres of rugged ranges, savannas and pristine coastlines.
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, Broome and the Kimberley region.
Western Rosella, at Albany WA.
Close up of Common Bronzewing’s wing, Albany WA.
Great Crested Grebe and juveniles, at Herdsman Lake, Perth WA.
Western Silvereye feeding young, Lake Seppings, Albany WA.
Western Golden Whistler, Albany WA.