Ophthalmia Dam

Western Australia > Australia

Ophthalmia Dam, located 20 km northeast of Newman in Western Australia, is a birding oasis in the Pilbara region.

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Most recent update 23 február 2026

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Description

Ophthalmia Dam, located 20 km northeast of Newman in Western Australia, is a birding oasis in the Pilbara region. Formed in 1981, this 16-square-kilometer water body provides a crucial habitat for waterfowl, featuring frequent sightings of Black Swan, Little Black Cormorant and Great Egret among numbers of other species.

Over 150 species have been recorded at this site via eBird.

Details

Access

Located 20 km east of Newman, Ophthalmia Dam is accessed from the Great Northern Hwy (travelling SE towards Capricorn Roadhouse) via Marble Bar Road and the Dam Access Road.

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Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Diamond Dove
(Geopelia cuneata)

2. Pied Stilt
(Himantopus leucocephalus)

3. Grey-crowned Babbler
(Pomatostomus temporalis)

4. Little Black Cormorant
(Phalacrocorax sulcirostris)

5. Whistling Kite
(Haliastur sphenurus)

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