Beschrijving
Austin Bay Nature Reserve is a 6 km long stretch of tidal flats, beach and seagrass wrack that can be home to 1000's of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, particularly over summer. Common waders include Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Red-necked Stint, Common Greenshank, Curlew Sandpiper and occasionally, huge flocks of Banded Stilt.
The Reserve forms part of the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar site (Ramsar 482).
Details
Toegang
Easiest access is from South Yunderup where street parking is available. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Zee , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Strand , SlikkenOmstandigheden
Vlak , Zanderig , Nat , Hoog water mogelijkRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Zomer , HerfstRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
Effective birding is tidal dependent and rubber boots are an advantage; walking the full distance may be strenuous and conditions variable.
Note also that tidal information can be deceptive over the shallow waters of this location.
Links
- ABNR is an eBird hotspot.
- DBCA south west WA estuary descriptions.
- 2024 annual shorebird count.
- South Yunderup tidal info.
- Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar site.
- Facebook entry.
