Descrição
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).
Detalhes
Acesso
Easiest access is from South Yunderup where street parking is available. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Mar , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Praia , LamaçaisCondições
Plano , Arenoso , Pantanoso , Possível na maré cheiaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Verão , OutonoRota
Caminho largoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
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.
Ligações
- 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.
