Lake Clifton Thrombolites

Western Australia > Australia

Lake Clifton Thrombolites in Yalgorup National Park is a good, albeit niche, birding site, especially for waterbirds.

Added* by Anonymous eBirder
Most recent update 23 februarie 2026

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Description

This location is best known for its iconic thrombolites. However Lake Clifton Thrombolites in Yalgorup National Park is also a good albeit niche birding site, especially for waterbirds.

It features a 300-meter boardwalk and nearby walking trails where birders can observe a number of species including Black Swan, Pied Stilt, Musk Duck, various waders and a good selection of SW bush birds.

The site includes both the boardwalk to the thrombolites viewing platform and the adjacent loop trail (see trails link).

Details

Access

This site is located 32 km south of Mandurah via Old Coast Road, Lakeside Parkway Road and Mount John Road.

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Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Musk Duck
(Biziura lobata)

2. Red-capped Plover
(Anarhynchus ruficapillus)

3. Inland Thornbill
(Acanthiza apicalis)

4. Golden Whistler
(Pachycephala pectoralis)

5. Pied Stilt
(Himantopus leucocephalus)

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