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Description
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
Access
Easiest access is from South Yunderup where street parking is available. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , Mud flatsConditions
Flat , Sandy , Wet , High water possibleCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , AutumnRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra 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.