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Accommodation Perth (1 Viewer)
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mjh73
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Not many guides around Perth itself as it's not really a bird-y hotspot per se.
Most locals (and many visitors) head a few hours further to the South West corner of WA where you can pick up some cool endemics. Too far as a day trip from Perth though.
That said there are a few good spots around Perth, I can help you out with some locations that should be do-able without the need for a guide if you like.
On accomodation. From a purely personal point of view Fremantle is half an hour out of Perth on the train and a stunning small town. Great brewery on the harbour front
Not many birds though beyond silver gulls!
In Perth itself anything near Kings Park would be good - this is a large urban park, but if you base yourself near it an early morning walk or two especially in some of the less manicured areas of the park, should throw up some good birds.
Most locals (and many visitors) head a few hours further to the South West corner of WA where you can pick up some cool endemics. Too far as a day trip from Perth though.
That said there are a few good spots around Perth, I can help you out with some locations that should be do-able without the need for a guide if you like.
On accomodation. From a purely personal point of view Fremantle is half an hour out of Perth on the train and a stunning small town. Great brewery on the harbour front
Not many birds though beyond silver gulls!In Perth itself anything near Kings Park would be good - this is a large urban park, but if you base yourself near it an early morning walk or two especially in some of the less manicured areas of the park, should throw up some good birds.
mjh73
Well-known member
Just spotted Peter Taylor does offer a Perth day tour, although most of his tours are further afield http://www.birdingsw.com.au/tours
I don't know Peter but he's we'll regarded by the folks out west.
I don't know Peter but he's we'll regarded by the folks out west.
Nohatch
Mad scientist
I recommend getting in touch with the local birders via BirdingPal. I was shown around by one (Ms Athena Georgiou) and had a great day with lots of good birds. We did Victoria Reservoir for SW forest endemics (Firetail, Spinebill, Yellow Robin etc) then Herdsman Lake for a good diversity of waterfowl. I've been told Dryandra is excellent, and of course the areas further afield (Fitzgerald River NP, Albany) which take a few days to do really.
Starting off in Kings Park is highly recommended if it's your first visit to OZ and you need to get into the new species and families; plus it's gorgeous and walking distance from central Perth. If you base yourself in much prettier Fremantle then you can hop on a quick train to Elizabeth Quay & frequent buses around the city. Oh and I enthusiastically second Mike's recommendation for the Little Creatures brewery!
Have a great trip!
Joost
Starting off in Kings Park is highly recommended if it's your first visit to OZ and you need to get into the new species and families; plus it's gorgeous and walking distance from central Perth. If you base yourself in much prettier Fremantle then you can hop on a quick train to Elizabeth Quay & frequent buses around the city. Oh and I enthusiastically second Mike's recommendation for the Little Creatures brewery!
Have a great trip!
Joost
