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Rate birdingplace Rocky Pool
Description
Rocky Pool is a permanent waterhole on the Gascoyne River 55 kms east of Carnarvon. A suite of water associated birds are often present together with bushbirds in the surrounding River Gum fringing vegetation along the river.
The bed of the Gascoyne either side of the pool is usually either dry or might have a weak surface stream flow. If dry, water might still be seeping slowly along under the sandy surface. Note that the sandy bed is lightly vegetated making this a most attractive walk.
The area along the river is probably the State's most southerly location for Red-browed Pardalote and Black-tailed Treecreeper.
Details
Access
Rocky Pool is located approximately 55 km east of Carnarvon. Access is via Rocky Pool Road which branches south off the Carnarvon Mullewa Road. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , RiverConditions
Flat , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
One way of tackling this site is to 'bird' the pool itself and then walk along the river banks (avoiding gullies) and entering/leaving the river bed at convenient slopes along the banks. Note, the walk shown on the map is just a suggestion as there is no visible footpad or track along or beside the river. Use 'satellite view' on the location map for a better perspective on this interesting site.
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