Descripción
Penguin Island is located in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and is home to a colony of Little Penguin. It is a 'must visit' birding location in summer.
As well as breeding Little Penguin, birders can also observe up to 1000 breeding Bridled Tern. Buff-banded Rail occasionally approach visitors closely on the picnic area lawns.
A well laid out 'loop' boardwalk provides access to two lookouts offering spectacular coastal views. Beaches can be accessed at both the front and rear of the Island.
Detalles
Accesso
Penguin Island is located in Shoalwater Bay, 600m off the coast of the town of Safety Bay, about 45 minutes south of Perth.
Between October and June annually a passenger ferry runs (see link below) from Mersey Point.
Click on P on the map to access Google mapping for directions.
Terreno y habitat
Mar , PlayaCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , VeranoMejor momento para visitar
VeranoRuta
Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
Barco , A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
Public toilets are provided. See the Parks and Wildlife link below for further general info.
Enlaces
- Penguin Island is an eBird hotspot
- Parks and Wildlife page
- Wikipedia on Penguin Island
- Penguin Island Ferry.
- Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
