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Alfred Cove

Perth  >  Australia

A title flat area covered in samphire and marshes with sandbars at low tide.

Ajouté* par Sandra Henville
Dernière actualisation 14 février 2024

Description

Alfred Cove is a quiet spot on the Swan River with mudflats, seagrass beds and intertidal vegetation. These are rich foraging areas for numerous birds. The most important of these, are the migratory wading birds. More than 140 different species of birds have been recorded in Alfred Cove.

Beautiful light in the morning, and great for photography. Among the birds you can observe are Australian Fairy Tern, Caspian Tern, Black Swan, Pied Oystercatcher, Common Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Australian Shelduck, Buff-banded Rail, Australasian Swamphen, Black-bellied Plover and Pied Stilt.

Détails

Accès

Alfred Cove nature reserve is part of the Swan Estuary and located south of Perth. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. You can cycle or walk along the edges of the reserve along the cycling path. There are also some viewpoints which allow you to get inside the reserve. The area is right next to public open space and you can combine your trip with a picnic. Entry to Alfred Cove Nature Reserve is free. No dogs (or other pets) allowed.

Terrain et Habitat

Roselière , Vasières , Ville/village

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Oui

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

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Eté

Itinéraire

Sentier large , Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

Vélo , A pied , Voiture , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Liens

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Carte

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