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Description
Lightning Swamp Bush contains a range of mixed bushland communities and is representative of the natural environment that once covered the Swan Coastal Plain.
The wetlands (which are dry over summer) attract a good number of waterbirds, whilst the banksia woodland, heathland and riparian fringe of the wetlands provides an ideal habitat for a large complement of bush birds. Endangered Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo are often sighted feeding and roosting in banksias and Flooded Gums.
The ephemeral swamps, with their inundated thickets, act as important roosting and nesting sites for waterbirds such as the Eurasian Coot, Purple Swamphen and Australian Wood Duck during winter.
Details
Access
Lightning Swamp Bushland is located 11 km NE of Perth between Malaga Drive and Reid Highway in Noranda with best access via Matthews Close. Press P on the map to access Google mapping. The circular route indicated on the map is about 3,5 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , WetlandConditions
Flat , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , WinterBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note that this route will require an easy clamber onto or off the boardwalk (at lookout symbol on map).
Links
- Lighning Swamp Bushland is an eBird hotspot.
- Urban Bushland Council - Treasures Pages - Lightning Swamp Bushland.