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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.
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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.