Beschrijving
This site comprises a short beach walk to a tombolo headland formation. It can be very productive for seabirds as well as migratory shorebirds in summer.
Woodman Point is a headland south of Fremantle. Common birds include Caspian Tern, Greater Crested Tern, Fairy Tern, Pied Cormorant Little Pied Cormorant, Australasian Darter Pied Oystercatcher, Red-capped Plover and Australian Pelican. Occasionally offshore are Wedge-tailed Shearwater and Arctic Jaeger.
Trans-equatorial migratory birds are regular November to April visitors in low numbers including Grey Plover, Red-necked Stint and Ruddy Turnstone. Also occasionally seen are Grey-tailed Tattler, Great Knot and Red Knot.
Details
Toegang
Woodman Point is located 12 km south of Fremantle. Access is from Cockburn Road, Cockburn at O'Kane Court. Press P on the map for directions.
Terrein en leefgebied
Zee , Duinen , StrandOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
ZomerRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
The rock strewn connection between the beach and the tombolo can be awash at high tides (and may then be difficult) - if not awash, access is easy. Suggestion - check tide times before you start your drive. See a link to the tide table below.
Links
- Urban Bushland Council - Treasures Pages - Woodman Point Regional Park
- This site is an eBird hotspot.
- Tide table