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Description
This biodiverse reserve is located on the Ramsar-listed Peel-Harvey estuary which is the largest and most diverse estuarine complex in south-western Australia. It holds a good selection of both bushbirds and water associated birdlife.
Splendid Fairywren, Western Gerygone and Osprey are usually seen. Western Spinebill and Southern Emuwren have also been recorded at this site.
Details
Access
The Reserve is located 31 km south of Mandurah. From there follow the Old Coast Road for about 30 km and turn left on to Southern Estuary Road for about 1 km to turn left again on to Island Point Road. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
River , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The walk shown on the map is that for 'Possum Loop'.
From the Trails WA page, link below - "This walk has an abundance of plant life all year round, including Samphire, Saltwater Sheoak, Saltwater Paperbark and Shoe Rush, but in spring the reserve really comes alive when native orchids put on a colourful display including Pink Enable Orchids, Cowslip Orchids and Leaping Spider Orchids".
A longer 'Bobtail loop' walk is also available - see map.