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Description
From the Parks and Wildlife page - see link: "Located in the Tamar Conservation Area, the wetlands are a superb site to see bird life in Tasmania with around 60 species being identified in the area.
There are several species of duck, black swans, egrets, cormorants and swamp harriers, as well as occasional visitors such as the white-bellied sea eagle, and northern hemisphere migrants such as the common greenshank. Many can be observed from a bird hide about 500 metres from the start of the boardwalk".
The wetlands are a 'go-to' site for Lewin's Rail and Double-banded Plover have occasionally been reported in numbers.
Details
Access
From Launceston, head 8 km northwest on West Tamar Road to reach the Tamar Wetlands Wildlife Centre. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathlandConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
"Don’t miss the excellent interpretation centre, where you can learn about the cultural and natural values of the site, before continuing along the boardwalk to Tamar Island. On the island you’ll find picnic tables and a beautiful view down the renowned Tamar Valley towards the peaks of Ben Lomond".
See the Blog Spots link for a discussion as to how to bird this place.
Links
- Tamar Islands Wetland is an eBird hotspot.
- Parks and Wildlife page.
- Bird Spots blog on the Wetlands.