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Alfred Cove

Perth  >  Australia

A title flat area covered in samphire and marshes with sandbars at low tide.

Tillagd* av Sandra Henville
Senast uppdaterad 14 februari 2024

Beskrivning

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.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

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.

Terräng och habitat

Vassar , Gyttjig strand , Stad/by

Förhållanden

Platt

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Sommar

Rutt

Bred stig , Asfalterad väg

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Cykel , Till fots , Bil , Rullstol

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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