澳洲地理评选的澳洲十大观鸟地点

ozbird

居然没有NSW大陆上的鸟点，倒是有猫本旁边的，不爽呀。

1. Kakadu National Park - Northern Territory
Located just north-east of Darwin, this tropical wet-dry zone is home to an astonishing 280 bird species, making it arguably one of the best twitching destinations in Australia. Midsummer storms sweep across from the Indian Ocean flooding the low-lying terrain creating sparse wetlands. These marshes attract large numbers of waterbirds which travel great distances to breed. With 20,000 sq. km of park, the opportunities are endless.

What to twitch: comb-crested jacana, magpie goose, red-goshawk, Gouldian finch.     

2. Daintree Rainforest - Queensland
Internationally recognised, World Heritage-listed Daintree attracts bird enthusiasts from all over the globe, who come to check out some of the staggering 430 different kinds of bird species. A tropical rainforest in Queensland's far north, the Daintree has wet conditions, thick forests and fast flowing rivers that act like veins supplying life to its inhabitants. Birds in the Daintree are most prevalent during summer (the wet-season).

What to twitch: pied monarch, Victoria's riflebird, lesser sooty owls, Macleay's honeyeater and kingfishers, especially the buff-breasted paradise kingfisher.

3. Christmas Island - 2600km northwest of Perth
The tropical island's patches of rainforest and limestone cliffs are mostly populated with seabirds and wanderers; the elaborate displays of many  endemic species  are similar to their Indonesian cousins. Christmas Island is also home to the annual migration of millions of red crabs, which attracts vast numbers of hungry birds. Secluded and isolated, the island's bird inhabitants are surprisingly tame, having had no history with natural predators and humans - they are known to perch on peoples' shoulders.

What to twitch: Christmas Island goshawk, Abbott's booby, golden-bosunbird, Christmas Island imperial pigeon.

4. Atherton Tablelands - Queensland
Definitely a must-visit location, the Atherton Tablelands, located just west of Cairns, is home to some of the most strikingly beautiful birds in Australia. The dense rainforests - once a volcano - is a perfect area to spot the male bowerbirds, which, in the spring/summer just before the wet season,  will be in the midst of charming their female counterparts. The extensive rainforests and several volcanic crater lakes are home to 11 endemic bird species as well as a rich population of non-endemic species. Keep an eye out for natural clearings where large trees have collapsed, as they attract seed-eating birds - particularly the blue-face parrot finch.

What to twitch: sooty owl, buff-breasted paradise kingfisher, Victoria's riflebird.

5. Broome Bird Observatory - Western Australia
With 50 species of the world's shorebirds, and more than 300 species of Australia's 800, the Broome Bird Observatory is a twitchers' haven. Situated on the mudflat shores of Roebuck Bay, it is a gathering place for thousands of migratory birds. Offering a multitude of unique habitats, it is a perfect site to tick off the scorecard. Massive pre-migratory flocks pan the mudflats searching for food before their annual migration in March/April to Asia. Another bonus is the easy accessibility to the bay for bird enthusiasts. Different species vary depending on seasonal change. Yellow-chats and 22 species of raptors can be seen frequently in the region.

What to twitch: white-breasted whistler, red-headed honeyeaters, golden-whistler, Australian raptor, and the yellow-chat.

6. Lord Howe Island - 700 km northeast of Sydney
Ravaged by the introduction of feral pigs and rats, several endemic species of the 11km-long island were wiped out by 1788 British explorers. Marked as a World Heritage site and showcasing the southern-most coral reef in the world, the island's birdlife is a great example of how isolation affects species. A concentration of nesting seabirds and the species such as the Lord Howe woodhen (flightless) roam the island's subtropical rainforests. Some of the most curious bird behaviour to exhibit is that of the petrels, which, upon hearing noisy, shouting humans climbing Mt Gower, literally drop from the sky, flopping down through the thick vegetation to check out the noise.

What to twitch: black-winged petrel, white tern, Lord Howe woodhen, red-tailed tropicbird.

7. Dandenong Ranges - Victoria
Just a mere 40km from Melbourne's city centre, the Dandenong Ranges offers a diverse range of beauty and diversity of native birds. In a region dominated by eucalyptus trees, and high rainfall, your best chance to catch these cold climate birds is in winter and spring, when the birds are out and the rain is infrequent. Popular picnic spots such as, Sherbrooke and Kallista are commonly known as great twitching spots. Throughout the ferns and damp gullies live arboreal marsupials and bush rodents preyed upon by the elusive powerful owl. Endemic species within this habitat include the passerine and superb lyrebird. One of the best places to see these species is along the park's tracks.

What to twitch: yellow-tailed black-cockatoo, powerful owl, eastern spinebill, eastern yellow robin, and the superb lyrebird.

8. Chiltern - Victoria
Chiltern provides an easier alternative to scouting out birds. Situated just short of N.S.W. border, this park is marked by several dams. These are known positions where many of the birds stop by for a drink. The best option here is to be patient, grab a chair, and wait for them to come to you. Lappin's Dam, Green Hill Dam and Cyanide Dam are reliable locations. Spring is undoubtedly the best season to see to visit Chiltern, which is a favourite of many bird species..

What to twitch: turquoise honeyeater, regent honey eater, barking owl, square tailored kite.

9. Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve - Northern Territory
Located on the fringes of Darwin's rural area, these wetlands are home to 230 species of birds. Predominantly wetland, billabongs, and monsoon forests, it is home to the jabiru, Australia's only stalk. With many habitats to on offer, chances are you will see a diverse range of species. Seasonal changes do influence what you may come across. Other common locals are the blue-winged Kookaburra and the endangered Gouldian finch.

What to twitch: red-backed kingfisher, blue-winged kookaburra, Gouldian finch and the jabiru.

10. Gluepot Reserve - South Australia
This 51,300ha expanse of mallee scrub and dry bushland is home to 197 species of bird species, including 18 which are nationally threatened. A last refuge for one of Australia's rarest birds, this location allows twitchers the opportunity to encounter the likes of the elusive black-eared miner, and the scarlet-chested parrot. This UNESCO Biosphere reserve contains woodlands hundreds of years old, which have numerous hollows for nesting birds. Gluepot Reserve is accessible all year round.

What to twitch: hooded-robin, red-lored whistler, scarlet-chested parrot, striated grasswren, black-eared miner, malleefowl and major Mitchell cockatoo.

cello

南澳那个我还没去过呢，一直比较抗拒去riverland那边，不过今年湿润据说那边很不错，也许该去看一看

hudieniao

一个都没去过

小金刚

昆州有两个，有空去欣赏

joen

谢谢分享。收藏了。
NSW的Carpertee Valley是很有名的观鸟点，居然没有入选。晕死。
几周前去了8号鸟点附近的NSW这边。更具体地说，是Deniliquin 及周边。收获颇丰。

ozbird

Carpertee Valley被一些观鸟人认为是NSW的五大观鸟点之一。
Deniliquin则是有些鸟只有这里才方便看到。

NSW整个都没有被选上，这个的确很不合理。但是除此之外，别的州也有很多有名的鸟点没选上的，比如昆士兰的Bowra station和O'reilly。澳洲好鸟点太多，不好取舍，但是这个排名也大有改进余地。如果外来访客按照这个排名观鸟，就会发现有些的地方颇有重复，而有些地方却没有照顾到。