Summary: Mixture of forest types right on Hobart’s doorstep with some good birding Dates of visit: Feb 10 & 13, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] It’s got to be quite special having bird-rich patches of dense forest right on the edge of your state’s capital city. Brisbane has the rainforest of D’Aguilar National ParkContinue reading “Wellington Park, Feb 2021”
Tag Archives: Tasmania trip Jan-Feb 2021
Gould’s Lagoon, Feb 2021
Summary: Small and not very picturesque bird-rich wetland in north Hobart Date of visit: Feb 11, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Unlike the all-around appeal of Tamar Wetlands in Launceston, one feels that Gould’s Lagoon may be only for the true birder aficionado. It boasts an impressive 103 species, but isn’t the most scenicContinue reading “Gould’s Lagoon, Feb 2021”
Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Feb 2021
Summary: Lovely gardens with terrific bird activity right in the middle of Hobart Date of visit: Feb 11, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Botanic gardens can be fantastic for birding and especially for bird photography: they’re usually easy to get to, easy to navigate and explore, there are plenty of interesting trees andContinue reading “Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Feb 2021”
Lake St Clair, Feb 2021
Summary: Good network of trails and amazing visitor centre with reasonable birding Date of visit: Feb 9, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Lake St Clair is a large lake that sits at the southernmost end of the famous Overland Track, a multi-day hike that begins many miles north at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.Continue reading “Lake St Clair, Feb 2021”
Tamar Island Wetlands, Feb 2021
Summary: Intriguing bird-filled riverside wetlands with excellent walkway and island Date of visit: Feb 7, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Wetlands are typically of interest to keen birders, but less so to the average punter, who just sees swampy marsh and a few ducks and wonders what all the fuss is about whileContinue reading “Tamar Island Wetlands, Feb 2021”
Cataract Gorge, Feb 2021
Summary: Awesome but touristy spot in Launceston with many non-native birds Date of visit: Feb 6, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] If you’re tearing around Tasmania knocking off the tourist hotspots one by one, you’ll probably find yourself at some point at Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston. And a touristy spot it isContinue reading “Cataract Gorge, Feb 2021”
Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit, Feb 2021
Summary: Stunning scenery, with quality over quantity when it comes to birdlife Date of visit: Feb 4, 2021 [A stop on the Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Wineglass Bay is one of Tasmania’s iconic regions, and little wonder: it is an incredibly scenic place. It’s part of the Freycinet National Park, Tassie’s oldest park founded in 1916, aContinue reading “Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit, Feb 2021”
Port Arthur, Feb 2021
Summary: Unexpectedly good birding amongst the garden areas of this historic site Date of visit: Feb 3, 2021 Feb 2, 201 [A stop on the Tasmania, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Port Arthur is a famous – though more precisely, infamous – historic site in the south-east corner of Tasmania. Its storied past includes a beginning as a penalContinue reading “Port Arthur, Feb 2021”
Tasman Arch and Blowhole, Feb 2021
Summary: Scenic area with interesting tracks and lookouts and a few birds Date of visit: Feb 2, 201 [A stop on the Tasmania, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Tasman Arch and the Blowhole, as well as rock formation Devil’s Kitchen, are tourist drawcards on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania’s south-east. You’re likely to find yourself here for these attractionsContinue reading “Tasman Arch and Blowhole, Feb 2021”
Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk, Feb 2021
Summary: Pleasant easy walk with really good birds Date of visit: Feb 2, 201 [A stop on the Tasmania, Jan-Feb 2021 trip] Cape Queen Elizabeth Track is an out-and-back 12km day walk on North Bruny Island, just north of The Neck which separates North Bruny from South Bruny. We only did the 2.5km from the main roadContinue reading “Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk, Feb 2021”
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