Bold Park

-31.94748 , 115.77126

Australia

Bold Park is a Class-A nature reserve located on the Swan Coastal Plain in the Perth Metropolitan area. It is one of the largest remaining bushland remnants in the urban area of the Swan Coastal Plain, covering 437 hectares near the coast (Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority).

In excess of 90 species have been observed at this site, including a number of raptors, honeyeaters and bushbirds. Bold Park is the most reliable site in the Perth Metropolitan area for Painted Buttonquail, and is also a reliable site for Little Eagle.

The majority of the Park is covered with tuart and banksia woodland as well as other coastal heath-type plants.

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Coordinates were changed by Drew Davison : -31.9475/115.7713 (2021-07-10 08:20:31 )

Coordinates were set by Drew Davison : -31.9463/115.7708 (2021-07-10 03:32:05 )

Site name was set by Drew Davison as "Bold Park" (2021-07-10 03:32:05 )

Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:43:30
Bold Park is a Class-A nature reserve located on the Swan Coastal Plain in the Perth Metropolitan area. It is one of the largest remaining bushland remnants in the urban area of the Swan Coastal Plain, covering 437 hectares near the coast (Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority). In excess of 90 species have been observed at this site, including a number of raptors, honeyeaters and bushbirds. Bold Park is the most reliable site in the Perth Metropolitan area for Painted Buttonquail, and is also a reliable site for Little Eagle. The majority of the Park is covered with tuart and banksia woodland as well as other coastal heath-type plants.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis)
Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius)

Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) was added by Drew Davison (2021-07-10 03:36:25)

Painted Buttonquail (Turnix varius) was added by Drew Davison (2021-07-10 03:36:15)

  • Timing and strategy

Bold Park has little seasonal variation in species occurence. Cuckoos (such as the Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze Cuckoo) occur only in winter and spring, whilst most other species occur year-round.

Morning is generally the best, especially before 10am. Most birds are active, calling and foraging at this time of day.

A good strategy for Painted Buttonquail, one of the more sought-after species at Bold Park, is to walk slowly along the boardwalk at the Reabold Hill summit. Failing this, a slow walk along the stretch of the Zamia Trail directly adjacent to the boardwalk may yield good results. This same strategy will allow for good views of Spotted Scrubwren and Purple-backed Fairywren.

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Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:30
Bold Park has little seasonal variation in species occurence. Cuckoos (such as the Fan-tailed Cuckoo and Shining Bronze Cuckoo) occur only in winter and spring, whilst most other species occur year-round. Morning is generally the best, especially before 10am. Most birds are active, calling and foraging at this time of day. A good strategy for Painted Buttonquail, one of the more sought-after species at Bold Park, is to walk slowly along the boardwalk at the Reabold Hill summit. Failing this, a slow walk along the stretch of the Zamia Trail directly adjacent to the boardwalk may yield good results. This same strategy will allow for good views of Spotted Scrubwren and Purple-backed Fairywren.
  • How to get there

The best means of transport to access Bold Park is car. Bus services in the area are run by Transperth. The carpark at the summit (Reabold Hill summit) is often crowded and available bays are lacking due to the business of the carpark.

The carpark nearest to the BirdLife Western Australia office always has available bays, and there is a short (albeit steep) walk to the summit from this carpark.

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Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:38
The best means of transport to access Bold Park is car. Bus services in the area are run by Transperth. The carpark at the summit (Reabold Hill summit) is often crowded and available bays are lacking due to the business of the carpark. The carpark nearest to the BirdLife Western Australia office always has available bays, and there is a short (albeit steep) walk to the summit from this carpark.

There are no restrictions on access at Bold Park. Each carpark is available any day of the year, at any time of day.

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Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:25
There are no restrictions on access at Bold Park. Each carpark is available any day of the year, at any time of day.
  • Other attractions

The BirdLife Western Australia office located at the corner of Perry Lakes Drive and Oceanic Drive is a good place to visit. The office is open on weekdays between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

The BirdLife Western Australia office has pamphlets, brochures and other resources that are most useful for birders travelling around Western Australia or the Perth area. The friendly staff can assist with inquiries as well.

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Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:27
The BirdLife Western Australia office located at the corner of Perry Lakes Drive and Oceanic Drive is a good place to visit. The office is open on weekdays between 9.30am and 12.30pm. The BirdLife Western Australia office has pamphlets, brochures and other resources that are most useful for birders travelling around Western Australia or the Perth area. The friendly staff can assist with inquiries as well.

There are minimal facilities at Bold Park. A boardwalk (albeit made from metal) at the Reabold Hill summit takes you to a viewing platform, which is the main 'facility' as such at this site.

Public toilets are accessible across the road from Bold Park at Perry Lakes.

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or near this site, including:
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• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:24
There are minimal facilities at Bold Park. A boardwalk (albeit made from metal) at the Reabold Hill summit takes you to a viewing platform, which is the main 'facility' as such at this site. Public toilets are accessible across the road from Bold Park at Perry Lakes.

Bold Park is generally very secure and a visit to this site will be without incident. The public toilets across the road at Perry Lakes are rather clean and well-kempt.

Cyclists are required to dismount on some of the paths within the park, including the steep path to the Reabold Hill summit.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:51
Bold Park is generally very secure and a visit to this site will be without incident. The public toilets across the road at Perry Lakes are rather clean and well-kempt.well-kempt. Cyclists are required to dismount on some of the paths within the park, including the steep path to the Reabold Hill summit.
Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 08:24
Bold Park is generally very secure and a visit to this site will be without incident. The public toilets across the road at Perry Lakes are rather clean and well-kempt.
Edited by Drew Davison on 2021-07-10 03:32
Bold Park is generally very secure and a visit to this site will be without incident.
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