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Lake Richmond

-32.28595 , 115.71487

Australia

Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 125 species have been recorded, and as many as 50 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen, such as Musk Duck, Hardhead, Australian Shelduck, Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -32.2860/115.7149 (2021-01-02 19:40:35 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Lake Richmond" (2021-01-02 19:40:35 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-12-18 13:06:53
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 120 125 species have been recorded, and as many as 50 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen, such as Musk Duck, Hardhead, Australian Shelduck, Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-20 10:18:00
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 120 species have been recorded, and as many as 50 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen, such as Musk Duck, Hardhead, Australian Shelduck, Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2023-05-25 04:45:22
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 120 species have been recorded, and as many as 50 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including seen, such as Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck, Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-05-29 07:39:45
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 50 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck, Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 10:01:43
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck, Australians Australasian and Hoary-headed Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 10:01:23
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck Shelduck, Australians and Hoary-headed Grebe.Grebes. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-09-02 10:42:05
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally has long served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 11:22:20
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and spoonbills, ibises and stilts are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 11:17:05
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The Forming part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, the lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment.ecosystem. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Skulking Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 10:03:33
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 10:03:08
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the thrombolites are exposed and the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Red-capped Plover. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:58:01
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake begins to dry out, the thrombolites are exposed and the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Black-fronted Dotterel.Red-capped Plover. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:37:14
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake dries begins to dry out, the thrombolites are exposed and the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Black-fronted Dotterel. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:36:27
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are often present around the boardwalk. In late summer when the lake dries out, the thrombolites are exposed and the mud attracts waders such as Greenshank and Black-fronted Dotterel. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:51:25
Located just outside the City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly traditionally served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen often present around the boardwalk. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:51:02
Located just outside the CIty City of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment. Over 110 species have been recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen present around the boardwalk. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:49:16
Located just outside the CIty of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment in which over environment. Over 110 species have been recorded. A recorded, and as many as 40 on one visit. When the lake has plenty of water a range of waterfowl should be seen on the lake including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen present around the boardwalk. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:47:45
Located just outside the CIty of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, woodland on the east and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment in which over 110 species have been recorded. A range of waterfowl should be seen on the lake including Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen present around the boardwalk. Little Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:45:15
Located just outside the CIty of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment in which over 110 species have been recorded. A range of waterfowl should be seen on the lake including musk dusk Musk Duck, Australian Shelduck and hoary-headed grebe.Hoary-headed Grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen present around the boardwalk. Little grassbirds Grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:36:31
Located just outside the CIty of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment in which over 110 species have been recorded. recorded. A range of waterfowl should be seen on the lake including musk dusk and hoary-headed grebe. Yellow-billed spoonbills and ibises are ofen present around the boardwalk. Little grassbirds inhabit the reedbed at the north end. Raptors include Brown Goshawk, Collared Sparrowhawk, Osprey and Whistling Kite as well as the expected Swamp Harrier.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:17:20
Located just outside the CIty of Rockingham, Lake Richmond is a freshwater lake only 1 km from the coast which traditionallly served as a source of fresh water for the indigenous Noongar people of the area. The lake is surrounded by marshland on the west bank, reeds on the north, and heath on the south side, making up a diverse environment in which over 110 species have been recorded.

  • 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)

Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides)
Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)
Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus)
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus)
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)
Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)
Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans)
Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)
Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus)
Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus)
Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta)
White-cheeked Honeyeater (Phylidonyris niger)
Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris)
Little Grassbird (Poodytes gramineus)

Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-27 04:42:42)

Little Grassbird (Poodytes gramineus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:26:38)

Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:26:18)

White-cheeked Honeyeater (Phylidonyris niger) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:25:49)

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:25:26)

Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:25:10)

Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:23:47)

Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:23:31)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:22:51)

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:22:39)

Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:22:24)

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:21:36)

Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:21:23)

Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:20:41)

Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:20:25)

Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2021-08-26 12:20:13)

  • Timing and strategy

For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats, from wet marshland on the north and west sides to dry heathland at the southeastern corner of the lake. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires a stretch of walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road, where the view of the lake is largely obscured. Here it is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road (and even exploring along Boundary Road) where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail.

Alternatively, or for a shorter visit, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-02-20 10:18
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats, from wet marshland on the north and west sides to dry heathland at the southestern southeastern corner of the lake. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires a stretch of walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road, where the view of the lake is largely obscured. Here it is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road (and even exploring along Boundary Road) where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, or for a shorter visit, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-05-29 04:09
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats. habitats, from wet marshland on the north and west sides to dry heathland at the southestern corner of the lake. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires a stretch of walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. Where Road, where the view of the lake is obscured largely obscured. Here it is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road (and even exploring along Boundary Road) where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, or for a shorter visyt, visit, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 10:02
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. Where the view of the lake is obscured it is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road (and even exploring along Boundary Road) where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, or for a shorter vist, visyt, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-31 11:13
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It Where the view of the lake is obscured it is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road (and even exploring along Boundary Road) where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, or for a shorter vist, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-30 10:16
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons roost in the trees on the west bank and are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-30 09:45
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours).hours) so as to pass through a range of habitats. Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:15
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours). Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views. Rufous Night Herons are best seen at dusk.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:45
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours). Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It is worth crossing over to the west side of Safety Bay Road where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:43
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours). Most of the circuit is on a pleasant trail but on the west side it requires walking along Richmond Avenue and Safety Bay Road. It is worth crossing to the west side of Safety Bay Road where the heathland supports additional species such as Stubble Quail. Alternatively, one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner often providing the best views.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:27
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours). Alternatively, on one can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner providing the best views.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:19
For best results, start early and make a circular tour of the lake (at least 2 hours). Alternatively, on can watch from various points around the lake, with the boardwalk in the northeast corner providing the best views.
  • How to get there

The lake may be easily reached by cycling westwards from Rockingham railway station (about 4km).

By car, Lake Street can be reached from Safety Bay Road or Fisher Street in Rockingham, 50 minutes' drive from central Perth or Perth International Airport.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-03-01 02:00
The lake may be easily reached by cycling westwards from Rockingham railway station (about 4km). By car, Lake Street can be reached from Safety Bay Road or Fisher Street in Rockingham.Rockingham, 50 minutes' drive from central Perth or Perth International Airport.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-04-02 10:03
The lake is may be easily reached by cycling westwards from Rockingham railway station (about 4km). By car, Lake Street can be reached from Safety Bay Road or Fisher Street in Rockingham.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:40
The lake is easily reached by cycling westwards from Rockingham railway station. station (about 4km). By car, Lake Street can be reached from Safety Bay Road or Fisher Street in Rockingham.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:23
The lake is easily reached by cycling westwards from Rockingham railway station. By car, Lake Street can be reached from Safety Bay Road or Fisher Street in Rockingham.

The most convenient access point is along Lake Street, where one can park and walk to the short boardwalk and/or begin the circuit of the lake. There are also access points on Richmond Avenue and Fisher Street.

The boardwalk and trail are normally open throughout the year.

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2022-05-29 04:11
The most convenient access point is along Lake Street, from where one can park and walk to the short boardwalk which often provides and/or begin the best views.circuit of the lake. There are also access points on Richmond Avenue and Fisher Street. The boardwalk and trail are normally open throughout the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:40
The most convenient access point is along Lake Street, from where one can park and walk to the short boardwalk which generally often provides the best views. views. There are also access points on Richmond Avenue and Fisher Street. The boardwalk and trail are norally normally open throughout the year.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 12:32
The most convenient access point is along Lake Street, from where one can park and walk to the short boardwalk which generally provides the best views. The boardwalk and trail are norally open throughout the year.
  • Other attractions

The lake contains thrombolites, ancient organisms which form reefs similar to coral. The formations are exposed in late summer when the water level declines.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-30 09:45
The lake contains thrombolites, an ancient organism organisms which forms form reefs similar to coral. The formations are exposed in late summer when the water level declines.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 05:55
The lake contains thombolites, thrombolites, an ancient organism which forms reefs similar to coral. The formations are exposed in late summer when the water level declines.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 05:52
The lake contains thombolites, an ancient organism which forms reefs similar to coral.  The formations are exposed in late summer when the water level declines.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:59
The lake contains thombolites, and an ancient organism which forms reefs similar to coral. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:56
The lake contains thombolites, and ancient organism which forms reefs similar to coral. 

There are some panels about the natural history of the area along Lake Street.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:38
There are some panels about the wildlife natural history of the area along Lake Street.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:57
There are some panels about the wildlife along Lake Street.

Signs at the boardwalk warn that tiger snakes may be present. To avoid these, keep to footpaths.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
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 Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-27 04:38
As Signs at other Australian sites, venomous the boardwalk warn that tiger snakes may be present. To avoid these, keep to footpaths.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2021-08-26 13:58
As at other Australian sites, venomous snakes may be present. To avoid these, keep to footpaths.
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