The South West corner of Western Australia is a birding and ecological hotspot, hosting a superbly high diversity of endemic plant, animal and bird species. This short extension to our Eastern Australia birding tour concentrates on south-western Australia’s endemic bird species and other wildlife and commences in the state’s capital of Perth, situated on the Swan River. During this Australia birding tour, we explore a range of habitats from the eucalypt forests of the Darling Ranges to the extensive woodlands of Dryandra, the Stirling Ranges, semi-arid mallee woodlands and the rugged windswept heathlands of the south coast. We expect to encounter all twelve endemic bird species plus several near-endemics and we can anticipate a trip total of between 120-150 species. We also hope to see several fabulous mammals such as Short-beaked Echidna, Western Grey Kangaroo and Southern Right Whale.
Emu, Pink-eared, Musk & Blue-billed Duck, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Painted Buttonquail, Hooded Plover, Banded Lapwing, Pacific Gull, Red-tailed, Short-billed & Long-billed Black Cockatoo, Western Corella, Western Rosella, Elegant, Red-capped & Rock Parrot, Western Ringneck, Noisy Scrubbird, Rufous Treecreeper, Red-winged, Splendid & Blue-breasted Fairywren, Southern Emu-wren, Western Fieldwren, Western Wattlebird, Western Bristlebird, White-cheeked & Swan River (split from White-naped) Honeyeater, Western Spinebill, Scarlet, Red-capped, Western Yellow & White-breasted Robin, Western Whipbird, Crested Shrike-Tit, Red-eared Firetail, Western Thornbill
Southern Right Whale, chances for New Zealand Fur Seal & Australian Sea Lion, Numbat (small chance), Short-beaked Echidna, Southern Brown Bandicoot, Common Brushtail Possum, Western Brush & Tammar Wallaby, Quokka, Western Grey Kangaroo
various Eucalpyt woodlands, coastal scrub, wetlands
warm to hot and cooler at night
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader
easy
very comfortable
mostly easy with a few tricky species
120-150
excellent
We traveled through strangely beautiful and interesting areas and were able to get great birds – almost all the endemics of the area. Angus was good at finding the birds which often involved traveling to very remote and isolated places for 1 or 2 species. I love Australian birds – beautiful, unique, often loud and delightful. The Lake Argyle cruise was fabulous and the Yellow River cruise was a great break from riding in the van and seeing water birds from a distance.
It was a fantastic trip. Very satisfying and Angus did a great job : he really showed us the birds and took great care that we had everything we wanted and were able to enjoy our tour.
Steve Davidson is a superb guide. He has a vast knowledge of Australian birds, other wildlife, and plants. He has a keen ear and I appreciated that he described what he was hearing. We had challenges in terms of Covid and flooding, and he very responsibly addressed both issues. I truly don't know how he had the stamina to guide, drive the extra miles on detours, and organize the needed diversions from the itinerary.
Erik Forsyth went above and beyond to give personal attention to each participant. How does he do it? Lack of sleep and a packed itinerary would challenge the best guide, but he seems to always be positive and light-hearted. Cracking dry jokes and comments – loved it!
Erik Forsyth did a great job, and both his remarkable knowledge and his unflagging good humor were indispensable; I look forward to traveling with him again in the future.
09 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024 (7 days)
AUD4,795 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): AUD4,795 * USD3,079 * GBP2,475 * EUR2,893
Single Supplement: AUD710 * USD456 * GBP367 * EUR428
Can be linked with: Australia - East Coast I 2024
10 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025 (7 days)
AUD5,000 - 4 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Local Leader
16 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 (7 days)
AUD5,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): AUD5,000 * USD3,211 * GBP2,581 * EUR3,017
Can be linked with: Australia - East Coast II 2025
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Australia - The Queensland Outback 2023 - July 2023
Australia - Tasmania Extension I 2022 - October 2022
Australia - East Coast I 2022 - September 2022
Australia - Southwest Extension I 2022 - September 2022
Australia - Kakadu & the Top End 2022 - August 2022
Australia - East Coast II 2019 - September 2019
Australia - East Coast II 2018 - September 2018
Australia - East Coast I 2018 - September 2018
Australia - Southwest Extension I 2018 - September 2018
Australia - Kakadu & the Top End 2018 - July 2018
Australia - East Coast 2017 - September 2017
Australia - East Coast I 2016 - October 2016
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