Description
Bountiful bird life living in a lush tropical wetland can be viewed from a boardwalk and bird hide over the water.
Marlgu Billabong is a short distance from Telegraph Hill and sits on the edge of the Ord River floodplain. The billabong and surrounding area attracts thousands of water birds. Over 160 species of birds have been recorded here, including migratory birds from the northern hemisphere. Access can be seasonal as the roads are prone to flooding in the wet.
A wheelchair accessible boardwalk and bird hide has been constructed to allow you to sit over the Billabong and enjoy the scenery and rich birdlife. Signs along this short boardwalk guide you in identifying and learning about the birds that frequent the area. There are crocodiles in this billabong, please stay on the boardwalk at all times.
This information was provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions: dpaw.wa.gov.au
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