Birdwatching

Jerrabomberra Wetlands is home to an amazing variety of waterfowl species, wetlands specialists and seasonal migrants, as well as the occasional passing rarity.

A large variety of woodland species may be observed at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary such as robins, thornbills and honeyeaters, as well as raptor species. Take a self-guided walk through the sign-posted Mulligans Flat Bird Walk.

A wide variety of woodland, wetland and wet forest species may be observed at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. It is a particularly good place to see the Superb Lyrebird.

Warks Road in Namadgi National Park is a great place to observe wet forest species such as Rose Robin, Bassian Thrush and Pilotbird. This area is a great attraction to bird watchers who wish to view the amazing Superb Lyrebird, Quail Thrush, Whip Birds and many more.

Wander along the river and search for some of the 200 species of birds that are known to live or pass through Tharwa Sandwash. Murrumbidgee River sites like this one are hotspots for seeing large numbers of honeyeaters in the autumn months as they east towards warmer climes. Try to find the local family of Tawny Frogmouths camouflaged in the surrounding trees.