Forrestdale and Thomsons Lakes Ramsar Site, Perth
Facts and practical information
The Forrestdale and Thomsons Lakes Ramsar Site comprises two separate nature reserves, totalling 754 ha in area, protecting two shallow fresh to brackish, seasonal lakes in a suburban and agricultural landscape in south-western Western Australia. It lies in the Swan Coastal Plain bioregion and is used mainly for birdwatching and walking. The site is recognised as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, under which it was designated Ramsar Site 481 on 7 June 1990. ()
Perth
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeAubin Grove 9 min walk
- Calculate routeAubin Grove Station Stand 1 12 min walk
- Calculate routeAubin Grove Station Stand 2 12 min walk
- Calculate routeLyon Road Before Twilight Mews 13 min walk
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Australasian bittern
The Australasian bittern, also known as the brown bittern or matuku hūrepo, is a large and elusive bird belonging to the heron family (Ardeidae). Renowned for its distinctive booming call, this bird is more often heard than seen.
Birds
Curlew sandpiper
The curlew sandpiper is a small wading bird that breeds in the Arctic regions of Siberia. Its name is derived from Ancient Greek and Latin, reflecting its distinctive coloration. This bird is an exceptional long-distance migrant, wintering in Africa, Asia, Australia...
Birds
Eurasian coot
The Eurasian Coot, also known as the Common Coot or Australian Coot, is an intriguing bird belonging to the rail and crake family, Rallidae. These birds are widely distributed across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of North Africa.
Birds
Black-winged stilt
The black-winged stilt, known scientifically as *Himantopus himantopus*, is a striking bird distinguished by its long legs and belongs to the avocet and stilt family. Once believed to be a single species distributed globally, it is now recognized as a species with a...
Birds
White-rumped sandpiper
The white-rumped sandpiper is a small, intriguing shorebird that inhabits the northern tundras of Canada and Alaska. This bird belongs to a group affectionately known as "peeps" or "stints" making it challenging to differentiate from its relatives.
Birds
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Forrestdale and Thomsons Lakes Ramsar Site by public transport?
Train
- Aubin Grove (9 min walk)
Bus
- Aubin Grove Station Stand 1 • Lines: 534, 535, 536 (12 min walk)
- Aubin Grove Station Stand 2 • Lines: 537 (12 min walk)
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