Braeside Park
Braeside
Wetlands, grassland and big old red gums. Good for waterbirds, fairywrens and honeyeaters.
Tip: Walk around the wetlands slowly and look at the edges of the water.
Get outside
Where to Go
You can find birds almost anywhere: your backyard, the park, the beach or the bush. Here are some good places to try in Victoria.
Close to the cityBayside and Melbourne
Edithvale–Seaford Wetlands
Edithvale and Seaford
Wetlands that are important for birds from all over the world, with bird hides to watch from.
Tip: In summer, look for shorebirds that fly here from as far away as Siberia.
Ricketts Point
Beaumaris
Rocky beach and a marine sanctuary. Look for gulls, cormorants and terns.
Tip: Go at low tide and look at the rocks.
A day tripMornington Peninsula
The Briars
Mount Martha
Wetlands with bird hides, and bushland walks.
Tip: Sit quietly in a bird hide for 10 minutes and see what comes.
Arthurs Seat State Park
Arthurs Seat
Tall bush on the hill with great views. Look for parrots and cockatoos.
Tip: Listen for the wailing calls of Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos.
Devilbend Natural Features Reserve
Tuerong
Bush and a big reservoir that is important for birds all over the world. Look for sea-eagles, rosellas and ducks. We found Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos here!
Tip: Try the short Daangean Point Track from the picnic area. Bring your own drinking water.
Further outInto the bush
Sherbrooke Forest
Dandenong Ranges
Tall mountain ash forest and fern gullies. Home to Superb Lyrebirds and King-Parrots.
Tip: Lyrebirds copy other birds' songs. Listen for a bird that sounds like many birds!
Lillydale Lake
Lilydale
A lake with flat, easy paths and a boardwalk through the wetlands. Look for waterbirds like ducks and cormorants.
Tip: The paths are flat, so it's a great walk with little kids and prams.
When to look
- Early morning is the best time. Birds are busy looking for food.
- Spring is exciting: birds are singing and building nests.
- Look near water, flowers and fruit. That's where the food is.
Stay safe
Always go with a grown-up, stay on the track, and check the weather and any park closures before you go. In spring, some magpies swoop near their nests, so wear a hat and walk calmly past.