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Weather and bird-watching at the Port of Broome
4 monthes ago - By 10,000 Birds
It's that time of year when we are always watching for build-up clouds in the afternoon that will hopefully eventuate into rain. A good place to watch the weather and birds at this time of year is the Port of Broome. There is a car-park close to the walkway and you are able to get great views of any birds in the area and any clouds that are billowing away. It is a popular area at night for lightning shows too.
The best time to see the shorebirds is around high tide, because they roost just below the gardens where the plaque is placed for the official opening of the deep water jetty. The...
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