EYRE BIRD OBSERVATORYat historic EYRE TELEGRAPH STATION built in 1897
EYRE BIRD OBSERVATORY
at historic EYRE TELEGRAPH STATION built in 1897
Land of the Mirning people for 3,000 years
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS EYRE BIRD OBSERVATORY?
How to get to Eyre: Click here
 The nearest town is Norseman, 437 km west of Cocklebiddy Roadhouse, 1200 km from Perth. The Eyre Highway is a bitumen road from Norseman to Cocklebiddy Roadhouse. Eyre is 50 km south of Cocklebiddy. The last 12 km is 4WD access only. (It is recommended that tyres be deflated to about 20 psi to prevent damage to the track). |
NOTICEBOARD MALLEEFOWL SURVEY in August 2008 See Activities & Courses
Volunteer Caretakers David & Ann May to July 2008
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Eyre Bird Observatory The old stone building was built in 1897 as the Eyre Telegraph Station. The telegraph station was closed down in 1927. In 1977 it was restored by the RAOU, now Birds Australia, with assistance from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Post Office Historical Society, to become Australia's first bird observatory.
It is situated near the site where John Eyre, a famous Australian explorer, found water and rested during his overland journey in February 1841. |
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Situated in the wilderness of Nuytsland Nature Reserve, the observatory is nestled among the mallees (small multi-stemmed gum trees) and sand dunes 50 km from Cocklebiddy Roadhouse on the Eyre Highway and one kilometre from the sea to the south.
The observatory relies on rainfall for its water supply. It has a prototype solar power plant installed by the Solar Energy Research Institute of WA in 1982 for a 24 hour electricity supply. |
Mallee tree near Eyre Bird Observatory |
| Ordinary 2WD vehicle |
Arrange with Caretakers to pick you up at the Lookout carpark. Caretakers will provide transport for visitors who have booked accommodation. Transport is NOT provided for day visitors. |
| 4 WD vehicle | It is recommended that at the bottom of the Scarp, tyres be deflated to manufacturers recommendations (about 20 psi) to prevent damage to the sand track. |
| Plane | Private planes may obtain permission to use the airstrip at Cocklebiddy. Arrangements for pickup from Cocklebiddy to Eyre may be made with Eyre Caretakers. |
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There is no public transport service. The last bus to Cocklebiddy was in October 2005. |
Book with the Caretakers. Click General Information (Bookings)
Bookings are essential. Eyre has limited accommodation.
Please bring your OWN BED-LINEN or sleeping bag.
There is a limit of 8 participants on courses and activities.
More information will be given to participants upon booking.
| BOOKINGS: Contact the Caretakers Eyre Bird Observatory PMB 32 Cocklebiddy via NORSEMAN W.A. 6443 |
Phone: (08) 9039 3450 |
The friendly Caretakers will be pleased to answer any queries.
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to Last updated 21st March 2008 Copyright © Eyre Bird Observatory http://www.eyrebirds.org |
