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Welcome to Sweers Island

Birdwatching

Sweers is a birdwatchers paradise, with nearly 100 species of birds recorded so far. With no feral animals on the island, the birds are very tame and easy to study. Bush Stone-curlews wander around the dining area at night and Bustards (Plain Turkey) are often seen during the day time.

Curlew with eggs Curlew with chick Handfeeding wild birds

A shy mother Curlew guards her eggs, then shows her well camouflaged little chick
that the folk on Sweers are not a threat while a Bustard looks on...


The Rose-crowned Fruit Dove, which was previously unrecorded in this area, nests on the island and can often be seen near the Resort area. Sea-Eagles and Ospreys nest here and Brolgas can often be seen performing their courtship dance.

Sea Eagle Soaring Rose-crowned Fruit Dove Dancing Brolgas

Our logo bird - The White-bellied Sea Eagle - soars majestically; the Rose-crowned Fruit Dove
is parrot-bright in its colours; and the Brolgas dance like nobody is watching...


Mangrove Whistler Bustard in Chicken Yard Osprey Fledgling

A colourful Mangrove Whistler clings to a tree; a Turkey joins the Chickens for supper;
a young Osprey flexes his wings, nearly ready to fly...

Click Here to download a copy of our Bird List
which you can print out and bring with you to "tick off" all the birds you see while you are here!


IMPORTANT INFORMATION! PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THIS BEFORE YOU TRAVEL!