Birdlife abounds at Sydney Olympic Park - over 140 native bird species have been identified within the area since 1996. New species are being recorded each year as new landscapes gradually increase in habitat value. The colourful Superb Fairy-wren is one of the most visible birds across Sydney Olympic Park, but waterbirds, parrots, honeyeaters and birds of prey are also readily seen.
Hollows formed in mature Scribbly Gums within Newington Nature Reserve provide a regionally important nesting and feeding area for parrots such as Rainbow Lorrikeets, Eastern Rosellas and the locally rare Red-rumped Parrots.
For a full bird species list visit the bird species page
Estuarine and freshwater wetlands provide extensive waterbird habitat, both for resident and migratory species protected by international treaties. Migratory species such as Greenshanks, Lathams Snipe, and Sandpipers travel between breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere and Sydney Olympic Park each year to feed and roost within the wetlands.
Visit the migratory shorebird page for more information
Particularly good vantage points for birdwatchers are:
Bird populations are regularly monitored across the Park. The monitoring program improves the understanding of ecological values post-development, and is an important tool for ongoing operational management of the site. It provides information for interpretive and educational programs, community information, and environmental reporting.
Objectives of this program are to provide:
The core of the monitoring program is annual spring survey of 48 sites around the Park conducted by volunteers from the Cumberland Bird Observers Club. These surveys are supplemented by specialist studies of particular habitats or bird families.
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