Birds of the South-western Nullarbor Plain

Abstract

Birds observed in April and October 1973 in the region of the western cliffs of the Great Australian Bight in Western Australia are listed, with a few observations from the shore and cliffs of the Bight in western South Australia in early November 1973. Vegetation is described briefly. Seven beach-washed specimens of five species were collected. The records extend eastwards the ranges of six species of landlbirds.

Little Penguins, a Pacific Gull and Welcome Swallows were found nesting at the base of or in the cliffs, which may also be used by White-breasted Sea-eagles, Peregrine Falcons and Nankeen Kestrels.