Best Birdwatching Spots in the Australian Capital Territory

Where to go birdwatching in the Australian Capital Territory. Wingmate maps 62 birdwatching locations across ACT and lists the bird species recorded at each one, with a map, directions and recent community sightings.

The birds recorded at the most locations in ACT are Gang-gang Cockatoo, Superb Parrot, Noisy Friarbird, Speckled Warbler and Fuscous Honeyeater.

Jerrabomberra Wetlands, Mulligans Flat, Tidbinbilla and Namadgi National Park are all a short drive from central Canberra, covering wetland, woodland and high-country birds. Search the list below or use the map to find birding spots near you. A flame marks any location with a sighting logged in the last 30 days.

Top 10 birding spots in the Australian Capital Territory

The ACT locations where the Wingmate community has recorded the most species.

Every birding spot in the Australian Capital Territory

62 spots · 17 active

62 locations

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Birds you can see in the Australian Capital Territory

The species listed at the most ACT birding locations. Open one to see where to find it.

Track the birds you see in the Australian Capital Territory

Wingmate records your sightings, builds your Australian life list and shows you which species you are still missing at each ACT location.

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