One bird worth searching out is the Glossy Black Cockatoo, which can be spotted with luck. An extensive recovery programme has been adopted to protect this rare Kangaroo Island bird. One location where you have a reasonable chance of finding these wonderful birds is in the Western River Conservation Park on the island’s north coast. Take the walk down to the waterfall late in the afternoon, when the bird watching is at its best.

Many of the coastal areas are good spots for waterbirds.  Murray Lagoon, Pelican Lagoon and Duck Lagoon are also pleasant areas where waterbirds can be observed.