Herdsman Lake (Nyungar: Njookenbooro), also known as Herdsmans Lake, is a freshwaterlake located on the Swan Coastal Plain, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north-west of Perth, Western Australia, in the suburb of Herdsman. The main shared use path around the lake is approximately 8 kilometres in length, whilst the wetland perimeter of the lake is approximately 7.5 kilometres.
Herdsman Lake
Looking across a dredged section of the lake towards Perth
The lake is encompassed by Herdsman Lake Regional Park. It measures 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) in width, totaling over 3 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).[1] The perimeter of the lake is dredged to provide permanent open water, 15% of the area,[1] during the dry summer months. The lake is a wildlife sanctuary, with birdwatching a popular activity.
Almost 80% of the lake is covered with Typha rush (Typha orientalis), an introduced weed. In summer, most of the lake is dry. 15% of the lake is permanent deep water. In the 1830s, the lake was a possible water supply for Perth. In 1936, the lake was almost used as an alternative airport. Herdsman Lake was declared a regional park in 1999.
The Herdsman Main Drain is a 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) x 1,000-millimetre (39 in) underground pipe drain carrying excess water from the lake to its outflow at City Beach.[2][3]
Attractions
Attractions within the park include the Olive Seymour Boardwalk, Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and Settler's Cottage. It also contains a statue created by Pietro Porcelli, which formerly sat atop the now demolished AMP Chambers building, which was rescued and placed on one of the islands. Walking, cycling, picnicking, birdwatching and wildflower spotting are popular activities in the park. Disabled access is provided.
Birds
More than 160 species of bird have been recorded at Herdsman Lake, including a number of notable sightings and endemic species to the region.[4]
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Herdsman Lake.
Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre
Parks and Wildlife Service: Herdsman Lake Regional Park
Herdsman Lake Regional Park management plan
January 15, 2023
herdsman, lake, other, uses, herdsman, disambiguation, nyungar, njookenbooro, also, known, herdsmans, lake, freshwater, lake, located, swan, coastal, plain, kilometres, north, west, perth, western, australia, suburb, herdsman, main, shared, path, around, lake,. For other uses see Herdsman disambiguation Herdsman Lake Nyungar Njookenbooro also known as Herdsmans Lake is a freshwater lake located on the Swan Coastal Plain 6 kilometres 3 7 mi north west of Perth Western Australia in the suburb of Herdsman The main shared use path around the lake is approximately 8 kilometres in length whilst the wetland perimeter of the lake is approximately 7 5 kilometres Herdsman LakeLooking across a dredged section of the lake towards PerthHerdsman LakeLocationPerth Western AustraliaCoordinates31 55 12 S 115 48 25 E 31 92000 S 115 80694 E 31 92000 115 80694 Coordinates 31 55 12 S 115 48 25 E 31 92000 S 115 80694 E 31 92000 115 80694Basin countriesAustraliaDesignationHerdsman Lake Regional ParkMax length2 5 km 1 6 mi Max width2 km 1 2 mi Surface area3 km2 1 2 sq mi SettlementsPerth Contents 1 Description 2 Attractions 3 Birds 3 1 Notable sightings 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDescription Edit Black swan in flight Herdsman Lake The lake is encompassed by Herdsman Lake Regional Park It measures 2 5 kilometres 1 6 mi in length and 2 kilometres 1 2 mi in width totaling over 3 square kilometres 1 2 sq mi 1 The perimeter of the lake is dredged to provide permanent open water 15 of the area 1 during the dry summer months The lake is a wildlife sanctuary with birdwatching a popular activity Almost 80 of the lake is covered with Typha rush Typha orientalis an introduced weed In summer most of the lake is dry 15 of the lake is permanent deep water In the 1830s the lake was a possible water supply for Perth In 1936 the lake was almost used as an alternative airport Herdsman Lake was declared a regional park in 1999 The Herdsman Main Drain is a 4 kilometre 2 5 mi x 1 000 millimetre 39 in underground pipe drain carrying excess water from the lake to its outflow at City Beach 2 3 Attractions EditAttractions within the park include the Olive Seymour Boardwalk Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and Settler s Cottage It also contains a statue created by Pietro Porcelli which formerly sat atop the now demolished AMP Chambers building which was rescued and placed on one of the islands Walking cycling picnicking birdwatching and wildflower spotting are popular activities in the park Disabled access is provided Birds EditMore than 160 species of bird have been recorded at Herdsman Lake including a number of notable sightings and endemic species to the region 4 Notable sightings Edit Purple Heron in February 2013 5 a vagrant to Australia Striated Heron in July 2013 6 vagrant this far south in Western Australia Collared Pratincole in January 2019 7 first found at Point Walter and later relocated at Herdsman Lake a first record for Australia Wandering Whistling Duck in May 2019 8 vagrant this far south in Western Australia Eastern Yellow Wagtail in January 2020 9 vagrant this far south in Western AustraliaSee also Edit Western Australia portal Environment portalList of lakes of Western AustraliaReferences Edit a b www wagouldleague com au Archived 9 April 2006 at the Wayback Machine About Herdsman Lake Regional Park Accessed 21 February 2005 Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 13 March 2011 Retrieved 13 April 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 18 February 2011 Retrieved 13 April 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Herdsman Lake Stirling WA AU eBird Hotspot ebird org Retrieved 22 March 2022 Hart Nick eBird Checklist 22 Feb 2013 Herdsman Lake 4 species ebird org Retrieved 22 March 2022 Hart Nick eBird Checklist 2 Jul 2013 Herdsman Lake 1 species ebird org Retrieved 22 March 2022 Groom Geoffrey eBird Checklist 31 Jan 2019 Herdsman Lake 12 species ebird org Retrieved 22 March 2022 Heikaus Andreas eBird Australia Checklist 6 May 2019 Herdsman Lake 45 species ebird org Retrieved 22 March 2022 Graff John eBird Checklist 16 Jan 2020 Herdsman Lake 71 species ebird org Retrieved 23 March 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Herdsman Lake Herdsman Lake Wildlife Photographs Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre Parks and Wildlife Service Herdsman Lake Regional Park Herdsman Lake Regional Park management plan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Herdsman Lake amp oldid 1122900212, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
