Lake Claremont

In 1983 the Department of Conservation and Environment of Western Australia prepared the Darling System report entitled “System 6 Report”. An outcome of the report was that Council prepare a management plan for the Lake Claremont area. In 1985 Council called for community consultation and as a result undertook significant research in 1987.

In February 1992, Council resolved to appoint a committee to prepare and implement a management plan for the lake. The Lake Claremont Committee, with community participation, ensures that the lake is managed by the Town of Claremont as a healthy natural seasonal lake for both conservation and recreational purposes.

In August 1989, the Lake Claremont research report (1987-88) was presented to Council (to view the report click here). Research found that water of the lake contained sufficiently large quantities of phosphorous for its waters to be classified as hypereutrophic. In 1992, the first management plan was developed. This was updated in 1998 and renamed Lake Claremont Policy 1998. To view the policy click here.

In 2007, the management plan was updated again and approved by Council in 2010, this directed much of the revegetation and conservation works undertaken at the site over the last ten years. During that time, the water quality has improved and a number of bird species have been recorded at the site. To view the plan click here. 

In 2016, the most recent Management Plan was approved by Council. This document has been broken down into separate sections to allow the documenting of all flora and fauna found at the site. Click on the links below to view the Lake Claremont Management Plan and appendices.

• Lake Claremont Management Plan 2016-21 click here                             
• Appendix 1 (Biophysical Wetland Values) click here
• Appendix 2 (Flora & Vegetation Values) click here
• Appendix 3 (Fauna Values) click here

The Lake Claremont Management Plan directs actions that need to be addressed in an operational plan and that have been identified to be undertaken at the site over the next twelve months.

View the latest bird census:

Birds listed in alphabetical order
Birds listed in taxonomic order

For historical survey data, please click here to email the Town your request. 

To view the brochure Birds in and around Claremont, please click here.  Hard copies are also available from our administration office. An album photos of bird species found at the Lake can be viewed here (images by David Free, Friends of Lake Claremont). 

For further information on other birdwatching locations please contact Birdlife WA on 08 9383 7749 or info@birdlife.org.au

Encouraging bird fauna into the Town of Claremont

Town of Claremont prides itself on its established tree stock and to encourage a wide variety of birds into your garden, here are some guidelines to assist you in creating a bird friendly environment.

• Guidelines for the Development of Bird Habitat - Bushland & Natural Area Managers click here.
• Guidelines for the Development of Bird Habitat - Domestic Gardners click here.

There is a bird observation platform, access can be gained from Stirling Road Park, Strickland Street or Gloucester Road.

For further Bird Life information please visit the Birdlife Website click here.