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Dolphin Coast Wildlife
Beach, rocky shore, tidal pools, coastal forest and the open sea all meet along the Dolphin Coast. That mix makes the coast around Tinley Manor rich in wildlife.
Species with confirmed (research grade) sightings within about 6 km of Tinley Manor, the nearest well-recorded stretch of coast, 25 minutes south of Tinley Manor on iNaturalist, the citizen science app. Introduced species and pets are left out.
Animals to look out for
A few of the species people have recorded along this stretch of coast, and where you're most likely to find them.
Threatened species recorded here
Species on this checklist that carry a conservation status. Every sighting helps scientists track them.
Most-seen species
The species seen most often here, with the number of confirmed sightings. For every record, see iNaturalist.
How you can help
Small things make a real difference on a stretch of coast this busy with life.
- Keep dogs on a lead on the beach. Shorebirds rest and feed along the tide line.
- Look, don’t take, in the rock pools. Leave shells, anemones and animals where they are and turn rocks back the way you found them.
- Don’t feed monkeys or other animals. Fed animals become bold and are often hurt or removed.
- Fish within the rules. Carry a valid recreational fishing permit and keep to bag and size limits.
- Take your litter and fishing line home. Line, hooks and plastic tangle birds, dolphins and fish.
- Give snakes space. Most are harmless, but green mambas are recorded here. Step back and call a local snake catcher.
- Plant indigenous. Indigenous gardens feed the sunbirds, butterflies and bushbuck that keep the coast green.
- Share your sightings. Photograph wildlife and upload it to iNaturalist. Your records help build this list.