Darwin Shorebird Community Workshop A day of all you ever wanted to know about shorebirds
Saturday 27th September 2014
What to bring: Binoculars, a scope if you have one, suitable footwear for walking on unsealed paths, water bottle, sun-smart gear, clothing for inclement weather. BirdLife Australia’s Threatened Bird Network and the Shorebirds 2020 Project invite you to a FREE day-long workshop where you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about shorebirds. Learn about the diversity of shorebirds in the Darwin region. Hear about their 11,000 km trip to get here, the threats they face both here and overseas and how you can give them a helping hand. Morning tea and light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 27TH | 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: The Theatrette - Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Cost: Free!
Bookings essential: RSVP by 15th September to: Meg Cullen, 03 9347 0757
[email protected]
Agenda: 9:00-9:15
Arrival, grab a cuppa, introductions
9:15–9:30
Meg Cullen (BirdLife Australia) an introduction to the Threatened Bird Network
9:30–10:30
Dan Weller (BirdLife Australia) talking about the Shorebirds 2020 Program
10:30-11:00
Morning Tea
11:00-12:00
Dan Weller (BirdLife Australia) Shorebird ecology and conservation
12:00-12:30
A course and quiz to get you started or refreshed on shorebird Identification
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-16:00
Field trip to local shorebird area (will need transport – there maybe carpooling options)
