Shorebird Monitoring
Australasian Wader Studies Group & Global Flyway Network
Volunteer researchers banding shorebirds. © 2009 Kandy Curran. Press to enlarge.
OUR GROUP regularly undertakes research into the migratory shorebirds of Roebuck Bay. These shorebirds breed in the northern hemisphere, as far away as Siberia, and spend the reminder of their year here in Roebuck Bay.
The main activity is the capture, banding and release of birds for survival and migration studies. It is a privilege to hold these magnificent travelers in your hand. Newcomers and children are very welcome and will be given instruction in handling birds. The work is hot and hard and immensely rewarding!
View some movies about the trapping, banding and lives of these fascinating and beautiful birds
Shorebird Canon Netting days 2012
Contact Chris Hassell:
Mobile 0408 954 655
turnstone@wn.com.au
www.awsg.org.au
Find out more about Shorebirds. Visit our Roebuck Bay Shorebirds page.