Shorebird disturbance

Shorebird disturbance on Roebuck Bay 
Presenter Dr Nyil Khwaja

Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park is one of the most important wetlands in the world for migratory shorebirds.  These shorebirds feed at low tide on the mudflats but come under stress at high tide as they are pushed onto beaches they share have to share with us and birds of prey. This talk presents new research on when, where and how shorebirds are disturbed at high tide and what this means for conserving these amazing birds.

Nhil Kwaja has been the Broome Bird Observatory Warden since 2019 and coordinated this project with funding from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The important data collection has been done by volunteers. We hope the talk shows what a superb contribution they have made to shorebird conservation science.

Where The Main Hall, University of Notre Dame, 88 Guy Street, Broome
When Thursday  28th October 5.30-7.00pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com

Welcome news

Roebuck Bay Working Group continues its outstanding work, with an innovative Science on the Broome Coast series, a popular Mud and Saltwater Short Film Fest, a cool as can be sign on the foreshore of Roebuck Bay and a Coastal Garden book that is creating a positive trend toward endemic gardens in the coastal town of Broome.

Read all our news in the latest Roebuck Bay Working Group e Newsletter »

Train to be a dolphin watch volunteer

Do you love dolphins and getting out on the Bay   
Dolphin Watch Training…
become a trained dolphin watch volunteer

Attend our FREE training evening and…                                                       
– Learn more about the Australian Snubfin Dolphin
– How to identify dolphins with your free Finbook
– How to record sightings in a new Smartphone APP
– Apply your knowledge gained in the training session on Yawuru Nagulagun and in the Snubfin Dolphin Census in April 2022
– A draw for a door prize – a free dolphin watch cruise

Where Lotteries House 20 Cable Beach Rd Broome
When Tuesday 7th September 5.30-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com

Snubfin Dolphins or Roebuck Bay

Snubfin dolphins of Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay
Presenter Alex D’Cruz

Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay in Broome northwest Australia, hosts the highest density of any studied snubfin dolphin population. This presentation draws on data collected by cetacean researchers over 13-years to determine the importance of the area for individual dolphins and the population.

Alex recently finished Honours at Edith Cowan University exploring the ecology and population dynamics of snubfin dolphins in Yawuru Nagulagun/Roebuck Bay. The results from this study contributes important insights into the ecology of a highly valued species and supports continuous effective joint management of the snubfin dolphin population in Yawuru Nagulagun.

Register by September 1, 2021 to Holly Raudino
Holly.Raudino@dbca.wa.gov.au or phone 97246177

Where Lotteries House 20 Cable Beach Rd Broome
When Wednesday 8th September 6.00-7.30pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
More info www.roebuckbay.org.au or gracemaglio@outlook.com

DOOR PRIZE Absolute Ocean Charter Snubfin Dolphin Cruise for 2 people

Composting Helps Roebuck Bay

Jardine Macdonald, a hydrogeologist and Program Manager for Rangelands NRM, is passionate about how soil health and composting can help Roebuck Bay. Jardine has provided a fantastic power point for those who missed out on the presentation in the Science on the Broome Coast series and wish to get into Soil Health and composting  » 

Kandy Curran has also provided a hyperlink to the FREE garden book produced by Roebuck Bay Working Group, Coastal Gardens A planting guide for Broome on the Dampier peninsula » 

The local coastal plants (endemics) selected, thrive in Broome soils and climate, most are cyclone resistant, require less water than introduced plants and resistant to tropical pests. The book includes plants to avoid – with many weeds in Broome, escaped garden exotics.

Funded by Rangelands NRM with support from the Federal Government Landcare Program.

Soil Health and Compost

Soil Health and Compost 
Presenter Jardine Macdonald

Presenter Jardine Macdonald is a hydrogeologist and Program Manager for Rangelands NRM, and a passionate advocate for soil health and regenerative agriculture.

Jardine will explain how to make compost and get the rewards in your garden and Roebuck Bay.

Kandy Curran will also speak about a FREE garden book produced by Roebuck Bay Working Group, Coastal Gardens A planting guide for Broome on the Dampier peninsula

The size of a mini iPad, the book provides practical advice on growing a waterwise garden that benefits your wallet and Ramsar listed Roebuck Bay. Coastal Gardens online is smartphone friendly »

The local coastal plants (endemics) selected, thrive in Broome soils and climate, most are cyclone resistant, require less water than introduced plants and resistant to tropical pests. The book includes plants to avoid – with many weeds in Broome, escaped garden exotics.

All participants have the opportunity to win a a Tumbleweed Cafe plus 1,000 earthworms – donated by Bunnings Broome 

Where Hall 2, Lotteries House
20 Cable Beach Road East, Broome
When Thursday 11th May 5.30-7.00 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au

Seagrass Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers wanted!

2021 Seagrass events

The Broome Seagrass Community Monitoring Project  will be running events in 2021, although are unable to provide any official Seagrass-Watch training events due to travel uncertainties for Seagrass-Watch scientists to travel from Queensland.  We hope this situation changes soon!

Until then we ask if any of you who have experience or previous training to let me know if you are likely to be able to attend any of the scheduled dates so we can continue to support the inexperienced members of our community that are interested in participating.

Please find the latest October 2020 Roebuck Bay Seagrass-Watch Report Card » 

Thanks for your care and support of amazing Roebuck Bay!

Coastal Garden book for Broome

A new gardening book has been produced by Roebuck Bay Working Group. Coastal Gardens A planting guide for Broome on the Dampier peninsula is available online 

The book provides practical advice on growing a waterwise garden that benefits your wallet and Broome’s coastal waters. Coastal Gardens is online and perfect on smartphones »

The local coastal plants (endemics) selected, thrive in Broome soils and climate, most are cyclone resistant, require less water than introduced plants and resistant to tropical pests. The book includes plants to avoid – with many weeds in Broome, escaped garden exotics.

Funded by State NRM with support from Royalties for Regions and Rangelands NRM through the Federal Government Landcare Program.

Here’s a great film on how to Garden for Broome’s saltwater country »

 A day in the life of a flatback turtle

A day in the life of a flatback turtle
Presenter Jenna Hounslow

Hear about how animal attached cameras and smart-technology is being used to reveal the underwater activities of flatback turtles foraging in Roebuck Bay. Jenna is undertaking a PhD at Murdoch University exploring the at-sea foraging behaviour, physiology and ecology of flatback turtles, with the view of informing management and conservation efforts for the species.  Jenna will highlight some of the challenges flatback turtles face, her research methods and findings, and work that is being undertaken within WA to ensure the success of populations. In time, she hopes her work can be used to help sea turtles elsewhere in Australia and overseas.

Where Main Hall, Notre Dame University
88 Guy St, Broome
When Thursday 20th August 6-7.30 pm
Free Gold coin donations welcome
www.roebuckbay.org.au