Farewell Botany Bay Shorebirds

Join us to say farewell to Botany Bay shorebirds as they prepare to migrate back to Siberia.

Every summer migratory shorebirds, from pocket sized Red-necked Stints to giant Eastern Curlews leave their breeding grounds in the Arctic (11,000km away!) and seek out the shores around Australia including Botany Bay. Here they join our resident shorebirds to feed over the summer to fuel their return trip to the Arctic.

Bayside Council and experts from Birdlife Australia invite you to join us to learn about these amazing birds and see them feeding on the sandflats at Sandringham before they make their epic return journey to Siberia.

We'll be meeting at the beach shelter oppsite Scott Park Riverside Drive Sandringham.

What might we see?

Come and find out! But most likely Bar-tailed Godwits and Pied Oyster Catchers.

What is provided?

Morning tea, free Shorebird ID booklet and a viewing scope.

Who is this for?

Curious about what a shorebird is? If you are new to shorebirds, have no idea what a shorebird is or know a little but would like to learn more than this session is for you.

Children are welcome, however the session is more suitable to children 10 years and above and accompanied by adults.

What to bring?

Binoculars if you have them, water and sunscreen.