Life On Our Shores: Getting to Know Our Shorebirds

Resilient ecosystems, engaged community- Reef Catchments is your Natural Resource Management (NRM) group for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region

Reef Catchments

Join Reef Catchments for a free community shorebirds workshop this Valentine’s weekend, and show our shorebirds some love!

Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club

<h3>Celebrate Mackay’s incredible migratory and resident shorebirds with a special weekend of learning, birding and conservation action.</h3><h3> </h3>Hear from expert speaks as you learn to identify Mackay’s common migratory and resident shorebirds, understand the key threats they face, and discover how we can share our coasts to help protect these incredible birds.This workshop will also include a hands-on demonstration of popular birding apps, showing you how to record and report your sightings to support conservation efforts.Suitable for ages 12+ and all experience levels, this workshop is perfect for families, beach users, birders, and anyone curious about Mackay’s coastal wildlife. <h4>Workshop information</h4>Where: Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club (updatairs room)When: Saturday 14 Feb, 10am - 2pmWhat to bring: Refillable waterbottleMorning tea and lunch will be provided, please include any dietary requirements in your registeration. <h4>RSVP by Monday 9 February 2026.</h4>Register now and complete the pre-event knowledge survey to secure your place. Privacy and ConsentReef Catchments will be taking photos and/or video footage at this event. These may be used by Reef Catchments to share news about the event, to publicise future events and other Reef Catchments activities on social channels, website, newsletters, press releases and/or other marketing materials at our discretion. If you prefer not to be included included please advise the team on entry to the event.This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Reef Catchments, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.Shorebirds photo credit Sue McCowat.

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