Workshops

Shorebird identification & counting workshops

Training in the field is a vital part of our conservation efforts. © 2009 Lainie Berry.

Training in the field is a vital part of conservation efforts. © 2009 Lainie Berry

Field workshop at Thompson's Beach. © 2009 Lainie Berry

Field workshop at Thompson's Beach. © 2009 Lainie Berry

Thanks to funds provided by the Australian Government’s Caring For Our Country scheme, the Shorebirds 2020 program will be running (along with help from local groups) a series of around 25 workshops nationally to introduce the Shorebirds 2020 program, raise awareness of conservation issues facing shorebirds and train volunteers in shorebird identification and monitoring techniques.

Upcoming workshops

  • Shorebirds of Spencer Gulf free workshop 21 January 2012 – Click here for details.
  • Shorebirds of Greater Adelaide free workshop 22 January 2012 – Click here for details.
  • In the mean time check out a write up of the Jan 23 Cungulla workshop ran by TRBOC and BANQ here.
  • Contact the Shorebirds 2020 team to register your interest or if you would like assistance to organise your own workshop in your area.

Count support funds available

We are able to provide modest funds to support counting efforts in each state and territory. Examples include funding things such as boat hire & fuel costs, extra Shorebirds 2020 training workshops, reimbursement for some of the time coordinators devote to coordinating counts and collating count data, and in special circumstances mileage reimbursement for volunteers.