Learning Resources

Shorebird Identification

Many people shy away from the fascinating world of shorebirds because they seem difficult to identify. This presentation will take you through the basics of identifying all of the commonly encountered migratory (and some resident) shorebirds which can be found on Australian wetlands.

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Download PowerPoint presentation [2.6 mb]

Download ‘Shorebird Identification Tips’ [1.2 mb] covering key identification features, comparisons with similar species and images of birds in flight.

Counting Shorebirds

Shorebirds frequently gather in large numbers on Australian coastal and inland wetlands. There is plenty that we can learn simply by monitoring the numbers of these birds. Counting huge flocks can seem daunting at first, but this presentation will teach you some of the fundamental skills of counting shorebirds and help you to face these flocks with confidence.

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Get valuable information on shorebird counting from this PowerPoint presentation [1.4 mb].

Shorebird Identification Sheets

This set of 6 ID sheets includes illustrations of all common migratory and resident shorebird species in Australia. They are designed to be taken into the field to assist with the basics of shorebird identification.

High resolution [pdf: 1.95mb]

Low resolution [pdf: 883kb]

Contact the Shorebirds 2020 team if you would like to receive laminated copies or the A5 booklet version.

Other Resources available

A ‘Shorebirds 2020 Identification and Counting Resources” CD is also available upon request, full of resources including information about the Shorebirds 2020 Program; identification and counting resources found on this website; national shorebird sites and maps;  additional PowerPoint presentations from Shorebirds 2020 workshops on shorebird ecology, migration, threats and declines; and reports and newsletters.

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Download a brochure about the Shorebirds 2020 Program here [640 kb]