Looking after Straddie’s Shorebirds – we all have a role to play
Shorebirds are very easily disturbed by close activity. A disturbance is any action that interrupts the breeding, feeding or resting of shorebirds. For example, causing a shorebird to take flight represents a significant disturbance. When shorebirds take flight they use critical energy that is required for migration and breeding. Repeated disturbances and disturbances that occur before or after migration are particularly damaging for shorebirds. Without sufficient energy reserves shorebirds may be unable to complete their migration or breed. Vehicles driven over Home Beach to the detriment of shore birds and their habitat We can all help prevent shorebird disturbance by following these guidelines: Keep dogs and cats under control and well away from shorebirds. Every time shorebirds are forced to take flight, they burn vital energy. Avoid driving or operating all forms of vehicles, vessels and recreational devices near shorebirds. Use 4 wheel drive vehicles only where permitted...