Amellia Formby
Flying Storyteller & Bird Nerd Adventurer
Zoologist turned pilot, Amellia Formby, is preparing to fly a microlight around Australia in 2021 to raise some serious awareness for migratory shorebirds – the world’s most endangered group of bird species.
Along the way, she’ll visit schools along the coast and introduce students to migratory shorebirds through a creative community project called The Flock Oz for BirdLife Australia.
Along the way, she’ll visit schools along the coast and introduce students to migratory shorebirds through a creative community project called The Flock Oz for BirdLife Australia.
The Flock Oz is a fun, community project that uses social media to connect communities living in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway through migratory shorebirds and builds support for their protection.
Everyone can get involved by cutting out, painting or hosting a shorebird gathering.
Be part of the adventure!
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Recent Posts
Tracking the Oriental Pratincole – Update #17
This latest report on our satellite-tagged Oriental Pratincoles the movement pattern of one of the birds, SHE, indicates a second-breeding attempt.
Tracking the Oriental Pratincole – Update #16
Despite limited data, our Oriental Pratincoles appear to be progressing slowly on southward migration.
Tracking the Oriental Pratincole – Update #15
The Oriental Pratincoles are surprising us again with 3 of the 4 birds appearing to be breeding for a second time!
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