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5 Reasons Why Shorebirds Are Awesome

All animals are awesome, but some are just more awesome-er than others. Here are five reasons why shorebirds are the most awesome animals in the world!

Whimbrel

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #12

See how our satellite-tagged Whimbrels, KS and KU, are doing on their long haul flight back to Australia on southward migration.

Whimbrel

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #11

One of the advantages of being a migratory bird is the freedom to travel among countries without a passport or visa. Our Whimbrel KS has decided to visit a country a little bit more difficult for humans to enter – North Korea.

Whimbrel JX on Roebuck Bay

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #10

Our satellite-tagged Whimbrel JX is the first to return to Australia on southward migration, having been sighted at Roebuck Bay, Broome.

Whimbrel

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #9

All three of our satellite-tagged whimbrels are on their southward migration back to Australia. Which Whimbrel will make it home first?

Wing Threads Project Update July 2017

The latest update from Wing Threads sees sponsorship from Australian Geographic, talks on shorebirds for National Science Week and training for adventure!

Satellite-tagged whimbrel

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #7

As we wait for satellite-tagged whimbrels, KS and KU, to finish nesting and begin their southward migration, we revisit their journeys thus far.

Pair of whimbrels

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #6

Six weeks have passed since KS arrived at the breeding grounds and movements away from its nesting area suggest it has newly hatched young!

Whimbrel eating crab

On A Whimbrel & A Prayer #5

Our Whimbrels, KS and KU, are at the breeding grounds! Their activity suggests they have both found suitable nesting sites and are busy breeding.

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