Adventure
Milly is flying around Oz in a microlight. Why is her journey a shore thing?
Aussie woman Milly Formby is flying her microlight around the country to shine a light on the plight of the world’s endangered shorebirds. Here’s why.
Tag: shorebirds
Science & Environment
Hunters kill migrating birds on their 10,000km journey to Australia
A study conducted with a large international team suggests hunting is a likely key threat to migrating birds.
News
Waterbirds of the Murray-Darling threatened by reduced water flow
A thirty year study of the wetlands of eastern Australia has revealed the immense threat posed by reduced water flows to the population of waterbirds.
Wildlife
Flying for their lives
Every year, millions of shorebirds fly between Australasia and the Arctic. But for many, this will be their final flight.
Wildlife
Flying for your life: save our shorebirds
Read an extract from our AG#137 cover feature and listen to the related podcast.
News
Rare shorebird found in Western Australia
Keen birdwatchers are flocking to Western Australia to see a rare shorebird that appears to have strayed from its usual migration.