Migratory Shorebird Education Kit

Environmental education is a vital part of conservation which not only helps us to understand why protecting the environment is important, but encourages problem solving, creativity, and a deeper connection with the people and places that surround us.

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What is the Migratory Shorebird Education Kit?

The Migratory Shorebirds Education kit supports conservation teaching and learning through a range of resources for all ages, experience, and abilities.

BirdLife Australia and its affiliates have developed a suite of educational materials that give children and adults alike the knowledge and skills to promote shorebird conservation in Australia and across the East Asian Australasian Flyway (EAAF).

See the individual resources descriptions below to learn more.

The Migratory Shorebirds Education Kit includes:

The Wing Thing- Shorebirds: This informative booklet has been designed to engage children aged 5-12 with interesting information, fun games, and colourful pictures. With group games and solo activities, this resource can be used either in the classroom or at home to help your kids learn through play and discover the fascinating migratory journeys of our shorebirds.
Migratory Shorebirds Identification Guide: The third edition of our award-winning booklet is a must-have resource for anyone interested in conservation and bird identification. With beautiful artwork for each species and information on distinguishing features and distribution- this informative guide to Migratory Shorebirds will help budding birders of any age to hone their identification skills.
Migratory Shorebirds Identification Posters: These posters are an eye-catching and engaging addition to any learning space. With three versions featuring the most common migratory visitors to Northern, Southern, and Australia-wide coastal and inland wetland habitats, these attractive and informative posters will improve your shorebird identification skills and expand your knowledge about epic shorebird migrations.

Who is the Migratory Shorebird Education Kit for?

The Wing Thing (Shorebirds) is aimed at children from ages 5-12 and can be used in a home or classroom setting due to its variety of group and solo activities.

The identification booklet and posters are an excellent resource for anyone interested in improving their Bird Identification skills- no matter their age or experience. They can be used in an educational setting to teach reference, identification, survey, and other fieldwork skills. The booklet can also be used in the field during surveys to improve your skills in real-time.

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We would like to thank all funders, designers, and other affiliated stakeholders who have been involved in the design and production of these fantastic resources.