Shorebird Festival, Golden Beach & Cotton Tree - FREE Family Events

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Posted 2024-09-01 by Elaine ⇒ follow

Sat 21 Sep 2024 - Sun 22 Sep 2024

Share our shores - Image: Sunshine Coast Council FB

The Sunshine Coast beaches welcome many visitors throughout the year, homo sapiens plus others - and by ‘others’ I’m talking migratory shorebirds, birds that are here for their share of waterside relaxation. These diverse flocks travel thousands of kilometres without a break, before coming to rest and/or nest on our shores. You may see local species intermingled with special summer visitors, all roosting on the sandbanks before taking off again.

Whimbrels - Image: Caught in Colour via Sunshine Coast Council FB

Shorebirds need to be left undisturbed to rest and recuperate and we can offer them protection by ensuring that they are not disturbed, especially after flying tens of thousands of kilometres from the Arctic to spend the summers with us.

Shorebird mural in Keith Hill Park, Golden Beach - Image: author, Elaine de Wet

How to ensure that shorebirds are not disturbed:
o Observe quietly from a distance, using binoculars, if necessary
o No running at flocks of shorebirds to make them take flight
o Preventing surf kites from flying over roosting and feeding birds
o If coming ashore at a bird site, landing well away from them
o Taking your rubbish home with you
o Keeping dogs under control so that resting and feeding birds are not frightened – four-legged and two-legged friends are not a good combination.

Shorebird mural in Golden Beach - Image: author, Elaine de Wet

The Sunshine Coast Council is hosting two FREE, family-friendly festivals that are packed with fun activities for everyone, including face painting, kids' art, beach clean up, live music, craft activities and games. There's something for every little adventurer!

WHERE AND WHEN?

Bookmark the date, Saturday 21 September in Golden Beach - Image: Sunshine Coast Council FB

SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL - GOLDEN BEACH
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 8.00am TO 12.00noon
FRASER PARK, 101 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH, 4551
PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS ONLINE HERE

Best spots for shorebird viewing at Golden Beach - Image: Sunshine Coast Council FB

SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL - COTTON TREE
SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 8.00am TO 12.00noon
LOT 2 THE ESPLANADE, MAROOCHYDORE, 4558
PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS ONLINE HERE

Bookmark Sunday 22 September for the Cotton Tree Shorebird Festival - Image: Sunshine Coast Council FB

Please bookmark the dates, organise your FREE tickets online and bring your family and friends along to enjoy two family friendly festivals to celebrate the endurance and determination of these absolutely amazing shorebirds!