The Sunshine Coast, including Noosa, is home to migratory and resident shorebirds, including many threatened species. Resident shorebirds breed on our coast, while migratory shorebirds migrate each year from the Arctic to Australia to spend the summer here.
As the Coastal Conservation and Planning team leader for the Sunshine Coast Council, Simone Bosshard oversees a range of conservation projects, including shorebird conservation. Simone, a biologist hailing from Switzerland, dedicated the initial 15 years of her career to academic research. Upon relocating to Australia, she transitioned to a profession in environmental conservation, driven by her longstanding passion for the field. Simone worked in marine turtle conservation for 5 years, both in Queensland and Western Australia, before moving into more general coastal conservation.
At our next Friday Forum, Simone will discuss shorebird conservation on the Sunshine Coast, highlighting the amazing migration patterns of these birds, the threats they face both locally and overseas, and what we can do to help them. Join like-minded people to learn more about the incredible shorebirds we can see right here in our local area.
Everyone is welcome at our Friday Forum on April 11 at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10.30am with morning tea available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.
Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more information, visit www.noosaparks.org.au
