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Learn about these endurance athletes of the sky

Sunshine Coast Council invites the community to welcome migratory shorebirds back to our shores with two exciting shorebird festival events.

A young child standing with a cut out of a shorebird on green grass in an open park

Want to take a guided walk along beautiful waterways to discover the secrets of the Sunshine Coast’s most fascinating tourists?

How about enjoying some free family fun with face painting, arts and crafts and delicious food and coffee?

Sunshine Coast Council invites the community to welcome migratory shorebirds back to our shores with two exciting events.

The stars of the show, of course, are our amazing visitors, who are arriving soon from the other side of the world.

These endurance athletes of the sky include the Far-Eastern Curlew, which is the world’s largest shorebird, and the Bar-tailed Godwits, which is the world-record holder for the longest non-stop flight.

They’re easily recognisable with their long wading legs and long bills which they use to find food after their long migration.  

Shorebird festival event dates and locations

Shorebird festival

Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, shorebird exhibits, games, delicious food and coffee, and more.

Join a guided shorebird walk or take part in a beach clean-up in partnership with Poppy’s Oceanlife to help protect these special visitors.

"People enjoying a shorebird festival on a sunny day in a park, with children painting and getting face paint, adults chatting and learning about migratory birds, and various activity stalls visible in the background."

Why shorebirds matter

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns encouraged everyone to learn how we can share our shores with these feathered travellers.

“This festival is a chance to discover the incredible journey these birds take and how we can support them in our wildlife-friendly biosphere,” Cr Burns said.

Migratory shorebirds are among the world’s most threatened bird species, flying over 10,000km from Siberia and Alaska to reach our shores.

They rely on the sandbanks of the Pumicestone Passage and Maroochy River to feed and build up energy for their return journey.

"People enjoying a shorebird festival on a sunny day in a park, with children painting and getting face paint, adults chatting and learning about migratory birds, and various activity stalls visible in the background."

Commitment to shorebird conservation

The Shorebird Conservation Action Plan guides Council’s efforts to protect these species as part of global conservation initiatives to protect these species.

If you can’t make the event, remember these tips to help share our shores with the shorebirds by:

  • watching from a distance with binoculars
  • choosing activity spots away from bird habitats
  • keeping dogs under control
  • taking your rubbish home.
"People enjoying a shorebird festival on a sunny day in a park, with children painting and getting face paint, adults chatting and learning about migratory birds, and various activity stalls visible in the background."

Reserve your spot

Secure your free tickets at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au by searching “shorebirds”.

Let’s come together to celebrate the endurance and resilience of these amazing birds!

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