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Shorebirds at Pumicestone Passage

The Pumicestone Passage is a high value shorebird habitat thanks to its sandbanks and mudflats.

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View the map to see the shorebird habitat in the Pumicestone Passage (PDF, 1.41MB).

Pumicestone Passage shorebird species

Spotting shorebirds

View this map to for the best locations to see shorebirds at the Pumicestone Passage. Shorebirds are best observed during low tide using binoculars or a spotting scope. Free binoculars for shorebird watching are installed at the Jellicoe Street Foreshore Park at Golden Beach.

Here is a sample of the shorebirds you might spot.

Shorebird surveys

Regular surveys take place at the Pumicestone Passage, as part of the shorebird conservation action plan.

Recent sightings include:

Pumicestone Passage 19 November 2024

  • Far Eastern Curlew (critically endangered)
  • Bar-tailed Godwit (endangered)
  • Whimbrel
  • Pacific Golden Plover
  • Beach-stone Curlew
  • Pied Oystercatcher with chicks
  • Red-capped Plover
  • Pied Stilt