Webinar: The Wonders of Shorebirds - 10 years of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
The Green Adelaide webinar series delivers monthly expert talks on local environmental topics to cool, green and wild metro SA.
In this episode Mary-Ann van Trigt, president of Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, explores the remarkable lives of migratory shorebirds and the incredible journeys they undertake each year. Hosted by Christy Spier, discover why the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary plays such an important role in protecting these globally significant species and the habitats they rely on. Whether you’re new to shorebirds or a long-time enthusiast, this webinar offers a fascinating insight into the birds that connect our coastline to the world.
Our migratory shorebirds have arrived .
In a wonderful community collaboration, FAIBS recently sent 38 handcrafted knitted shorebirds on a “migration” from Adelaide to Cordova, Alaska. Carefully created by local community members, the birds represent the incredible journeys undertaken each year by migratory shorebirds travelling along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway between Australia and the Arctic.
The knitted birds have arrived in time for the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, where they will help raise awareness of the importance of protecting migratory bird habitats across the globe. This creative project highlights not only the remarkable endurance of shorebirds, but also the strong community spirit and international connections that support their conservation. Thank you to all our knitters and crocheters for making this event possible.
Australian Geographic: Southern Jewel
STORY BY KAREN MCGHEE, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX PIKE
4 Mar 2026
What compels a tiny Red-necked stint (Calidris ruficollis), weighing less than 30g, to fly 13,000km across the planet to the coast near Adelaide? The stint is the smallest of about 37 shorebird species that - after breeding during the Arctic spring and summer in the Northern Hemisphere - make an epic annual southwards journey to arrive in their thousands each October on the doorstep of the South Australian capital.
Read the full article here.
Citizen Science Project - Mudflat Monitoring
An initiative led by Flinders University PhD students, with support from Green Adelaide, recently brought together citizen scientists for training in mudflat monitoring. Participants, including FAIBS committee members, attended an information session with presentations from Jess and Josh before heading out for hands-on field training.
This work is especially important in helping researchers understand the impacts of the algal bloom on food sources for migratory shorebirds. Participants spent an informative morning on the mudflats at Thompson Beach collecting samples and learning how to identify bivalves, gastropods, polychaetes, crustaceans and other important species that support these remarkable birds.
