Volunteers needed to help with Dotterel Projects

The NZ Dotterel breeding season runs from September  to March.  The Port Waikato Beachcare Group need help with predator control and monitoring.  The site also offers student research opportunities. This is rewarding and important work.  Please click on the following link to get more detailed information and help them out!
 
 
For more information or to volunteer email Karen Opie at k.opie@xtra.co.nz or phone 09 232 9690
 
There is also a NZ dotterel management course being held on 2-4 September 2014 at the Miranda Shorebird Centre. Dr John Dowding will tutor the course, along with a guest tutor with experience in practical predator control. Email shorebird@farmside.co.nz for more information.