Hooded Plover Conservation Workshop

The Hooded Plover is a small, resident Australian shorebird listed as Vulnerable nationally under the EPBC Act. The adult birds and chicks face high risks from beach recreation, off-leash dogs, and introduced predators. Hooded Plover nest in coastal areas and can been observed seasonally at Windy Harbour. The nests are usually well camouflaged in the primary dune, often in the location vehicles prefer to drive.

This workshop is part of the ‘ Empowering Community in Managing Threatened Species Habitats’ Project and is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.