The Hooded Plover is a threatened shorebird that lives on our beaches. More than a third of South Australia's population live on Yorke Peninsula.

BirdLife Australia and Northern and Yorke Landscape Board invite you to come and learn about these charismatic little birds. Join us for a free walk and discover how 'Hoodies' raise their chicks, the threats they face and the management undertaken to help them!

Who is this event for?

This activity is suitable for all ages and all experience levels welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting Point

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park –  Gropers Bay beach (-35.234771, 136.831350)

We will meet at the Pondalowie Bay day use area carpark (where the Gropers Bay beach lookout is)

What to Bring:

Enclosed footwear
Protective clothing; hat, long sleeves, long trousers
Sunscreen
Drinking water
Camera / Binoculars (if you have them)

IMPORTANT:

Vehicle entry to the park is free
NPWS aims to provide inclusive events and activities for all, however some of our events do have specific requirements for participants. Please see the activity description and accessibility information to check if the event is suitable for you. If you require additional support to participate in the activity, please contact bnb.events@birdlife.org.au or dew.parkofthemonth@sa.gov.au in advance.
This event may be cancelled in the event of severe/wet weather or declared 'Catastrophic' Fire Danger in the Yorke Peninsula Fire Ban District.

Contact the host of The Secret Life of Hooded Plovers: Free guided beach walk at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park