We’re counting down the days to Welcome Back the Birds.
Join in the celebrations to welcome back the migratory birds to the Gippsland Lakes, with a full day of nature inspired activities for all ages.
Hosted by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, (CMA) this vibrant community event will be held at the Eagle Point Foreshore and Hub on Friday, October 10, from 11am to 7pm.
At 4.30pm don’t miss the Gunaikurnai cultural dance with the Warriers dance group, and Dreamtime stories about the area.
“We are excited to be welcoming the birds to the Gippsland Lakes. The Lakes are home to many migratory birds, travelling from as far as Asia and the pacific. This event will bring community and agencies together to share information, insights and experiences,” CMA chief executive officer Bec Hemming said.
If you didn’t know already a Bar-tailed Godwit, one of the larger migratory birds that visits the Gippsland Lakes, holds the world record for the longest non-stop flight by any bird recorded.
This being a 13,560-kilometre journey non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania in only 11 days.
There are many more things you will take away from this day.
