Description

Harry Saddler is the author of "The Eastern Curlew" (2018). This incredible bird flies from the south coast of Australia to Siberia (and back) every year, back and forth - 10,0000 kilometres each way. In this episode, Harry gives Jeremy and Brad an insight into the eastern curlew, its mind-boggling journey, the key pressures threatening its survival, and recommended solutions to protect this amazing bird.

Links:

• Harry Saddler: http://harrysaddler.com/
• Harry's book "The Eastern Curlew: The Extraordinary Life of a Migratory Bird": https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-eastern-curlew-harry-saddler/book/9781925584219.html
• Further info on the eastern curlew: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/eastern-curlew
• Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/
• Info on the Ramsar convention: https://www.ramsar.org/
• Proposed development at Toondah Harbour: https://www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/economic-development-qld/priority-development-areas/toondah-harbour.html
• John Clark and Bryan Dawe video "Farewell Shorebirds: The Eastern Curlew": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2S2jPBkO8

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