2026
October
Spring Migration Day | Sunday 4th October, 10am
Speaker: Stuart Attwood
Stuart has been appointed as the inaugural Franklin Shorebird Ambassador. This role, an initiative by Auckland Council and Franklin Local Board is being administered by PMNT. The Shorebird Ambassador role has been established to improve coordination and collaboration between community groups, conservation organisations, mana whenua, volunteers, and landowners working to protect shorebirds and their habitats. The role is aimed at complementing existing initiatives, such as the dotterel minders and coastal pest control projects, and to provide practical support where it is most needed.
Our 2027 Shorebird Centre calendar, which is now on sale, features a number of Stuart’s superb photographs.
Note this replaces our previously advertised speaker. Dr Hazel Needham, University of Waikato, will speak at one of our events next year.
Stuart’s talk will be at 10am. Bring your lunch and then we will spend the afternoon birdwatching. High tide is 1.50pm.
Shorebird Coast Run | Saturday 17th October
We are excited that this fundraising event for the Shorebird Centre is returning for a third year, thanks to the generous work of the organisers. You can walk or run the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or bring the kids along for the Kūaka Kids Race. Go to shorebirdrun.co.nz to find out more and register for your next adventure!