Why not come and study the wide variety of migratory and resident birds at the Port of Brisbane?
The port is very popular with both resident and migratory shorebirds. Every year, from September to May, when food becomes scarce during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months, up to 15,000 migratory shorebirds from Siberia, Alaska, China and Mongolia visit the port.
The Port of Brisbane Corporation has developed a permanent 12-hectare roost site. It has been specially designed to meet the requirements of the various species. With two hides, a pedestrian walkway and a viewing platform, it is an ideal location to study Moreton Bay’s shorebirds.
The Visitors Centre Lake includes four distinct habitat types, which contain important feeding and roosting areas for many established species of birds. Groups visiting the lake can take advantage of the viewing platform and footpath to study the different bird species and habitats.
Break free of the four walls of your classroom and enhance your environment studies with a PortFeathers Workshop at no cost.
A PortFeathers Workshop can consist of all, or some, of the following in varying depths:
- Habitats and food chains
- An investigative journey through a range of habitats including the shorebird roost site, intertidal zones and the lake at the Visitors Centre.
- Species identification and categorisation
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Suitability:
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Suitable for grades 3-12
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Duration:
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2 hours
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Session Times:
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9:30am – 11:30am and
12:00pm – 2:00pm
(These times are flexible for groups travelling a distance.)
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Days:
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Monday to Friday
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No. of Students:
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Maximum one bus per session
Maximum of 30 students per session
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Requirements:
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You bring the bus, we provide the Environmental Officers to lead the group activities.
A microphone on the bus is helpful.
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Lunch:
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Students can bring their lunch and relax by the lake at the Visitors Centre. Lunch packs for students can be ordered from the Visitors Centre. Please download the Student Group Catering Order Form. Covered areas available.
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Worksheets Available:
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Visit the Educational Resources link for worksheets that can be completed before, during and after a PortEd Visit
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Links with your needs:
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Inform the Education Officer of the curriculum links you are hoping to make with this visit and we will endeavour to tailor your visit to those needs. Also, see the Matrix of Activities for ideas.
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Why not come and study the wide variety of migratory and resident birds at the Port of Brisbane?
The port is very popular with both resident and migratory shorebirds. Every year, from September to May, when food becomes scarce during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months, up to 15,000 migratory shorebirds from Siberia, Alaska, China and Mongolia visit the port.
The Port of Brisbane Corporation has developed a permanent 12-hectare roost site. It has been specially designed to meet the requirements of the various species. With two hides, a pedestrian walkway and a viewing platform, it is an ideal location to study Moreton Bay’s shorebirds.
The Visitors Centre Lake includes four distinct habitat types, which contain important feeding and roosting areas for many established species of birds. Groups visiting the lake can take advantage of the viewing platform and footpath to study the different bird species and habitats.
Break free of the four walls of your classroom and enhance your environment studies with a PortFeathers Workshop at no cost.
A PortFeathers Workshop can consist of all, or some, of the following in varying depths:
- Habitats and food chains
- An investigative journey through a range of habitats including the shorebird roost site, intertidal zones and the lake at the Visitors Centre.
- Species identification and categorisation
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Suitability:
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Suitable for grades 3-12
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Duration:
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2 hours
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Session Times:
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9:30am – 11:30am and
12:00pm – 2:00pm
(These times are flexible for groups travelling a distance.)
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Days:
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Monday to Friday
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No. of Students:
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Maximum one bus per session
Maximum of 30 students per session
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|
Requirements:
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You bring the bus, we provide the Environmental Officers to lead the group activities.
A microphone on the bus is helpful.
|
|
Lunch:
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Students can bring their lunch and relax by the lake at the Visitors Centre. Lunch packs for students can be ordered from the Visitors Centre. Please download the Student Group Catering Order Form. Covered areas available.
|
|
Worksheets Available:
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Visit the Educational Resources link for worksheets that can be completed before, during and after a PortEd Visit
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Links with your needs:
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Inform the Education Officer of the curriculum links you are hoping to make with this visit and we will endeavour to tailor your visit to those needs. Also, see the Matrix of Activities for ideas.
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