Bird of the Festival

Great Knot

In 2023, the Great Knot (Calidris tenuiroistris) was listed as Critically Endangered under the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and is the most abundant shorebird in Darwin-Garramilla.

We can protect this bird and other shorebirds in Australia by retaining safe and high quality habitat where it can rest and feed. And also by keeping a distance of 200 metres from shorebirds at the beach and not letting dogs chase after these birds.