Ichthys Gas Field Development - Shorebird Surveys

Updated: 2017-11-21

Shorebird surveys will be conducted by specialist ornithologists from Aquila Wildlife and Bamford Consulting. A comprehensive vessel-based survey of 36 islands, associated rocks and reefs including the Maret Islands, Berthier Islands, Lamarck, Montalivet, Don, Patricia and Walker Islands will provide information on the distribution of migratory and resident seabirds and shorebirds. Species and number of individuals will be recorded for migratory shorebirds, seabirds and other coastal species.