SHORE LINE WADERS

These include Plovers,oystercatchers and stilts,all of which

nest on the ground or beach,making them vulnerable to

pedestrians,dogs,foxes and feral cats.

BLACK-FRONTED PLOVER Charadius melanops

Not common in this area but sighted occasionally on local

beaches in small groups resting and bathing.Size;17Cm

RED-CAPPED PLOVER Charadrius ruficapillus

The smallest of the plovers,prefers the water line of beaches

and swamps moving with short bursts of speed.Size;15Cm

MASKED LAPWING Vanellus miles

Also known as Spur-wing plover,prefers open spaces including

parks & ovals,an agressive bird when breeding.Size;35Cm

BLACK-WINGED STILT Himantopus himantopus

Also called Pied stilt and often confused with the Banded stilt,

it is a common wader,feeding on aquatic insects.Size;32Cm