In this episode, we sit down with Keith Woodley (MNZM) from Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, to unpack the incredible lifestyles of shorebirds, their habitats, and the work people are doing to protect them.

Here are some of the key topics we discussed:

• Shorebird adaptations and why some of them migrate from the Arctic Tundra to NZ.
• The diverse range of shorebird habitats worldwide and in Aotearoa.
• Ngutu Pare (Wrybill): their adaptations, life cycle, threats, and conservation activities.
• The importance of braided rivers of the South Island and their restoration.
• Kuaka (Bar-Tailed Godwit): their adaptations, life cycle, threats, and conservation activities.
• Why North Korea is an important migratory shorebird stronghold.
• Keith’s experiences travelling to Nor ...