SPCP report. Sandy Point News: Spring 2023

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Do you like visiting the spit at Sandy Point?
Want to learn more about the birds that nest there?
Join us for a two-part workshop to learn more about how Hooded Plovers raise
their chicks, the threats they face, and how you can get involved in protec

Spotted this week ... the migratory Siberian Sand Plover.

Learn more about our Birds of Sandy Point and Shallow Inlet at www.sandypoint.vic.au/birdlife

Photo supplied by Wendy Hayes, Birdlife Australia monitor.

The tennis courts are open for free use for the remainder of these school holidays.
Normal bookings and payments at the store have had to be temporarily suspended.

Disturbing and sad news.
Our General Store was broken into last night.
The community sends our sympathy and best wishes to Paddy. More than ever we need to support our store, buy local and look out for each other.

Please join us at our AGM Sunday 21 September, 11am at the Sandy Point Community Centre. More information is available at www.sandypoint.vic.au/events/agm-2025

Watch yourselves and your dogs - Bluebottles are on the beach.
Another good reason to leash your dog - as well as to protect our beach-nesting birds.

A second conservation purchase in Corner Inlet is a major win for our coastal saltmarshes -

Lying within Corner Inlet - a wetland of international importance under the RAMSAR Convention - the 72-ha Bullock Island was offered for sale earlier this y

Hoodies sheltering and breeding.
During the 'severe' weather on the spit this weekend this hardy pair of hoodies sheltered from driven sand behind a clump of seaweed. Last week they were observed nearby as they courted, briefly mated and dug scrapes

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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