Shorebird Dreaming honours the resident and migratory shorebirds of Yarun (Bribie Island), highlighting the importance of protecting local shorebird populations and the natural coastal habitats on which they depend. Despite how vital the shores of Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage are to the survival of a growing list of threatened species, many people—even locals—are completely unaware of the international significance of the shorebird’s high tide roost and the tidal flats on which they forage. Along their routes, migratory shorebirds face shrinking habitats, coastal development, and human disturbance. When a roosting bird is disturbed by a dog, a boat, or a beachgoer, it’s forced to take flight. For a bird that has just flown 11,000 kilometers nonstop from their breeding grounds and lost a third of its body weight in the process, every bit of wasted energy can mean the difference between life and death. Shorebird Dreaming, written and performed by Sharron mirii Bell, alongside community members, invites everyone to respect and protect these incredible global travellers. We acknowledge and pay our deep respects to the Joondoburri People of the Kabi Kabi Nation, where Shorebird Dreaming was filmed and created. We honour Ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to this sacred land, sky, waters and everything in between, including our precious shorebirds. RESOURCES Learn more about migratory shorebirds, their coastal habitats and their annual journeys across the globe, by visiting the BIEPA - Securing Shorebirds Project https://www.biepa.online/projects/securing-shorebirds Indigenous Insights and Sharron mirii Bell https://www.indigenousinsights.com.au/ Bribie Island Nature Festival https://www.bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au/

Sharon mirii Bell : Let Us Pay Respects and Stomp

Join Aunty Sharron mirii Bell, a proud Gamilaraay and Wiradjuri woman, children’s performer and educator, as she shares her deep connection to Country and the vital importance of protecting our native forests. Through her words, Aunty Sharron reminds us that we are not separate from nature – we are part of it. She speaks about the heartbreak of native forest logging, the loss of precious plants, animals, and cultural sites, and the urgent need to respect and preserve what sustains us all. This video is a call to breathe with Country, to listen, and to act before it’s too late. Let’s stand together to protect our forests, our culture, and our future. #VoicesFromTheForest #NativeForestLogging #ProtectCountry #IndigenousVoices #AuntySharron – MORE FROM WWF-AUSTRALIA SOCIAL: Facebook... ►https://www.facebook.com/wwfaustralia/ Instagram.. ► https://www.instagram.com/wwf_australia/ Twitter........ ► https://twitter.com/WWF_Australia/ WEBSITE: https://www.wwf.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wwfaustralia – ABOUT WWF-AUSTRALIA: The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia is working to Regenerate Nature by 2030. Our work is focused on the Indigenous-inspired three pillars of Sky, Country, and Saltwater. Regenerative Sky is our program to secure a healthy climate powered by communities, nature, and renewable energy; Regenerative Country is our program to protect and recover species and habitats; and Regenerative Saltwater is our program to protect oceans and marine wildlife. With the knowledge and traditions of First Peoples and local communities, we can bring change on a global scale for climate, nature, and people. Help us to Regenerate Nature at wwf.org.au – COMMUNITY GUIDELINES: WWF-Australia is responsible for protecting and maintaining the integrity of this community. While we actively encourage this community to get involved by commenting and taking part in discussions, we do have some basic rules of engagement. WWF-Australia will remove content if it: • Is obscene or disrespectful • Is irrelevant to the aims of the WWF-Australia community • Is irrelevant to the original post • Is judged to be spam • Is abusive or threatening to the WWF-Australia community or individuals within it • Distributes false and/or misleading information • Advertises or promotes products and/or services • Repeats previous post • If we believe that you have posted something potentially defamatory, breach of copyright, or in contravention of legal advice