We share the Port River with many different types of birds.
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We share the Port River with many different types of birds.
We share the Port River with many different types of birds.
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They come in all shapes and sizes
With lots of stories to tell………
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The Australian Pelican can
soar to heights of
3,000 metres.
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Wood duck parents teach their ducklings how to fly.
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Birds can waterproof their feathers with oil from their
preen glands. The oil traps air underneath the bird’s wings
so the bird can float.
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The Great Cormorant does not waterproof its
feathers when it is diving for food.
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Some birds migrate to the Port River from the other side of
the world.
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Rusty is a red-necked stint who lives in Siberia
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When the first cold winds of winter blow through Siberia,
Rusty flies to the other side of the world to his second home-
the Coorong in South Australia.
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Birds can adapt to living with people.
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Rubbish left behind by humans can be dangerous for birds.
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Birds can get tangled up in plastic bags
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If cigarette butts end up in the water birds can accidentally
swallow them.
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Rubbish left behind in the water can cause big problems for birds.
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Plastic rings from drink cans can strangle and suffocate
birds.
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Many people enjoy fishing with their families.
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Fish hooks can cause BIG problems for birds.
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Oil spills can be a disaster for water birds.
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Make friends with a bird today!