Roebuck Bay is among the top five migratory shorebird destinations in the world. The bay is an ideal area for observing daily shorebird movements on and between mudflat feeding areas and high tide roosts along the shoreline. It is also a perfect setting to witness departure of shorebirds as they embark on their long annual migration to northern Asia and Siberia, which is the focus of this course. During the course, you will have an opportunity to witness large numbers of birds in departing flocks, as well as observe the beautiful and diverse breeding plumages of these shorebirds against the spectacular backdrop of the bay.

Presentations on shorebird identification, feeding ecology, and migration are presented during this course. Subject to post-wet season accessibility, we also tour the bush and plains to the east of the Observatory and other local birding sites where we’ll find a variety of bush birds and waterbirds, in addition to shorebirds that favour freshwater habitats.

2025 course dates and prices

$2,280, includes 4 nights accommodation, full catering and return pickup/drop off from Broome.

• March 26th – 30th (OPEN FOR BOOKINGS)

• April 24th – 28th (OPEN FOR BOOKINGS)

Here’s what PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE said about the course

'Really enjoyable and educational and the birds were fantastic.’

‘This is one of the best birding experiences in Australia if not the world.’

‘The flights of waders overhead I found a most moving experience.’