Outreach Materials

Welcome to the searchable Shorebird Outreach Resource Directory. The materials here are available for downloading, sharing, and most may be modified for your own use. If you have material you would like to share with the broader shorebird community please submit your material for approval.



"Ask me about the birds" banner

Audubon New York created an "ask me about the birds" banner for beach steward volunteers to post near their stations to attract beach-goers. This was inspired by Audubon Florida's beach steward program.

Be a Good Egg pledge sheet

Audubon New York's Be a Good Egg pledge sheet.

2) Join the "share the shore" movement flier

Audubon New York's flier encourages local businesses, organizations, and community members to join the "share the shore" movement.

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Bird-friendly beaches have dogs on leashes handout

Based on recommendations from Virginia Tech, Audubon New York and Group for the East End created a two-sided handout targeting dog walkers. Two versions were made, one for beaches that don't allow dogs and one for beaches that allow dogs on leashes.

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Dog-free beaches keep birds safe handout

Based on recommendations by Virginia Tech, Audubon New York and Group for the East End created two-sided 5x7 handouts for dog walkers. Two versions were created: one dog-free version for beaches that don't allow dogs at all and another version for beaches that allow leashed dogs.

Aves Playeras de Venezuela

Photo guide for the identification of shorebirds of Venezuela

Migración de las aves playeras

The shorebirds migration challenge, its monitoring, the Western Hemisphere flyways and some important stopover sites in Venezuela

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Be a Good Egg

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Be a Good Egg

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Be a Good Egg

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Information about the intertidal zone

Fact sheet about the intertidal zone of the beach. Educates beachgoers about important foraging areas on the beach for shorebirds and other wildlife.

Shorebirds: Parker River Wildlife Refuge Photobook and Guide

Guidebook of shorebirds commonly observed at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. It includes simple facts about the birds, what they eat, and where they feed.

Endangered Species Biologist

This brochure was primarily developed by residents in the Town of Seabrook, SC, in partnership with FWS & SCDNR.
This colorful educational pamphlet provides guidelines and reasons for preservation of shorebird habitat. Distribution will primarily be through the Town Hall, SI Club’s Amenity Office, Lake House, and those groups who offer property rental services.
While the words of the brochure are important, it will ultimately be the positive stewardship actions of the persons who walk the beach as to whether our migratory and resident shorebird populations survive. The opportunity to see and interact with wildlife and our beautiful beaches are generally acknowledged as primary attractors for visitors to Seabrook.

Endangered Species Biologist

This sign was made for veterinary offices to help reach dog owners in the vicinity of beaches with plovers. It could be adapted for other areas and for beaches that do not allow dogs during the nesting season.

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Wildlife Biologist

NPS rack card titled, "Help Protect the Piping Plover". It includes general life history information, how the Seashore helps protect piping plovers, and how "You" can help.

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Snowy Plover Video

Nice video about Western Snowy Plover and habitat protection. Very relevant to Atlantic Flyway.

Public affairs specialist, USFWS

The "Share the Beach" activity/coloring book includes information on beach-nesting birds, their habitats, threats, and how young beach-goers and their families can help. The book includes coloring activities, a word find, connect-the-dots picture, word scramble, maze, crossword puzzle and fill-in-the blank section. The last section is a pledge.

Living With Beach-Nesting Birds

produced for private landowners with grant funding. Maine Audubon shared their booklet with us, and we edited it to include American Oystercatchers and other beach species

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Ten Things You Can Do to Help Piping Plover

Tips on helping Piping Plover in New Hampshire (nesting and migrating)

Piping Plover Project/NH

Project Goal: To monitor and protect the breeding population of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) along the New Hampshire Seacoast, as well as their habitat.