1. We share the Port River with many different types of birds.

2. They come in all shapes and sizes With lots of stories to tell………

3. The Australian Pelican can soar to heights of 3,000 metres.

4. Wood duck parents teach their ducklings how to fly.

5. 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.

6. The Great Cormorant does not waterproof its feathers when it is diving for food.

7. Some birds migrate to the Port River from the other side of the world.

8. Rusty is a red-necked stint who lives in Siberia

9. 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.

12. Birds can adapt to living with people.

13. Rubbish left behind by humans can be dangerous for birds.

14. Birds can get tangled up in plastic bags

15. …..and even die.

16. If cigarette butts end up in the water birds can accidentally swallow them.

17. Rubbish left behind in the water can cause big problems for birds.

18. Plastic rings from drink cans can strangle and suffocate birds.

19. Many people enjoy fishing with their families.

20. Fish hooks can cause BIG problems for birds.

21. Oil tankers do an important job

22. Oil spills can be a disaster for water birds.

23. Make friends with a bird today!