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Pied Oystercatcher
Saving our Species project 2014-15 annual report card
Haematopus longirostrisScientific name:
EndangeredNSW status:
Not listedCommonwealth status:
Site-managedManagement stream:
Species attributes
Photographer: Leo Berzins
Overall project status*
*For SoS priority management sites (may not include all locations where the species occurs in NSW)
Population trend not determined for some key management sites; too early to determine overall status
Stable or increasing population trend for all key management sites
Decreasing population trend for at least one key management site; project review triggered
Project summary
South Ballina; Clarence River Entrance; Yuraygir Mid; Conjola;
Comerong Island; Murramarang; Tuross Brou; Towra Point; Manning
River; Bombing Range Beach; Wooli; Yuraygir South; Brunswick Heads
North
Key management sites:
Action implementation: 80 of 82 actions were implemented as planned for the financial year (includes
species population monitoring actions + other project actions fully or partially
implemented)
Total expenditure: $281,870 (cash and in-kind)
North Coast Local Land Services; North Coast Shorebirds; Office of
Environment and Heritage; South Coast Shorebirds; Trade &
Investment NSW - Crown Lands
Project partners:
1
Management site 1: South Ballina
LGA: Ballina; Clarence Valley; Richmond Valley
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
8 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $33,216
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Site summary
All actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 2: Clarence River Entrance
LGA: Clarence Valley
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
14 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $5,735
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.No
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.No
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Site summary
Actions implemented in part.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 3: Yuraygir Mid
LGA: Clarence Valley; Coffs Harbour
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
4 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $6,528
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for the
site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Site summary
All actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 4: Conjola
LGA: Shoalhaven
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage; South Coast Shorebirds
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
14 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
South Coast Shorebirds $7,933
Office of Environment and Heritage $18,364
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for the
site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Site summary
All actions implemented.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 5: Comerong Island
LGA: Shoalhaven
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage; South Coast Shorebirds
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
4 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
South Coast Shorebirds $3,000
Office of Environment and Heritage $43,269
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Site summary
All actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 6: Murramarang
LGA: Eurobodalla; Shoalhaven
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage; South Coast Shorebirds
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
16 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
South Coast Shorebirds $14,100
Office of Environment and Heritage $29,182
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Implementationpartial or not as planned
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Implementation
partial or not as planned
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Site summary
All actions implemented.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 7: Tuross Brou
LGA: Eurobodalla
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
30 adults; 8 breeding
pairsYes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $6,303
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Site summary
All actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 8: Towra Point
LGA: Rockdale; Sutherland; Sydney Harbour And Botany Bay (Unincorporated)
Project partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
70 adults; 5 breeding
pairs
Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $21,173
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
National Parks and Wildlife Service beach warden to
coordinate monitoring of known nesting sites and
protect from / monitor human disturbance effects during
the breeding season. Position also responsible for
maintaining nest protection infrastructure (fences, signs)
and promoting community awareness of the effects of
disturbance on the species.
Yes
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Site summary
All actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 9: Manning River
LGA: Greater TareeProject partners: North Coast Local Land Services; North Coast Shorebirds; Office of Environment
and Heritage; Trade & Investment NSW - Crown Lands
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
16 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
North Coast Local Land Services $3,334
North Coast Shorebirds $1,667
Trade & Investment NSW - Crown Lands $667
Office of Environment and Heritage $24,064
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the sites.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Site summary
Actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 10: Bombing Range Beach
LGA: Clarence ValleyProject partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
10 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $33,214
Saving our Species annual report card
20
Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction/ poisoning/ shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Site summary
Actions implemented in full.
Saving our Species annual report card
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 11: Wooli
LGA: Clarence ValleyProject partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
6 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $6,528
Saving our Species annual report card
22
Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Site summary
Actions implemented in full.
Saving our Species annual report card
23
Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Management site 12: Yuraygir South
LGA: Clarence Valley; Coffs HarbourProject partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
8 adults; 4 breeding
pairs
Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $8,361
Saving our Species annual report card
24
Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Beach warden to coordinate continous monitoring of
known nesting sites and protect from / monitor human
disturbance effects during the breeding season. Position
also responsible for maintaining nest protection
infrastructure (cages, fences) and promoting community
awareness of the effects of disturbance on the species.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement the fox threat abatement plan (Fox TAP) for
the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Monitor impacts of silver gulls and ravens on individual
nest-sites and reactively control via appropriate method
(e.g. egg destruction / poisoning / shooting) when/where
required to minimise frequency of nest predation.
Yes
Disturbance to coastal feeding, nesting
and roosting areas through
beach-combing, fishing, dog-walking,
horse-riding and 4WD vehicles.
Monitor for evidence of direct disturbance on the
species at the site.Yes
Silver gulls / ravens depredating and
disturbing nests, reducing reproductive
success / recruitment.
Quantitative assessment of pest animal
abundance/density/activity using appropriate
methodology or qualitative estimate.
Yes
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Monitoring of fox activity as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
Site summary
Actions implemented in full.
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
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Management site 13: Brunswick Heads North
LGA: ByronProject partners: Office of Environment and Heritage
Species population monitoring action
TrendConducted byPopulation monitoring
conductedEstimated population
Reported trends are based on best available information
8 adults Yes Office of Environment and Heritage Not
determined
Investment
InvestmentProject participant
This includes cash and in-kind contributions
Office of Environment and Heritage $15,232
Project actions
Implemented as
planned?Management/monitoring action descriptionThreat
The project actions below are those identified as being required in 2014-15 to secure the species in the wild
Predation of eggs and chicks by foxes,
dogs, cats, Australian ravens, raptors
and artificially high populations of silver
gulls.
Implement fox control as per the fox threat abatement
plan (Fox TAP) for the site.Yes
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Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
For more information refer to the species project or the Saving our Species program.