#2.19 Milly Flew an Incredibly Small Plane Around Aus in the Name of Conservation – How Can We Save the Shorebirds?

Amellia Formby is a zoologist, pilot, artist and adventurer extraordinaire. She flew around Australia in a tiny open cockpit aircraft to experience what it was like to be a migratory shorebird, share how amazing they are and promote stewardship of their wetland habitats across the country.

In this chat we cover:  

• Wing Threads adventure
• Flying the microlight aircraft
• Migratory shorebirds 
• What's going on with wetlands?
• How can we help?
• Milly's favourite places she flew over
• Flight logistics 
• Empowering young people
• Background in the arts
• Favourite shorebird 

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Website: https://wingthreads.com/
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Book: https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/8006/#forteachers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wingthreads/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wingthreads

Other Show Notes:
Toondah Harbour development Moreton Bay
Milly's favourite bird, the Terek Sandpiper

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