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

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

December 06, 2023 • We Are Explorers • Season 2 • Episode 19

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

Follow Milly Formby:
Website: https://wingthreads.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingthreads/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDt3XOvAwPCsSjuOoEbFizg
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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