It was good to team up again on Tuesday evening with Katina Conomos and Sue Neureuter for our talk entitled
Gulf Connections - from our Shoal Bay to the Noises Islands.
Following my introduction about the many 'At Risk' shorebird species that are resident or visit our local estuaries Katina and Sue then showcased the beautiful Noises islands. Sue outlined the loss of species and biodiversity that has occured during the years that Sue and her family had visited their Island bach over many summers.
Sediment flowing into the Hauraki Gulf is part of the the problem and that is a shared issue with Shoal Bay as development increases around the estuary edge.
It was good to meet Romy Udanga who hosted the evenings story telling and a big thanks to all who ventured out on a cold evening to help make this special event a success.