Programme Plan: Seabird Behaviour
Investigate behaviour of shags and albatross in response to abiotic and biotic factors. Courtship and parental care are some of the behaviours which the programme focuses on. Discussion follows on the use of behavioural studies in management.
Time: 2.25 hours
Cost: $4/person
| Time: | Activity: |
| Arrive, meet guide at reception - please arrive 10 minutes early | |
| 0 min |
Education Room (30 min) - Features of an Albatross - Overview of breeding cycles & behaviours - Programme objectives |
| 30 min |
Observatory (30 min) - Albatross viewing - Stewart Is shag viewing - Recording of observations - Comparative behaviours |
| 1 hour |
Cliff Area & Displays (30 min) - Viewing of Spotted Shags - Recording observations - Comparative behaviours |
| 1.5 hours |
Education Room (30 min) - Albatross Behaviour Video - Discussion and wrap-up - Hands-on-Head game |
| 2 hours | Depart |
