BellingenNSWBeach safety for humans in a more-than-human world
Have drones at the beach, repel birds
Beachgoers are warned with larges signs of a drone operating at Sawtell beach. The warning posters for the aerial operations states that they have the rationale to keep human beings safe. The unmanned aerial vehicle makes an irritating buzzing sound while flying over the heads of beachgoers.
The beauty of Sawtell beach is usually to share the ambience with shorebirds, birds of prey and little terns. With the loud gadget droning up and down the beach no bird or endangered shorebird was visible or audible. The scarecrow in the sky, the jet skis and car on the sand make sure the beach is just for one species alone.
Drones are disturbing critically endangered shorebirds in Moreton Bay, creating a domino effect
https://theconversation.com/drones-are-disturbing-critically-endangered-shorebirds-in-moreton-bay-creating-a-domino-effect-209391
Human safety, The Civil Aviation Safety Authority
https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone
Sawtell - Threatened Shorebirds. The Threatened Shorebirds program shares the plight of these incredible shorebirds, including Little terns, Pied oyster catchers and Beach stone curlews
https://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/Threatened-Shorebirds-767985383957
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Drones are disturbing critically endangered shorebirds in Moreton Bay, creating a domino effect
Drone use has increased dramatically, but what effect will this have on our endangered shorebirds? New research shows the eastern curlew is easily startled, prompting others to take flight.
