Plovers
What colour is a Hooded Plover?
What is sandy-brown?
“Only 3 out of 100 chicks survive.” What technique is this?
statistics/ emotional appeal
A giant bird on the poster is?
Salience
“It is usually seen in pairs or small groups near the water.” — What does this tell us about plover behaviour?
They are social or live in small groups.
What part of Warnbro do plovers nest on?
What is the school oval?
When is their breeding season in Western Australia?
August to March/April
“Would you step on your own baby’s bed?”
Rhetorical question
Using bright red or bold words creates this effect.
Salience
“They return to the same nesting site every year.” — What does this show about plovers?
They are loyal to one nesting place.
Why are plovers considered vulnerable?
What is their low survival rate and habitat loss?
What percent of chicks survive to fledging?
2.5 %
“Protect the poor plovers!” uses this technique.
Alliteration
A sad image of a chick covered in plastic creates what effect?
emotional appeal
“They have longer bills and feet, and more black on the mantle.” — What is this quote describing?
Their physical features or appearance.
What makes plover nests hard to see on the ground?
What is camouflage (or lined with pebbles, seaweed, or debris)?
How Many plovers are there in Western Australia?
4 thousand
“Join thousands of students helping plovers!”
Bandwagon
What’s it called when an animal looks directly at the viewer?
Direct Gaze
“They need about 0.37 square kilometres to breed.” — What does this tell us about their needs?
They need large territories or space.
What is one thing humans can do to protect nesting areas?
What is avoid disturbing them, stay off marked areas, or follow signs?
What is the plover’s wingspan?
23–25 cm
A quote from Environmental Justice Australia is this technique.
a testimonial or expert opinion
If a plover is shown looking into the distance, what is that called
Offer Gaze
“They nest directly on beaches above the high tide line.” — Why is this important for their safety?
So their nests don’t get washed away by the sea.
Name two types of people or organisations helping protect plovers.
What are volunteers, local government, birdwatchers, or wildlife authorities?