"This Spokesbird appears by arrangement with Birdlife Australia and other Red-Necked Stints." Every year millions of migratory waterbird birds fly from feeding grounds in Australia to breeding grounds in Northern Asia. This year, Birdlife Australia decided to explain and monitor this process and John and Bryan were asked to participate. Fortunately Bryan has a great interest in these matters and knew how to get hold of a few spokesbirds. Here is his first encounter.