We're only 8 kms from the internationally reknown haven for shorebirds in Atlantic Canada where 85% of the world population of Semipalmated Sandpipers come to rest on the pebble beach and gain nourishment from the mudflats.  Johnson’s Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Center has a spectacular view of Shepody Bay. It's on the Ramsar list of Wetlands of International importance and is Canada's first Western Hemisphere Shorebird reserve.  When Sandpipers are roosting they can be disturbed by predators and lift to the sky in flocks and perform a spectacular arial ballet designed to confuse predators such as the Peregrine Falcon. This output of energy burns important fat stores they need to make the rest of their journey so every effort is made to ensure humans do not put them at risk.  We are proud of the uniqueness of our region, its culture and history.  We promote the importance of conservation and sustainability in the region by sharing information on local conservation efforts.