A clutch of 1-3 eggs is laid from August to March, which includes also the peak of the Austral summer tourist season in its range and it is thereby heavily impacted by human activities [REF].
The population of hooded dotterels has declined in eastern Australia as a result of disturbance by people, dogs and horses, as well as predation by silver gulls (Larus novaehollandiae), ravens (Corvus spp) and introduced foxes.