Scenic Rim birdwatchers and nature lovers are invited to take part in an annual survey to find one of Australia’s almost-threatened species.
The Glossy Black Conservancy hosts an annual Glossy Black-Cockatoo Birding Day with a survey which will be conducted on May 14 across south-east Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales.
In preparation for the survey, Scenic Rim Regional Council will host identification training days and will feature a one-year-old glossy black-cockatoo.
The workshops will be held on May 3 from 10am and May 6 from 2pm at Mt Barney Lodge and will include a demonstration by Australian Bush Buddies.
The Glossy Black Conservancy co-ordinator for the Scenic Rim Tracey Larkin said the survey and workshops would be an exciting way for residents to contribute to citizen science.
Ms Larkin said this year’s training days would be the first time guests would be able to see the bird in person.
“We have always had theory-based workshop but it’s exciting to be having a glossy black-cockatoo,” she said.
“People around the region have heard it fly over head many times but to actually see one up close and personal is an incredible experience.”
Ms Larkin said there have been several false sightings of the bird and hoped the training days would help volunteers during the survey.
“We have had lots of false sightings so the training will be a great opportunity to see the difference between a glossy black-cockatoo and a yellow-tailed black-cockatoo,” she said.
Jocelyn Garcia
Jocelyn is a journalist at the Redland City Bulletin, covering education issues and school stories. She was a former journalist at Beaudesert Times, reporting about crime, schools and agriculture.
Jocelyn is a journalist at the Redland City Bulletin, covering education issues and school stories. She was a former journalist at Beaudesert Times, reporting about crime, schools and agriculture.
