This was then followed by an excellent presentation by Barbara Hamilton, Chase Alive Volunteer and local bird expert. Kathy so generously shared her expertise on local frog species, identification, habitats and how we can encourage frogs into our urban landscape. The first presentation was delivered by Kathy Potter from the Frog and Tadpole Study Group (FATS). It also provided our resident Glossy Black-Cockatoo expert and NPWS Chase Alive Volunteer, Barbara Hamilton with the opportunity to collect valuable observational data on these birds.ĭuring the morning, the students were very fortunate to listen to two expert presentations. This was an amazing experience and opportunity for our students to observe this beautiful species feeding early in the morning on specific feed trees. As we travelled into Muogamarra early in the morning we spotted two families of Glossy Black-Cockatoos. There was a silver lining in running a modified program. Due to the challenges in coordinating such events, were very lucky to proceed with a full day event on the Wednesday. Unfortunately, we could not do the overnight component. This meant that all tracks were closed and our extensively planned overnight biodiversity camp could not run in the original format. It was most disappointing for all involved to learn of a total fire ban on the Tuesday. Upon meeting these students in the morning, one could immediately pick up on the passion and interest of these young people. Year 10 students from Ku-ring-gai HS and Turramurra HS were invited to apply for this opportunity. With living costs at a high, the grant provided by STEP helped us subsidise the cost of the experience to students, purchase ten pairs of binoculars and help pay for secondary teachers to attend. STEP so willingly offered a grant to help financially support this important project. GEEC staff, teachers and students were overjoyed by the support offered by our local community-based environmental organisation, STEP. Now in its second year, the biodiversity camp coordinated by Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre (GEEC) and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service provides an opportunity for students to learn about their local environment, fauna, wildlife survey techniques and careers in the environmental field. This project is supported by Murray Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.‘What an amazing opportunity …’ was a student response overheard during a lunch conversation at the recent biodiversity survey held at Muogamarra Nature Reserve on 1 November 2023. Photo: Caroline Jones.īottom photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top right photo: Male Gang-gang Cockatoo. Top left photo: Female Gang-gang Cockatoo. Please also share your Gang-gang Cockatoo sightings to For more information and to provide comments on the inclusion of Gang-gang Cockatoos in the EPBC Act, please visit The status of Gang-gang Cockatoos is under review, and likely to see them listed as Endangered. On-ground activities will include revegetation and weed management at sites identified as important refuges for Gang-gang Cockatoos and other threatened species recovering from the impact of the bushfires.īy protecting and re-establishing vegetation communities lost during the fires and protecting and enhancing refuges of unburnt vegetation communities, we aim to reverse the population decline of native species such as Gang-gang Cockatoos. These communities extend through the South West Slopes from Alpine Bogs and associated Fens down to Box-gum grassy woodlands. ![]() Murray Local Land Services is working with land managers to protect and enhance the threatened vegetation communities Gang-gang Cockatoos rely on. This reduction is significant on its own and highly concerning when factoring in the 69 percent reduction in population size recorded over the last three generations of the species. ![]() It is estimated the post-fire population could be 29 percent lower than the pre-fire. The 2019/20 Black Summer fires had a devastating impact on many species, including Gang-gang Cockatoos. At this time of year, Gang-gangs can be found at lower altitudes within open box-gum and box-ironbark woodlands and in backyards of urban environments such as Albury, Jindera and Holbrook. Gang-gang distribution ranges from southern Victoria through to south and central-eastern New South Wales. Senior Land Services Officer - Bushfire Recovery ProjectĮ: sophie.richards Cockatoos ( Calloephalon fimbriatum) are easily identified by both their distinct appearance and creaky sounding call. NRM NEWS - AUGUST 2021 - SIGNIFICANT SPECIES
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