2024 Great Glossy Count: Glossy Black-Cockatoo ID Workshop

Meet other citizen scientists, learn about Glossy Black-Cockatoo ID, and prepare to observe these charismatic birds during the Great Glossy Count, 7-8 September 2024.

Citizen scientists will brush up on their Glossy ID skills ahead of Birdlife Australia's third Great Glossy Count. Get more details about volunteering at https://bit.ly/GlossyCount24 .

This free workshop presented by the Glossy Black Conservancy's Harry Hackett alongside Marama Hopkins from the Tweed Shire Council will cover:

• • Identification of Glossy Black-Cockatoos by sight and sound
  • How to differnentiate females, males and juveniles
  • Glossy Black-Cockatoo ecology and behaviour.
  • Identifying and recording feed trees
  • Age classing of orts/chewings
  • Using the Birdata app to record sightings during the Great Glossy Count
  • How to stay safe in the field

About the Great Glossy Count

The South-eastern Glossy Black-Cockatoo is listed as Vulnerable in Australia, and is at risk of further population decline after losing large areas of feeding habitat during the bushfires of 2019–20.

The Great Glossy Count 2024, taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 is a citizen science event coordinated by BirdLife Australia, in collaboration with other organisations working to conserve Glossies.

Volunteer citizen scientists will explore their selected survey site to collect data on Glossies and their feeding habitat. The Count can be conducted in a group or with a friend, and it is a great opportunity for people to enjoy time in nature while supporting the recovery of threatened birds. Citizen scientists can also participate in training workshops leading up to the event.

As a citizen scientist, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your bird ID skills, participate in training and collect critical data to ensure the bird’s survival.

Get more details about the Great Glossy Count at bit.ly/greatglossycount.