Friends of Wooditjup Bilya- Science, Community and the Fight to save the Black Cockatoos

Science, Community, and the Fight to Save Black Cockatoos

Join wildlife veterinarian and researcher Dr Anna Le Souef for an engaging and educational talk on the decline of black cockatoos in the Margaret River region. With over 15 years of experience studying the health and demographics of these endangered birds, Dr Le Souef brings a unique blend of clinical insight and conservation science to the conversation.

Her research has led to innovative techniques for rehabilitating injured cockatoos and tracking their movements across vast habitats—crucial steps in understanding how to protect them. In this talk, Dr Le Souef will share the latest findings from her fieldwork, explore the complex threats facing black cockatoos, and highlight how community involvement and citizen science are vital to reversing their decline.

Whether you're a local resident, nature lover, or curious learner, this is a chance to discover how science and community action can come together to safeguard one of Western Australia's most iconic species

Image: Sean Blocksidge, Margaret River Discovery Company