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24.01.2022 Brand new baby Red Tailed Black Cockatoo. So cute.

24.01.2022 END OF AN ERA FOR JAMARRI COCKATOO RESCUE CENTRE For the last 34 years, South West local, Dee Patterson has been rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting our i...conic West Australian Black Cockatoos. But Dee decided it was time to take a much needed break and with a lack of funds she has officially closed the sanctuary doors. Wendy Slee

20.01.2022 Sadly Jamarri Black Cockatoo Rescue closed today. A lot were released and the ones that couldn’t be released into the Wild were taken to Karaken in Perth. Thanks for all your hard and dedicated work Dee Patterson.

18.01.2022 Looking after " Jamarri Black Cockatoo Rescue " while Dee’s away. Amazing place to help out at.

15.01.2022 Brand new baby Red Tailed Black Cockatoo. Aprox 4 days old.

15.01.2022 Hi as of Monday Jamarri Cockatoo Rescue Center is closed I’m retiring, thank you for all your support .

13.01.2022 Thank you for the donation

08.01.2022 Jalbarragup this morning,

05.01.2022 The last black cockatoo sanctuary in the South West has closed its doors, releasing more than 40 black cockatoos last Monday into the adjoining state forest at ...Jalbarragup. Jamarri owner Dee Patterson has rehabilitated around 300 black cockatoos, which she started doing with her late husband David 34 years ago.

04.01.2022 Today marked the end of an era. After 34 years of rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting our iconic West Australian Black Cockatoos, Dee Patterson has released... the last Black Cockatoo from Jamarri, officially closing the door on this beautiful sanctuary that she and her late husband David created together. As I drove through the forest early this morning on my way to Jamarri, a road I have taken so many times with senses alive with the magic and inspiration of nature in our part of the country, and the often felt determination inside to fight and protect what we have here, I again felt my heart swell and tears began to flow, with gratitude for this place we call home. And with it came a deep sadness that something beautiful was coming to an end. If I felt this way, I could not begin to imagine how Dee must be feeling this morning. But as nature would have it, the signs were there that this was indeed time. In the week prior, some of the birds in the main aviary had taken it upon themselves to chew through wires and initiate their own release. Several made their way out and then took up residence in the trees of Jamarri to encourage on their buddies. Either taking matters into their own claws, or simply showing that it was time for them to return to the forest, it made today’s events more acceptable and natural. And it was also time for Dee to have a much needed break from constant work, care, being on call, and struggling to find the funds to keep the sanctuary and its many birds going (often up to 100 birds would be residents in the massive aviaries over the time I’ve been coming out to Jamarri). So with the help from wildlife officers and team, the mesh walls were opened up. It was a truly emotional moment to stand there and watch Dee walk (Jewel-eye) July out of the big aviary, and release this beloved bird back to the forest. Following on, one by one, 37 other birds slowly realized the wires were no longer there to hold them in or to protect them, and almost reluctantly flew out and up into the waiting blossom-laden trees. All around the many past releasees from Jamarri called from high up in the marri and jarrah trees, and as each bird flew free, they called to their mates, buddies and young still in the big aviary, to come out and join them. There was a sense of confusion, surprise and then a rush of liberation as each bird returned to their natural status. Wild, free, at home in the trees and the skies of our south west forest. I think we all felt that exhilaration as if it was a part of us. Some birds were deemed unable to be safely released into the wild, due to various injuries sustained prior to coming to Jamarri (through logging or industry or traffic accidents) and were taken in special cages to Kaarakin Cockatoo sanctuary in Perth where they will receive the same care and attention as they have at Jamarri. Some of the younger birds in the main aviary could not comprehend that the wire was gone and refused to leave, unable to see beyond, flying back and forth, clinging to the overhead beams, even as their flock flew above the roof and remained there calling to them. But in time, I know that members of the flock will return back to the familiar aviary for the night or maybe one more time to drink and will eventually show them the way out. New feed and watering stations have been set up outside the large aviaries so that the now free birds can access their supplies more easily in a familiar setting. They have not been turned out and left to fend for themselves, and will be closely monitored in the weeks ahead. But it was emotional. As the cages sat empty and silent, there was no longer the rush of wings or the usual cacophony of creaky screeches and calls.. a stillness fell over the forest, broken only by the occasional raucous vocalization of one bird declaring their freedom to another. Something settled around us. Dee, I know you have sadness in your heart that this chapter of your life is over, but I also know your heart is full of all that you have achieved and the amazing actions and care you have provided to these birds, our wildlife and our forests. And I know you saw those birds flying free, where they belong, and hope you realize that it is all because of you. So feel proud, and fulfilled, and at peace, and know the love and appreciation of the natural world is truly deservedly yours.

01.01.2022 My beautiful babies thank you Daryl for looking after them