BirdLife Western Australia in Floreat, Western Australia | Community organisation

BirdLife Western Australia

Locality: Floreat, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9383 7749

Address: 167 Perry Lakes Drive 6014 Floreat, WA, Australia

Website: birdlife.org.au/wa

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25.01.2022 What a tale a feather can tell!

24.01.2022 Win for Shorebirds The City of Cockburn has recently announced changes to dog access on the beaches along the Woodman point coastline. Dogs will no longer be allowed on the beach along the shoreline of the Woodman Point Regional Park south of the ammunition jetty based on data from BirdLife’s Shorebird Monitoring Program. This is a fantastic outcome for shorebirds and will ensure the area continues to provide habitat that is very needed.... Many thanks to all our supporters who put in submissions and thank you so much to the City of Cockburn for a great decision. BirdLife Shorebird Program in WA is supported by the State Natural Resource Management Program WA

24.01.2022 Saturday, January 2 Bird Walk on the Beach at Greenough River Mouth. Meet at the Greenough Boat Shed car park at 7.45 am.

24.01.2022 A great place for birding! Well done!

23.01.2022 Black-Cockatoo Information Session in Bunbury. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/black-cockatoos-and-citizen

23.01.2022 These are for sale today at the BirdlifeWA office in Floreat. 167 Perry Lakes Drive Floreat. 9:30 - 12:30 each week day.

22.01.2022 Recent sightings of rainbow lorikeets in Wheatbelt towns have confirmed that this invasive pest is making its way east and vigilance is needed if we are to ensure it doesnt get established and cause even more damage to our unique Wheatbelt environment. http://ow.ly/Qh6b50BmDsF

22.01.2022 BIRDLIFE WESTERN AUSTRALIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Birdlife Western Australia is seeking expressions of interest to fill the roles of: Chair Vice Chair Treasurer... We are a not for profit organisation that is governed by a dedicated voluntary Executive Committee that meets monthly on the evening of the second Monday of the month. The Committee is currently made up of 4 office bearers and eight general committee members. As the Western Australian branch of Birdlife Australia our focus is building community interest in birding and bird watching. We are also a strong conservation and environment protection organisation that over the years has achieved beneficial results for a wide range of different bird species. Our aim is clear: to create a bright future for Australia's birds. We have been a voice for Australia's birdlife for well over a century, protecting birds and their habitats through our robust programs and informed advocacy. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants who believe they have the necessary background, experience and drive to fulfill the above roles and ensure that the Committee operates in a manner that is conducive to the achievement of the strategic and financial outcomes and purposes of Birdlife Australia. The position descriptions can be obtained by contacting the Secretary. Please direct your enquiries and applications to: The Secretary, [email protected] See more

22.01.2022 Geraldton has great birding activities on offer!

22.01.2022 WHAT'S ON ? School Holidays Event No 3 | MUSEUM - Wedge Building Join Birdlife Midwest-Geraldton and Houtman Abrolhos Conservation Network to play with the birds with 3 morning activities for the kids. Free activity - no need to book. More information on the poster.

22.01.2022 Some of the birds sighted at the recent Great Western Woodlands survey around Credo Station, some 75 km north of Coolgardie.

21.01.2022 The printed copies of Cocky Notes have arrived. Can anyone help us to put them in envelopes on Wednesday 23? After midday if possible. Please comment below or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 Our own BirdlifeWA member Brendan Kinsella has been taking awesome photos! Well done!

21.01.2022 We are corroding our nature and will pass on to our descendants a land that is less healthy, less diverse, less wonderful.

21.01.2022 Poster No 3 = Event No 3 | MUSEUM - Wedge Building SAVE THE DATES ! 3 mornings to play with the birds at the Wedge Building with creative activities for the kids. No need to book. Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 - JANUARY 2021 Between 10am and 12noon

21.01.2022 These should be great events. If you live in the area please come along! Speakers include BirdLife's Adam Peck and Rick Dawson and Peter Mawson from DBCA. Training will be given to enable local citizen scientists to survey Carnaby's nesting sites.

20.01.2022 Often asked about the White Swans at Northam....

19.01.2022 Season's Greetings from the BirdLife WA office. We have now closed for the Christmas and New Year break so that our wonderful band of volunteers can recharge their batteries and enjoy the festive season with family and friends. Our office will re-open on Monday 11 January 2021.

19.01.2022 Great team of 11 yesterday to do the yearly stocktake and what a job they did!Thanks everyone. We certainly have wonderful volunteers at BirdlifeWA . If you’d like to help out give us a call or drop us an email as there’s always heaps to do!Great team of 11 yesterday to do the yearly stocktake and what a job they did!Thanks everyone. We certainly have wonderful volunteers at BirdlifeWA . If you’d like to help out give us a call or drop us an email as there’s always heaps to do!

19.01.2022 These are available from our office in Floreat . Various prices. Call office 9:30 -12:30 weekdays.....0893837749

18.01.2022 Our fabulous Bunbury BirdLife WA members, Alfred and Hidi, with Hidi’s bespoke international bird collection on show on Sunday 6 Dec at our Christmas Bbq picnic where they can be purchased.

18.01.2022 You might like to join the team at Melville .

17.01.2022 In April this year I counted well over 100 Carnaby's come in to roost in Beale Park. I urge anyone who cares about these beautiful birds to comment on this proposal. Please state that you would like all mature trees retained for this iconic endangered species.

17.01.2022 Starting soon - hope to see you there! :)

16.01.2022 Would you like to help shorebirds this summer? Then consider volunteering with the Conservation Council of WA in early 2021 to observe shorebirds and disturbance impacts at Pelican Point Reserve. Free training in what to do is provided and no experience is necessary. The information will be used to influence management of the site. To get involved please contact Alison Goundrey at: [email protected]

16.01.2022 We do both types of cards. Made here in WA so you can support WA!

16.01.2022 Annual shorebird monitoring occurs every year in January to coincide with the Asian waterbird census. This year counts will be occurring in the Shark Bay region on the 4th-8th of January and in the Exmouth region between the 11-15th of January. If you are interested in participating please contact [email protected] for further details.

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15.01.2022 BirdlifeWA will be there. Come and say hi!

15.01.2022 Change of speaker for tonight's meeting. Unfortunately our advertised guest speaker is unable to join us to tonight. Our new guest speaker is Aline Vega and she will be talking about the cryptic Western Grasswren. Aline is studying these secretive birds for her PhD and they are just as interesting as their charismatic cousins, the fairywrens. We hope you can still join us tonight at 7.30pm at the WA Eco Centre in Floreat.

15.01.2022 So how many birds in WA did you spot in 2020? It would be fun to know.So how many birds in WA did you spot in 2020? It would be fun to know.

15.01.2022 EDIT: The Peel program is now fully booked! If you are still interested but didn't get in on time please still send me and email and I'll keep you in reserve in case of cancellations. Hi Everyone, We're excited to announce a new shorebirds training program that we will be running this summer. This advanced training course is aimed at beginner to intermediate experience shorebirders who would like to attain the skills to conduct shorebird surveys. Classroom exercises will tak...e place both online and at the Peel Harvey Catchment Council office while field trips will take place in various regions throughout the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar site. There are only a limited number of spaces remaining so please register your interest quickly! NB. We will also be running similar programs based in Denmark and Geraldton, for those who are interested in these locations please also register your interest by emailing [email protected] See more

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15.01.2022 Come and see this awesome collection of handmade international birds and make new friends or catch up with old friends! Kings Park 6 Dec 12-2:00 at Vietnam Memorial for a picnic bbq.

15.01.2022 CockyWatch surveys are now on Birdata! With the festive season fast approaching and many people hitting the roads travelling, now is a great time to get involved in CockyWatch surveys! Surveys are easy to do and can be fun for the whole family. What’s more CockyWatch surveys are now available through Birdlife’s Birdata app, making them even easier to complete with no pen and paper or GPS required. These surveys gather valuable information about the abundance of the three sout...hwest Black-Cockatoo species across different habitats and throughout the landscape from year to year. Any time you are going for a drive in the southwest that’s longer than 20km you can do a CockyWatch survey. So if you’re travelling this festive season, why not help our feathered friends at the same time by keeping an eye out for Black-Cockatoos! For more information and instructions go to - https://www.birdlife.org.au//southwest-black-co/cockywatch This survey has been developed in partnership with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and is currently supported by funding from the Alcoa Foundation. Photo: Keith Lightbody

14.01.2022 Great photo from our friends at DBCA. WA Western Ground Parrot Project Coordinator Helena Stokes has just joined the flock at BirdLife WA and we will bring you more news as her project develops.

14.01.2022 PARKS CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DANGER *UPDATE: Some walk trails in Yanchep National Park have been closed until 8am Monday 11 January, due to fire danger. The Gna...ngara and Pinjar off-road vehicle area closure has been extended to 8am Monday 11 January. Hoffman Mill near Dwellingup has also been closed until further notice.* Severe fire weather is predicted across the Perth metropolitan area and surrounds, including the Perth Hills, over the next few days. As a result, we have closed a number of national parks, reserves and recreation areas. These closures will help keep the community safe, and ensure our resources are where they need to be during this period of high bushfire risk. People are urged to avoid closed parks and areas of high bushfire risk, follow the advice of Parks and Wildlife Service staff and observe signage. To keep up to date, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.

13.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE! This year the wildlife centres in Perth are seeing a spike in unusual cases of completely naked feldgling red-capped parrots. These birds are not... babies and should be fully feathered and flying by this age. If you find any birds looking like this please take them directly to your local wildlife hospital. Darling Range Wildlife Shelter and some of the other centres are working towards getting some answers as to what is causing this presentation. But we ask everyone to please help by notifying us if you see or find any parrots looking like this so that we can hopefully find out what is causing this. Thanks everyone.

13.01.2022 A very rare event is taking place in City of Cockburn. A family of Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos is nesting, with the chick very close to fledging! I had the pleasure of watching them yesterday with Claire Greenwell, who located the nest and took these pictures. This is unusual, since most red tails nest in forested areas. They are spending more time in Perth now and it seems some are now breeding here. Whether this is good or not is debatable, with chicks having a much higher mortality rate in urban areas. According to WA Museum it is also extremely rare to see the male feed the chick at the nest, so all round this is a very important record.

13.01.2022 Fairy Terns are one of Australia’s smallest and rarest coastal seabirds. During the breeding season, Fairy Terns establish colonies on wide, sandy beaches, sand... spits and salt lakes. Their nest is limited to a simple scrape in the sand (~2-3 cm deep), leaving them highly exposed and vulnerable. Fairy Terns are extremely sensitive to disturbance with human disturbance being one of the major drivers of nest failure. You can make a difference and help to protect Fairy Terns by taking a few simple steps while utilising the coastline. Share the space and be respectful of signage and fencing. These temporary measures are deployed to give the birds a chance of success and they only need the area for a little while. Keep dogs leashed and away from known breeding areas to help protect small chicks that cannot easily escape. When an adult leaves the nest to protect itself, eggs and chicks are exposed, increasing the chance of predation or mortality due to thermal stress. Keep cat indoors or in a cat run. If you see a bird nesting on the beach, report it to local authorities and maintain your distance. Let’s work together to ensure the success of these charismatic, little seabirds. Claire Greenwell

13.01.2022 Birdlife members we hope you have popped this into your calendars so we can all meet up and make new friends and see old ones!

13.01.2022 7000 fish..... ID - have a read!

11.01.2022 A fantastic choice! Like us, our birds live on what #alwayswasalwayswillbe Indigenous land. Using their language names, or incorporating Indigenous languages into common and scientific names, is a small but respectful way to demonstrate the history of custodianship and ongoing connection that First Nations people have to our birds and the places they live. How many Indigenous bird names do you know for your local area? Which do you use everyday? #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Shorebird xmas gifts Are you after something shorebirdie for xmas. Then check out our shorebird badges (Eastern Curlew, Red Knot, Hooded Plover and Pied Oystercatcher) or our new Hoodie dog leads ("I'm on the lead so the hoodies can breed'). Proceeds from sales go to shorebird conservation. Badges are $5 and dog leads are $15 (postage extra) To purchase call the office on 08 9383 7749 Mon-Fri between 9.30am and 12.30pm or email: [email protected]

10.01.2022 **REMINDER** Join us this time tomorrow for a free online workshop about using your birdwatching powers for science!

10.01.2022 These should be great events. If you live in the area please come along! Speakers include BirdLifes Adam Peck and Rick Dawson and Peter Mawson from DBCA. Training will be given to enable local citizen scientists to survey Carnabys nesting sites.

09.01.2022 Its nearly October and time to prepare for Christmas!

09.01.2022 EDIT: The Peel program is now fully booked! If you are still interested but didnt get in on time please still send me and email and Ill keep you in reserve in case of cancellations. Hi Everyone, Were excited to announce a new shorebirds training program that we will be running this summer. This advanced training course is aimed at beginner to intermediate experience shorebirders who would like to attain the skills to conduct shorebird surveys. Classroom exercises will tak...e place both online and at the Peel Harvey Catchment Council office while field trips will take place in various regions throughout the Peel-Yalgorup Ramsar site. There are only a limited number of spaces remaining so please register your interest quickly! NB. We will also be running similar programs based in Denmark and Geraldton, for those who are interested in these locations please also register your interest by emailing [email protected] See more

09.01.2022 Books for you and the family? A great present!

09.01.2022 A big thank you to the 70 plus volunteers who participated in the Spring Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (FRTBC) count on the 18th October. Forty-five roost sites were surveyed across the Swan Coastal Plain (SCP) and in the Hills, with a total of 648 Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos counted. Similar to previous years, this year’s Spring count total was substantially lower than the totals from recent April Great Cocky Counts, demonstrating a seasonal redistribution of FRTBC away fr...om coastal areas during the winter and spring months. However, of those FRTBCs remaining and counted this spring, a higher proportion were recorded on the SCP, where birds were recorded breeding and feeding on a broad variety of plant species. A full report will be published in the Summer edition of Cocky Notes available from January 2021. This project is supported by the @AlcoaFoundation Photo: Keith Lightbody

09.01.2022 Our friends in the Denmark Bird Group have been working long and hard to see this little patch become a haven for birds. Keeping dogs out of this small area will give migratory shorebirds the ability to recuperate after their marathon journeys and allow resident birds to safely breed. Fantastic work! While the article looks to be trying to stir up controversy, we've got enough coastline that we can surely leave some for the birds to use in peace. What do you say?

09.01.2022 At a time we need stronger nature laws the federal government is trying to weaken them. Thankfully the senate disagreed. What a relief.

09.01.2022 Young parrots are causing a bit of confusion at the moment - yes, this is a Red-capped Parrot even though it hasn't developed the tell-tale red cap as yet. photo credit: M Khor

08.01.2022 Who is coming? It’s from 12 to 2!

08.01.2022 Here is what you need to record your birdwatching in 2021! It makes it all so easy. We sell these for $5.00. Get one now and you can keep a great record of places and birds and where and when! Really it’s a steal! Our office opens on Jan 11. 167 Perry Lakes Dve, Floreat, WA, Australia... 61893837749

08.01.2022 Try to remember to fill your bird bath on days like today, it could save a bird's life.

08.01.2022 Monitoring Waterbirds Information Session and Practical Workshops Are you new to the world of birds and want to learn more about waterbirds, ID and surveys, then come along to these workshops in Mandurah, starting with an introductory information session on September 17. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monitoring-waterbirds-ticke Places limited

08.01.2022 Every summer, Esperance Birds Group is under taking the Birdlife Shorebird survey. With the Help of many volunteers plus the Rangers from Park and Wildlife and ...@Tjaltjraak Rangers and the support from @SouthcoastNRM and @Birdlife this task will not be possible to achieve. As you may know, Esperance has a vast and wide spayed wetland and eco-system which attract lots of water birds and shorebirds on our beaches and lakes. If you would like to be part of this project where you will discover and learn about Esperance birds and their habitats please contact me via messenger. No experience required as you will be teamed up with an experienced person. Kids, family welcome. See more

07.01.2022 Friends of the Melville Bird Sanctuary (FMBS) has put a proposal to the City of Melville to establish a bird sanctuary in the Alfred Cove, Troy Park, Tompkins Park region. Please watch the FMBS video of some of the birds of the region https://youtu.be/E4CnbSMw5sE and share it with your contacts as appropriate. FMBS would also appreciate if you would visit and Like" its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/melvillebirdsanctuaryanddiscoverycentre .

07.01.2022 All these beautiful birds from WA wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

07.01.2022 Kaarakin do great work rehabilitating and releasing our threatened cockies. Its also an amazing place to visit and get close to the birds. This Sunday will be a great opportunity to support their valuable work.

07.01.2022 End of year social event at Kings Park. Are you coming?

07.01.2022 Great Cocky Count registrations are now open! The event will take place on Sunday March 28 at sunset, at a roost near you. No experience is necessary and the count takes just a couple of hours. This annual citizen science survey provides essential data to estimate population trends for our threatened cockies and to help protect critical habitat.

06.01.2022 Christmas time is rapidly approaching snd here are some great ideas.

06.01.2022 Good on you Mandurah birders!

05.01.2022 If youve had enough of 2020, then maybe its time to move on! Start planning your 2021 with a BirdLife WA 2021 calendar. With glorious bird photos from local photographers, the BirdLife WA calendar is always a big hit. At only $10, it is a bargain too. As usual all profits go to the WA Australasian Bittern Project. To get hold of your copy, contact the BirdLife WA office on (08) 9383 7749, or [email protected]... Front cover: Black Kite, by Les George.

05.01.2022 How goos is Anne Bondin from Albany Birdlife Group? https://westerngroundparrotorgau.files.wordpress.com//fwgp

04.01.2022 Do you love pardalotes?

04.01.2022 Kaarakin do great work rehabilitating and releasing our threatened cockies. It's also an amazing place to visit and get close to the birds. This Sunday will be a great opportunity to support their valuable work.

03.01.2022 Last summer there were a number of Regent Parrot sightings close to Albany. We'd be keen to hear whether anyone has spotted one of these beautiful birds this season. photo credit: R Knight

03.01.2022 If you want to learn more about how your everyday bird sightings can help save species, join us for this online webinar to find out just how easy it is to make your birding count!

02.01.2022 It’s your last day to send this submission to save our birds and our environmental laws.

02.01.2022 The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is one of the most loved and recognisable species of Australian bird. However, to the surprise of many, the Laughi...ng Kookaburra is only native to the Eastern mainland sates of Australia. It is believed that the deserts bordering Western Australia have created an environmental barrier which prevented the Laughing Kookaburra from naturally migrating into the Southwest of WA. Unfortunately, as European settlers spread across Australia, so did other species. In 1897, the Laughing Kookaburra became one of those species, making their way into WA to hopefully control snake populations. The introduction of the species did reach the desired result. However, the bird did not only impact snake species, but many other small invertebrate populations around the Southwest. Such as the Splendid Fairywren (Malurus splendis), Common Garden Skink (lampropholis guichenoti), Motorbike Frog (Litoria moorei). Whilst the Laughing Kookaburra isn’t native to Southwest of WA, populations can only be controlled under certain circumstances. If you are seeing damage from the Laughing Kookaburra on your property you can apply for a license through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions under damage mitigation (Regulation 29) or dangerous fauna (Regulation 26) by clicking the link below. https://wlc.dbca.wa.gov.au Photo by Greg Close

02.01.2022 Are you off to Geraldton?

02.01.2022 We’ve updated our Ethical Birding Guidelines just in time for summer! While we’re all enjoying getting out and about in nature again, it’s important to remember... that recreational birdwatching and photography can pose some risks to birds so we've put together some simple tips for enjoying our birdlife safely and respectfully. Download and print our Ethical Birding poster (and stick it up at your local bird hide or community centre!) at: https://www.birdlife.org.au//Ethica_Birding_Poster_-_Updat And to read the complete BirdLife Australia Ethical Birding Guidelines, visit: https://birdlife.org.au//POL-Ethical-Birding-Guidelines.pdf

02.01.2022 In case you missed it, yesterday was Indigenous Literacy Day. Check out this awesome bilingual work from our friends at Wiluna Remote Community School - combining language, community, and some fab artwork to present a story of feathered jealousy. Way to go!

01.01.2022 A great stocking filler for your friends and family too @ $5.00. Buy them all!

01.01.2022 ARE YOU AN EARLY BIRD? Join us for the first Bird WALK on the beach: Saturday 26 December - Point Moore Meet at Pt Moore car park 7.45am... See YOU there!

01.01.2022 Are you coming to the picnic? We hope so!

01.01.2022 Come on West Australians lets support the Backyard Bird Count massively this year. Put it in your calendar! Ill remind you too!

01.01.2022 Time to update your books or get the latest!

01.01.2022 Well done Geraldton -inspiring!