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Why are WA’s rare and endangered cockatoos starving?
Western Australia’s endangered black cockatoo species are experiencing a crisis situation across the South-West, where much of the forests on which they depend for food and habitat have been burned or affected by drought. Wildlife rescue centres are reporting unprecedented numbers of these birds being brought in starving - some so seriously that they have to be euthanaised.
Recent bushfires and a record low annual rainfall in 2011 have wreaked havoc on Cockatoo populations in the South-West, depriving them of crucial food resources. Considered alongside the already harmful effects of logging and land clearing, the picture for our cockatoo populations appears bleak.
This situation is likely to persist for several years as forests recover from the impacts of fire and drought and trees begin fruit production.
Understanding now what we can do to save our ailing Cockatoo populations is therefore of critical importance. Join us to learn what you can do to help save our Cockatoos from extinction.
Guest speakers at the event will include:
· Ron Johnstone, Ornithology Curator, WA Museum
· John Bailey, Associate Professor and School Dean Environmental Science, Murdoch University
· Chris Phillips, General Manager Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre (Kaarakin)
Piers Verstegen, CCWA director will chair the seminar, which will be followed by a Q&A session.
Date: Wednesday 8th February 6.15pm - 8pm 6.15pm – registration for a 6.30pm start
Venue: Lotteries House West Perth, 2 Delhi St, 6005 Perth
Free Entry, donations welcome, please RSVP to conswa@ccwa.org.au or call (08) 9420 7266
