Red-tail count on again this May

This May, the 30th annual Red Tail Cocky Count will happen across southwest Victoria and southeast South Australia.

Coordinator of the count, Birdlife Australia, is now putting a call out for volunteers to watch, listen and count at more than 60 site around the home range of the species on Saturday, May 2.

The primary goal of the count is to locate large flocks for follow-up monitoring. These flock counts are essential for assessing breeding success and tracking the overall health of the population.

Last year challenging weather conditions resulted in fewer sightings and a lower-than-expected count with volunteers recording 885 birds.

Find out more about the count: MEDIA RELEASE – Call for red tail count volunteers

Volunteer at: www.redtail.com.au

Find out more about the recovery project and its activities on our Red Tail Recovery Project page.

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and their rich cultural diversity and intrinsic connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We also recognise and acknowledge the contribution, interest and rights that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities have in land and water management. We value our partnerships with them, for the health of people and Country.