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Updates from the field, media coverage and resources supporting habitat protection and Black Cockatoo recovery across Western Australia.

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Stay informed with updates on our conservation work, field observations and habitat initiatives, alongside resources that support understanding of Black Cockatoo ecology, habitat protection and species recovery across Western Australia.

News and Media

My Garden Path | Dean Arthurell

SERIES 37 | Episode 01

Dean Arthurell admits he is “absolutely besotted” with Carnaby’s black cockatoos. 

He loves them so much he is now director of a non-profit group called Carnaby’s Crusaders, dedicated to protecting WA’s native black cockatoos. 

There are three species of black cockatoos in the South-west of WA: Carnaby’s black cockatoos, Baudin’s cockatoo and the forest red-tailed black cockatoo. All are listed as vulnerable in WA due to loss of habitat. 

Gardening Australia (ABC)

Nannup Baudin's Breeding Feasibility Study

In July 2024 we set about implementing the Nannup Baudin's Breeding Feasibility Study, after a previous major grant application was unsuccessful. Through grassroots fundraising and private conservation measures we were able to secure enough funding to action the study on a smaller scale. In September 2025 only 14 months later, after much scrutiny from our local Critically Endangered Baudin's cockatoo population, a pair began to visit our uniquely designed artificial hollow on an almost daily basis. In late November 2025 we confirmed a breeding attempt with a fresh hatchling recorded by pole camera inspection. This footage is a record of only the second successful breeding event in an artificial hollow by Baudin's Cockatoos that we are aware of.

Critically endangered Baudin‘s cockatoo breeding a feasibility study success

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Environment Minister

Contact the Environment Minister

Copy & paste these templates to contact the Environment Minister to push for more support and protection for WA’s endangered black cockatoos!

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Plants Used by Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo

List of Plants Used By Carnaby’s Cockatoos

 Looking to improve your garden? Plan natives that support black cockatoos!.

Ngoolark Troughs YNP Project Brief

Build your own Water Station for Black Cockatoos

 A low cost comprehensive design, materials list, cost  and instructions to build your own elevated watering station!

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