Join like-minded bird-lovers to learn how to locate and identify Glossy Black-Cockatoos and their feed trees in the wild.

Marama Hopkins from Tweed Shire Council and Harry Hackett from Wildbnb Wildlife Habitat will present information about Glossy Black-Cockatoo identification and ecology. The workshop will also feature a talk from Geckoes Wildlife who will display a live Glossy Black-Cockatoo and other native wildlife.

Participants will also have the opportunity to sign on to the second annual Great Glossy Count which will be held on 9-10 September.

Workshops will cover:

• identification of Glossy Black-Cockatoos by sight and sound
• how to differentiate females, males and juveniles
• glossy Black-Cockatoo ecology and behaviour
• identifying and recording feed trees
• age classing of orts/chewings
• using the Birdata app to record sightings during the Great Glossy Count
• how to stay safe in the field.