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Kangaroo Island Glossy Black-CockatooObservation and Photography GuidelinesThe endangered SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo is only found on Kangaroo Island. Glossies are susceptible to disturbance, especially during the breeding season (January–September) when it is critical they are not interrupted during feeding bouts or incubation.
When observing or photographing Glossies, please follow these rules:
Keep your distance! Stay at least 30m from Glossies that are feeding; 50 m if they are drinking or occupying a nest hollow.
Do not pursue glossies that fly away from you. They probably left because you were perceived as a threat!
Minimise disturbance: Talk softly, turn off phones, mute camera sounds, and do not deliberately attract the glossies’ attention. Minimise visits to areas with Glossies and limit group size to six people.
Use powerful zoom lenses to take close-up photos. This will minimise disturbance to the birds. Do not use flash photography.
Be aware of SA legislation: It is an offence to harass protected species (Section 68; SA National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972). Do not enter private land without permission.
Kangaroo Island Glossy Black-CockatooObservation and Photography GuidelinesThe endangered SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo is only foundon Kangaroo Island. Glossies are susceptible to disturbance, especially during the breeding season (January–September) whenit is critical they are not interrupted during feeding bouts or incubation.
When observing or photographing Glossies, please follow these rules:
Keep your distance! Stay at least 30m from Glossies that are feeding; 50 m if they are drinking or occupying a nest hollow.
Do not pursue glossies that fly away from you. They probably left because you were perceived as a threat!
Minimise disturbance: Talk softly, turn off phones, mute camera sounds, and do not deliberately attract the glossies’ attention. Minimise visits to areas with Glossies and limit group size to six people.
Use powerful zoom lenses to take close-up photos. This will minimise disturbance to the birds. Do not use flash photography.
Be aware of SA legislation: It is an offence to harass protected species (Section 68; SA National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972). Do not enter private land without permission.
The SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery ProgramThe SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program began in 1996. Since then the population has increased from <200 to approximately 360 birds. SA Glossies are only found on Kangaroo Island and the population is intensively managed to ensure that they do not become extinct. Programme staff, with the help of volunteers, protect nests from predators and feral honey bee invasion. They also revegetate areas to increase the size of their feeding habitat.
Please respect all wildlife and the areas they inhabit.
For more information on Glossies or the Recovery Program:Natural Resources Kangaroo IslandPO Box 39, Kingscote, SA 5223Street address: 37 Dauncey Street, KingscotePhone: 08 8553 4444; Email: [email protected]
The SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery ProgramThe SA Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program began in 1996. Since then the population has increased from <200 to approximately 360 birds. SA Glossies are only found on Kangaroo Island and the population is intensively managed to ensure that they do not become extinct. Programme staff, with the help of volunteers, protect nests from predators and feral honey bee invasion. They also revegetate areas to increase the size of their feeding habitat.
Please respect all wildlife and the areas they inhabit.
For more information on Glossies or the Recovery Program:Natural Resources Kangaroo IslandPO Box 39, Kingscote, SA 5223Street address: 37 Dauncey Street, KingscotePhone: 08 8553 4444; Email: [email protected]