Friends of the Western Ground Parrot

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We are trying to prevent the critically endangered Western Ground Parrot which is unique to WA from becoming extinct.

To donate or read more, go to our website: www.western-ground-parrot.org.au. The Ground We Hold video: https://youtu.be/U9ZlmkGrjYQ

21/10/2026

We hope everyone is out and about taking part in this year’s Aussie Bird Count. Who knows what you might find!

The Aussie Bird Count starts TOMORROW! 🦅🦆

We’re excited to come together and count birds across the country.

The Aussie Bird Count is for everyone. No matter who you are or where you are across Australia, there are birds to count. Take 20 minutes out of your day and jump into our easy-to-use app to count the birds around you.

With one in six Australian birds facing extinction, there’s never been a more important time to pay attention to our birds and feel inspired to protect them.

🔗 Don’t forget to register: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

🎨 Artwork by Angharad Neal-Williams

08/09/2026

Western Ground Parrot/Kyloring - less than 150 left.

We no longer celebrate Threatened Species Day. We celebrate our endangered birds every day of the year!

Photo credit: A Berryman/DBCA

15/08/2026

If you missed out on rounds 1 and 2, fear not because round 3 of the $200 rebate for outdoor cat enclosures is now open! Every cat which is safely housed in an outdoor enclosure is one less cat for our precious wildlife to have to worry about. Plus of course puss will be much safer as well!

****CLAWS $200 catio rebates - Round III OPEN****
• Available for cat owners in the Great Southern Region
• DIY or professional installation of new catios
• Homeowners and renters can apply
• Round III is open until January 4th 2027

If you are thinking about installing a safe and secure place for your cat please register your EOI for the catio rebate using our online MSform here---> https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6vfK6F4dGz
Cat owners within the The City of Albany that receive the CLAWS catio rebate are also eligible for free 3 year registration of their cat.

For more information about the rebate please contact CLAWS Project Officer at [email protected] or 0419 646 390.

This project is supported by funding from the State Natural Resource Management Program WA and is sponsored by Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc.

29/07/2026

We're all fortunate to be able to sit back and watch Jennene's videos in comfort. This short story is a reminder that it takes a lot of hard work to make the content that we all enjoy. Thank you Jennene Riggs for your dedication to the cause!

11/07/2026

Almost 10 years ago, our doco Secrets at Sunrise introduced many of you to the Western Ground Parrot. Today, the story continues with an urgent update 📣

I’m incredibly proud to share my latest short film The Ground We Hold, co-produced and supported by the amazing Friends of the Western Ground Parrot 🌟

With only around 150 of these incredible birds left in the world, their survival hangs in a delicate balance, especially following the devastating bushfire this past January in their last remaining wild habitat 🔥

This film spotlights the intense, round the clock work being done by DBCA, Perth Zoo, their dedicated partners, and the tireless volunteers that are trying to bring this species back from the brink of extinction.

It’s been a massive labor of love to get this story told. Thanks to everyone who has helped and to Sarah Comer, Joseph Jantke, and Matt Ricci for being on camera to help tell this wonderful story of hope 🫶🏻

Click the link below to watch the full film and please share to help spread the word! 🦜👇

https://youtu.be/U9ZlmkGrjYQ

Perth ZooParks and Wildlife Service, Western AustraliaBirdLife AustraliaSouth Coast Natural Resource Management

Deep in remote Cape Arid National Park on the south coast of Wester...

10/07/2026

Following on from the teaser video post earlier today, we'd love you to have a look at the mini-documentary created by Jennene Riggs, The Ground We Hold. It covers the Kyloring story from the ashes of a 13,000 hectare bushfire to an historic breeding milestone at Perth Zoo, and showcases how passionate teams are working together to secure the future of the Western Ground Parrot.

Deep in remote Cape Arid National Park on the south coast of Wester...

10/07/2026

Proud to collaborate on highlighting the vital recovery efforts for the Western Ground Parrot following the January 2026 fires in Cape Arid National Park 🦜🔥

This critically endangered species is facing incredible odds, and ongoing conservation work is essential to their survival.

Saving this species truly takes a village, and Friends of the Western Ground Parrot are incredibly proud to stand alongside dedicated partners— including the Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia Perth Zoo , South Coast Natural Resource Management and BirdLife Australia —who are working tirelessly on everything from feral predator control, field monitoring, and using AI to help detect survivors, to vital captive breeding initiatives to secure a future for these birds. 🤝✨

Watch the full fascinating update via the link in our bio to see the recovery mission in action!

23/06/2026

Issue 101 of the FWGP Newsletter is out! There lots of news on the Perth Zoo chick, updates on the impact of the January bushfires, plus the latest on an upcoming mini-documentary, and progress with Joseph Jantke's trailblazing PhD project. We hope you enjoy the read!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAr5SoVq1ZPnt2gbtO4exAXk05Z_UAsb/view
(damaged solar ARU impacted by bushfire - photo D Hoadley DBCA)

01/06/2026

No words needed!

31/05/2026

Help celebrate World Parrot Day by showing some love for all our amazing parrots! But of course the Friends of the Western Ground Parrot are somewhat biased when it comes to having a favourite parrot...😊 (Perth Zoo photo)

Address

PO Box 5613
Albany, WA
6332

Website

http://www.western-ground-parrot.org.au/

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