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Support the OBPs

Ways to help

Winter Survey Volunteers

After spending the breeding season in southern Tasmania, OBPs migrate north for the winter, heading up to the top of Tasmania and across the Bass Strait to coastal Victoria and South Australia. 

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Widespread surveys are required to monitor and better understand the ecological needs of the species. Volunteers are crucial in helping us to collect this valuable data.

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There are typically three 'winter' surveys per year, held over a weekend in May, July and September.

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Survey Dates 2024

May 18th & 19th

July 27th & 28th

September 14th & 15th

September 28th & 29th (Tas only)

OBP Survey Tasmania Karen Dick

Contact Details

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Contact the regional coordinator or volunteer organiser in your area to express your interest, receive further details or report suspected OBP sightings:

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Breeding Season Volunteers

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) recruits volunteers for the Orange-bellied Parrot Monitoring Program in Melaleuca over the breeding season (typically from September to April).

 

Volunteers spend two or four consecutive weeks observing, recording, supplementary feeding, cleaning and carrying out other necessary tasks to support the program. Shared accommodation in the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) staff quarters is provided.

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For more details on the positions, a list of selection criteria and more information on applying, visit www.nre.tas.gov.au/volunteer.

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Expressions of interest usually open late July to early August, and are announced via the

Orange-bellied Parrot Tasmanian Program Facebook page.

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