A male bittern nicknamed “Bushy” has become the first of his species in WA to be fitted with a solar-powered transmitter, meaning he’s now providing valuable information about his movements and wetland use to DBCA scientists and BirdLife Australia. Australasian Bitterns, which are endangered in WA, are rare and extremely difficult to observe so their habits and movements within and between wetlands are very poorly known. Information on Bushy’s movement will give researchers a previously impossib

GOOD NEWS STORY: The Australasian Bittern has bounced back! This elusive heron was listed as Endangered, but conservation efforts have seen it reevaluated as Vulnerable. It is still a threatened species, but this is a step closer to population recovery and stability. With strong nature laws, we can recover other species from the brink of extinction. It is possible and there is hope! Sign the petition to demand strong nature laws that protect our vulnerable and endangered wildlife - before they'r