104 Gang-gang Cockatoos - with Holly and Gee

Learn all about one of Australia’s charasmatic cockatoos.

This episode is a deep-dive into the world of the Gang-gang Cockatoo and the people who love it – featuring Dr Holly Parsons from BirdLife Australia and community birdwatcher Gee Hounsell.

Holly has short red hair, big blue glasses and is wearing a galah top.

Dr. Holly Parsons is all about the birds that live where people live. As BirdLife Australia’s Manager of Priority Sites, she oversees programs that aim to protect key habitats, including those in urban areas where her passion lies. Holly leads initiatives that connect people with urban birdlife through citizen science, education, and habitat restoration, and with a passion for turning curiosity into action, she hopes to inspire others to create spaces where birds and people can thrive together.

Gee has short grey hair and is wearing black glasses and a colourful top. She is smiling at the camera.

Giovanna (Gee) Hounsell is a retired teacher, amateur bird photographer and passionate conservationist. She has 3 sons and 3 amazing grandchildren. Gee wants her grandchildren to grow up enjoying the incredible beauty and biodiversity of the natural spaces on the NSW South Coast where she lives. She and a colleague have spent over a thousand hours observing a local group of Gang-gangs since late January 2024.

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