The iconic Brolga once numbered in the thousands, inhabiting wetlands across much of Victoria. Now the species is under threat, with an estimated population size of only 600 to 650 birds, mostly confined to the southwest of the state.

Trust for Nature has assisted in the formation of a community-based Brolga Recovery Group, which will advocate on behalf of the Brolga and investigate ways to enhance Brolga-friendly habitat on private land. To check out the group's work, visit the Victorian Volcanic Plains Conservation Management Network website. Or download a newsletter.

You can also read more about the Brolga Recovery Group in issue 48 of Trust for Nature's Conservation Bulletin here.

Photo: Ian Waller