BirdLife Northern Queensland’s annual Crane Count tracks Sarus Cranes and Brolgas across the Atherton Tablelands, revealing long-term population trends, habitat use, and the importance of community-driven conservation science.

The Crane Count is one of the longest running citizen science projects in Australia, now entering its 27th year. The Atherton Tablelands has hosted both species of Australia’s cranes with records dating back to around the 1920’s for Brolga and 1967 for Sarus.

Ed Bell | Crane Count Project Coordinator Grow your knowledge about Australia’s two largest waterbirds Recently I had a chat to Kirsty...