135 Pacific Black Duck

About this episode

From its eyebrow to its shimmering wing panel, there is lots to learn about the Pacific Black Duck. Scientist and conservationist Jason Graham does a deep-dive (pun intended) into this impressive bird and provides insights into a large conservation story unfolding in Tasmania.

Birds mentioned in this episode: Little Wattlebird, Pacific Black Duck, Mallard

Resources

• Jason on Instagram

• Pacific Black Duck on Instagram

• Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group on Facebook

• Ducks of Tasmania (PDF)

• Landcare Tasmania – Pacific Black Duck project

• Ducks of the Derwent Estuary

• Email: pacificblackduck@landcaretas.org.au

• Recording of the Little Wattlebird is by Ramit Singal (XC567794) via the xeno-canto website

• Recording of the Pacific Black Duck is by Marc Anderson is licenced from wildambience.com

Meet the guest

Jason Graham is the convenor of the Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group, a Landcare group based in Nipaluna/Hobart that’s dedicated to the conservation of PBDs through education, advocacy and community action. He has worked previously as a wildlife keeper, rehabilitator and rescue coordinator and is a registered native duck carer. Jason can occasionally be heard on ABC radio in Tasmania talking about native ducks and enjoys helping people to get excited about Australian wildlife.

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