Aerial Kangaroo Surveys 2024

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) will be undertaking an aerial survey for kangaroos and other wildlife from approximately 12th – 21st August 2024 (exact dates to be determined by weather conditions).

Update: Please be advised that the aerial kangaroo surveys scheduled to begin 12th August have been postponed until further notice.

The survey consists of flights along pre-determined transect lines that are approximately 55km apart and conducted at an altitude of 250 feet running east-west or west-east. Transects are flown once in a three-year survey period.

If you would like to receive a 48-hour notification in advance of the surveys, please contact the Species and Communities Program via email fauna.recovery@dbca.wa.gov.au with the subject line “Kangaroo surveys” or by phone on (08)9219 8238.

Please view this map to view the survey transects to be flown in 2024.