Little Corella Management Program 2021-22

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Naracoorte Lucindale Council will begin its annual Little Corella Management Program from early November 2021.

The Little Corella has caused significant problems in the Naracoorte township over the years, particularly around the Naracoorte Swimming Lake, Wortley Oval and Memorial Parklands, where the birds are attracted to the habitat of the areas. In 2020, they caused considerable damage to the Naracoorte Cricket Oval and artificial turf.

The Little Corella is a native bird species which is listed as ‘unprotected’ in South Australia. The mostly white birds with a pale rose-pink patch between the eyes and bill can have a harmful impact on the State from an economic, social and environmental perspective by:

  • Stripping the leaves off river red gums or other native and ornamental trees that they roost in
  • Damaging tarpaulins covering grain bunkers, and wiring and flashing on buildings
  • Taking grain from newly-seeded paddocks
  • Creating a noise nuisance for local residents

Council has tried numerous methods to manage the Little Corella problem in the past, such as bird-scaring devices, lasers, fake birds and also shooting in an attempt to deter them from being in and around Naracoorte. The preferred and most effective method of control by Council has been shooting the birds to reduce numbers.

Selective shooting of birds will occur throughout the 2021-2022 summer season in the Naracoorte township if Little Corellas become established here. For best results, shooting will generally be performed early in the morning and in the evening. Council staff will use suitably-qualified shooters to undertake regular shooting from early next month through to April to minimise damage to Council and community infrastructure.

Council has obtained the appropriate permits to undertake the Little Corella Management Program.

More information is available on this page (including a FAQ sheet and important links) and there is also a guest book for comments.


Naracoorte Lucindale Council will begin its annual Little Corella Management Program from early November 2021.

The Little Corella has caused significant problems in the Naracoorte township over the years, particularly around the Naracoorte Swimming Lake, Wortley Oval and Memorial Parklands, where the birds are attracted to the habitat of the areas. In 2020, they caused considerable damage to the Naracoorte Cricket Oval and artificial turf.

The Little Corella is a native bird species which is listed as ‘unprotected’ in South Australia. The mostly white birds with a pale rose-pink patch between the eyes and bill can have a harmful impact on the State from an economic, social and environmental perspective by:

  • Stripping the leaves off river red gums or other native and ornamental trees that they roost in
  • Damaging tarpaulins covering grain bunkers, and wiring and flashing on buildings
  • Taking grain from newly-seeded paddocks
  • Creating a noise nuisance for local residents

Council has tried numerous methods to manage the Little Corella problem in the past, such as bird-scaring devices, lasers, fake birds and also shooting in an attempt to deter them from being in and around Naracoorte. The preferred and most effective method of control by Council has been shooting the birds to reduce numbers.

Selective shooting of birds will occur throughout the 2021-2022 summer season in the Naracoorte township if Little Corellas become established here. For best results, shooting will generally be performed early in the morning and in the evening. Council staff will use suitably-qualified shooters to undertake regular shooting from early next month through to April to minimise damage to Council and community infrastructure.

Council has obtained the appropriate permits to undertake the Little Corella Management Program.

More information is available on this page (including a FAQ sheet and important links) and there is also a guest book for comments.


Little Corella Management Program 2021-22

Council encourages community feedback and welcomes comments relating to its Little Corella Management Program.

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Corella are causing so much damage to Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club bowling greens. The birds are a nuisance when bowling also. Please do something

Josie over 2 years ago
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Has you culling program for 2021-2022 started yet?
My house is obviously in a flight path and the high pitched, horrid squawking begins at 5.15am and continues over my house ever 30 minutes every morning until at least 8am. Not particularly fond of being woken quite so early

Louiseosh almost 3 years ago
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Can you please do the same our at Hynam. They are destroying my TV antenna wires ant trees around Hynam.

Steven Bounds almost 3 years ago
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Little Correllas, Big problem. Don’t forget around the creek walk at Dartmoor Close.

Marty Cherrington almost 3 years ago
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Unfortunately silencers are prohibited in SA so cannot be used, but we appreciate your feedback and have noted your concerns. Kind regards, Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

collinsj about 3 years ago
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As I live very close to Memorial Oval, I do hear the Little Corella and the noise does not bother me all. I understand the "impact" these birds have on the environment etc. However, as I am against the killing of any wildlife, I would prefer not to hear the sound of gunshots. I don't want to know that you are killing them and also from an ex army perspective, I don't want to hear gunshots. Can a silencer be used?

WendyS about 3 years ago
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