Corella is the name used for several species of Australian parrots in the cockatoo family. Up to 400 individuals appear around the new Hands Oval stadium in Bunbury, ignoring the sirens. The football league board is complaining about costly repairs because corellas chew through cables and damage lighting, reports abc.net.au.
The city has spent millions upgrading the stadium, but birds still find ways to destroy security. Residents are increasingly demanding decisive action from the authorities. The mayor encourages people to report places where herds appear to better monitor the situation.
Corelles attack the city. “Special official appointed”
Corellas have been a problem in the region for years, and their returns are cyclical and difficult to control. In the past they have even damaged window seals in the iconic Bunbury Tower. In 2023, the situation was so serious that a special coordinator was appointed to combat the birds. Local sports clubs also feel the effects, as corellas destroy surfaces and infrastructure elements.
Australind Tennis Club mentions that birds once destroyed their artificial grass, and now they have returned and are destroying the lighting. The noise they cause makes it difficult to function normally and conduct classes. Residents describe that the birds behave as if “young generations have returned to continue the work of their parents.” The problem seems to be growing, and current deterrence methods are proving to be insufficient. City authorities are trying to respond, but the scale of destruction and the resistance of birds to deterring make the situation more and more difficult.
