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Walker walks away, Toondah Harbour is saved!

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 April 2024

A real-estate proposal threatening critical habitat for migratory birds has been withdrawn. Toondah Harbour is saved!

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Meet Kirsty Costa: your 2023 Aussie Bird Count ambassador

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Introducing Kirsty Costa, Weekend Birder podcast host and bird lover, as our ambassador for this year’s Aussie Bird Count.

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What bird is that? Starlings vs Blackbirds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

In this video, we’re learning all about Starlings – and the easiest ways to tell them apart in different seasons and at different ages.

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Is birding good for your mental health?

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 17 October 2023

With many reporting the Aussie Bird Count helps them connect to nature, we investigate how birdwatching is good for your mental health.

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Celebrating a decade of the Aussie Bird Count with Sean

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Sean Dooley recounts his 10 most memorable moments from a decade of the Aussie Bird Count

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The 10th Aussie Bird Count starts today

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 16 October 2023

How will you be counting? With a coffee on the balcony? On your work lunch break?

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What bird is that? Little Brown Birds

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 14 October 2023

In this video, we’re learning all about little brown birds –Brown Thornbills and White-browed Scrubwrens– and the easiest ways to tell them apart when counting

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What Bird is That? Pigeons vs Doves

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 13 October 2023

For our last instalment of this week’s 'What bird is that?', Sean Dooley tells us if there is even a difference between the Pigeons and Doves.

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Meet Sam Cotton: your 2023 Aussie Bird Count ambassador

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 13 October 2023

Known for bringing joy to our phone screens through his animations, how will Aussie Bird Count ambassador Sam Cotton be counting?

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10 reasons why you should join the 10th Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Our 10th Aussie Bird Count is just a few short days away! If you’re on the fence, let us convince you with 10 reasons to count.