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By joining the biggest community of bird lovers in Australia, you can help us make a positive impact on the future of our native birdlife. The members of BirdLife Australia, along with our supporters and partners, have been powerful advocates for native birds and the conservation of their habitats since 1901.

We are also the meeting ground for everyone with an interest in birds from the curious backyard observer to the dedicated research scientist. It doesn’t matter what your interest in birds is or how much you know about them, your membership will offer you the opportunity to increase your awareness and enjoyment.

Birdlife Australia would be delighted to welcome you as a new member and we look forward to sharing our news and achievements with you throughout the coming year.

Bird Search

Although birds are usually quite easy to see, often they are more difficult to identify. You may have had the briefest glimpse or heard a snatch of its song, or perhaps it was a bird you have never seen before. The best place to look for it is here.

You will discover the remarkable variety of birds that occur across Australia. With stunning images of featured species and some recordings of their songs and calls, you are sure to find that mystery bird, or learn more about species you already know.

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You can participate and share in activities and projects with local experts all over Australia.

Discovery Centre

Visit us in Sydney Olympic Park where you can learn about, see and engage with Australian birds up close and personal.

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Observatories

Our Bird Observatories in Western Australia may be a little off the track, but that’s what makes them such magical places to see birds.

Australia's Birds

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Birds in Backyards

Discover and identify the urban birds in your backyard. Get involved by helping us gather and share information about your local birdlife.

Birdwatching

Find places to watch birds in their native habitat. Search our listing to find the next opportunity to see your favourite birds nearby and interstate.

What's On

We hold regular events and activities throughout the year and some have been taking place for decades. There are many ways for keen bird lovers to get involved.

Community

Join our community of dedicated volunteers that help monitor and collect important data on Australia’s birds. We always need more citizen scientists.

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Projects

From urgent conservation activities to ongoing data recording, explore our vital projects that make a real difference to Australia’s birds.

Advocacy

Our policies, submissions and campaigns make us the leading voice for Australia’s birds by influencing decision makers and stakeholders.

Science

Research, monitoring and evaluation underpin all our efforts. We have a long history of expertise in the science of bird conservation.

Education

Our education programs share knowledge and experience in a friendly hands-on environment with staff and volunteers that know and love Australia's birds and their habitats.

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BirdLife Australia has a long and proud history of excellence in publishing. Our members' magazine, journals, newsletters, and reports are all world-class.

H.L. White Library

The H.L. White Library is the most comprehensive ornithological library in Australia, containing thousands of books, journals, and media about birds and related topics.

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Atlas & Birdata

The Atlas is one of BirdLife Australia's greatest resources, allowing us to track changes in birds across the country. Since 1998 a dedicated band of... More >

Beach-nesting Birds

BirdLife Australia’s Beach-nesting Birds project works with community volunteers across Australia to help raise awareness among beach users about... More >

Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery

BirdLife Australia has been running the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery project since 2001. We work with various land managers, government and... More >

Shorebirds 2020

The Shorebirds 2020 program aims to reinvigorate and coordinate national shorebird population monitoring in Australia. To report on the population... More >

Woodland Birds for Biodiversity

Since European settlement one-third of Australia’s woodlands and 80% of temperate woodlands have been cleared. The Woodland Birds for Biodiversity... More >

Newhaven

Birdwatching at Newhaven

Newhaven Sanctuary is home to over 175 bird species. Some of the most spectacular and elusive species have been seen around Newhaven, including the extremely rare Night Parrot, the charming Princess Parrot, and the stealth Grey Falcon. Many arid-zone specialist birds are present too, such as the delicate Rufous-crowned Emu-wren, the musical Banded Whiteface and the Dusky and Striated Grasswrens. Such discoveries often require patience and persistence, but the surrounding beauty will help pass the time.

Visitor Information

Newhaven Sanctuary is 262,600ha and lies 363km or four and a half hours drive north-west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.

The Sanctuary is open to visitors from April through till the end of September. All visitors need to be aware that bookings are essential, as there are limited camping facilities. The roads are suitable for 4WD vehicles only.

For more experienced birdwatchers an annual bird survey is held in May. Contact Newhaven Sanctuary to make a booking or register your interest for the bird survey.

Conservation Programs

AWC is engaged in an active management program to restore appropriate fire regimes, control and limit the impact of feral animals and environmental weeds, and undertake regular biodiversity surveys to monitor the distribution, interdependence of native species and the effectiveness of management.

BirdLife Australia continues to assist with the design and implementation of bird conservation programs.

History

The traditional owners of Newhaven are the Ngaliya (southern Warlpiri) people. In 1959 Newhaven became a pastoral property, initially for sheep, but soon after converted to cattle grazing. The property was relatively lightly stocked, and equipped with around 15 bores during the period from 1959 to 2000. Birds Australia purchased Newhaven in 2000 with assistance from the Commonwealth Governments National Reserve System grant scheme, with the intention of managing the property for biodiversity conservation. In 2006 the Australian Wildlife Conservancy became the leading partner in co-management of Newhaven Sanctuary.