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Whalers Way - Endangered birds rocketed toward extinction

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

BirdLife Australia believes Tanya Plibersek's decision to approve a rocket launch facility at Whalers Way could propel Endangered birds toward extinction.

Media release

Whalers Way - Endangered birds rocketed toward extinction

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

BirdLife Australia believes Tanya Plibersek's decision to approve a rocket launch facility at Whalers Way could propel Endangered birds toward extinction.

Listicle

Celebrate Halloween with these five spooky Australian birds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Celebrate Halloween: Meet five of Australia's spookiest and kookiest birds.

General

Bird-safe Halloween decorations

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 20 October 2024

How to celebrate Halloween with bird-friendly decorations.

News

Another 49 Regent Honeyeaters released on Wonnarua Country

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 18 October 2024

A NSW Regent Honeyeater release update

Act for birds

Kate Millar responds to Rio Tinto's Nature Laws statement

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 17 October 2024

BirdLife Australia welcomes Rio Tinto’s statement urging the Federal Government to progress much-needed reforms to Australia’s Nature Laws.

Media release

Response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 14 October 2024

BirdLife Australia's response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

Aussie Bird Count

5 reasons why you should join the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Why join the Aussie Bird Count? If you’re on the fence, let us convince you with 5 reasons to count with us.

Aussie Bird Count

Meet your 2024 Aussie Bird Count Ambassadors

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 8 October 2024

With the Aussie Bird Count fast approaching, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2024 ambassadors!

Australian Birdlife magazine

Mindful birding: why birdwatching is good for you

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 5 October 2024

A bird a day might be just what we need to keep stress and anxiety at bay. Kirsty Costa, host of Weekend Birder podcast, went on a quest to discover why.