Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.

The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.

Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly media round-up.

We're thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards!

With the potential outbreak of H5 bird flu on Heard Island, we take a look at some of the special birds which live there.

2025 NSW Regent Honeyeater release update

Find out more about birds to see around Australia in November, including Dollarbirds, Channel-billed Cuckoos and Tree Martins

Five things you may or may not know about your November Bird of the Month, the Crested Shrike-tit!

It’s that time of year again — nominations are now open for BirdLife Australia’s esteemed Hobbs and Serventy Medals.

Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature