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H5 bird flu explainer

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 9 July 2026

H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the virus and how you can help.

General

An update on H5 bird flu in Australia

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 30 October 2026

Four months since H5 bird flu arrived in Australia, comparing the virus to fire helps us understand what has transpired in that time.

Aussie Bird Count

Meet your 2026 Aussie Bird Count Ambassadors

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 20 October 2026

The Aussie Bird Count is in full flight! Meet our 2026 ambassadors!

Media release

Australia’s Biggest Bird Count Returns

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 19 October 2026

The country’s largest birdwatching event is back with Aussies everywhere encouraged to help take a national snapshot of Australia's birds.

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BirdLife Australia's Red Goshawk Project

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Conservationists from BirdLife Australia are working on the ground with Indigenous Rangers to save the Red Goshawk, Australia’s rarest bird of prey.

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Aus Geo Award for Shorebird Monitoring Program

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 13 October 2026

BirdLife Australia’s National Shorebird Monitoring Program wins Australian Geographic Society Award for Nature

Aussie Bird Count

10 birds you might see during the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

The Aussie Bird Count is just two weeks away, so brush up on your bird knowledge. We've profiled 10 of the most commonly reported birds from previous counts.

Aussie Bird Count

5 reasons why you should join the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 5 October 2026

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

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2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards winners announced

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 1 October 2026

BirdLife Australia and BirdLife Photography are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.

Aussie Bird Count

Is birding good for your mental health?

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 26 September 2026

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