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List of birds most at risk of H5 bird flu revealed

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 7 August 2026

The Federal Government has released a national risk assessment revealing how Australia’s native birds and mammals could be impacted by H5 bird flu.

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Birds to look out for in August

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 1 August 2026

Find out more about birds to see around Australia in August, including Double-banded Plovers, Tree Martins, Gang-gang Cockatoos and Shining Bronze-cuckoos.

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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.

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Birds to look out for in July

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

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BirdLife WA - Updates on H5 Bird Flu

BirdLife Western Australia
Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Visit this website for updates

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Rare sightings bring joy!

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 June 2026

In June 2026 a vagrant Black-headed Gull has been spotted in Geraldton, in WA and a Cocos Booby in NSW, bringing joy to Australian twitchers!

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BirdLife NNSW Spring Campout 2026, Bingara NSW

BirdLife Northern NSW
Sunday, 14 June 2026

Spring Campout at Bingara, NSW. 28 August to 1 September 2026

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Birds to look out for in June

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 1 June 2026

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

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BirdLife WA - Birds of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island

BirdLife Western Australia
Friday, 15 May 2026

Birds of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island a new Bush Book and practical field guide