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BirdLife WA - Updates on H5 Bird Flu

BirdLife Western Australia
Tuesday, 23 June 2026

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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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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

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Australia's birds are on the move. Here's how you can help

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

With winter approaching, Australia's birds are on the move. Discover the hidden world of local migration, and steps you can take to protect migrating birds.

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Climate change threatens Canberra's Superb Fairy-wrens

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026

Climate change could soon drive a Canberra population of the much-loved birds to extinction, according to new research.

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Birds to look out for in May

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026

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

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BirdLife Melbourne AGM Tuesday 28 April 2026

BirdLife Melbourne
Thursday, 9 April 2026

BirdLife Melbourne Annual General Meeting at Greythorn Community Hub Tuesday 28 April 2026

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What the High Seas Treaty means for seabirds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Australia has officially joined an international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. Here's what it means for seabirds..