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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.

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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!

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Aussie Bird Count registrations now open!

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Registrations are open now for BirdLife Australia's annual Aussie Bird Count.

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Meet Kirsty Costa: your 2023 Aussie Bird Count ambassador

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 19 October 2023

Introducing Kirsty Costa, Weekend Birder podcast host and bird lover, as our ambassador for this year’s Aussie Bird Count.

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What bird is that? Starlings vs Blackbirds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 18 October 2023

In this video, we’re learning all about Starlings – and the easiest ways to tell them apart in different seasons and at different ages.

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Celebrating a decade of the Aussie Bird Count with Sean

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Sean Dooley recounts his 10 most memorable moments from a decade of the Aussie Bird Count

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Is birding good for your mental health?

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 17 October 2023

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

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The 10th Aussie Bird Count starts today

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 16 October 2023

How will you be counting? With a coffee on the balcony? On your work lunch break?

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What bird is that? Little Brown Birds

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 14 October 2023

In this video, we’re learning all about little brown birds –Brown Thornbills and White-browed Scrubwrens– and the easiest ways to tell them apart when counting