Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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Research indicates it's not the number of trees that brings birds to our parks and gardens; it's the shrubby middle layer we keep forgetting.

New studies show bird baths are critical for feather health, flight agility, and predator survival, not just cooling down in summer.

Meet the Mallee Annual-Bluebell — a low-maintenance, native herb that suppresses weeds, prevents erosion and attracts fairy-wrens to your backyard.

Think your neighbours want a neat lawn? New Australian research says otherwise, and it could change how we think about suburban gardens forever.

Winter is the perfect time to step back, make a few smart tweaks, and set your space up for an even more bird-friendly spring garden.

When you record birds as part of Birds in Backyards, you're not just enjoying a moment with nature, you’re contributing to science and conservation.