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Media release

2024 Aussie Bird Count results are in!

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 7 April 2025

The results of Australia’s largest citizen science event, BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in.

Media release

SA Fairy Tern death ‘predicted and preventable’

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 4 April 2025

The tragic death of an endangered juvenile Fairy Tern was the result of being run over by a vehicle on a South Australian beach.

Act for birds

Last minute law change is worse than doing nothing

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The Albanese Government has introduced an amendment that will make our broken nature laws even worse.

Media release

Vic duck hunt triggers concerns for declining waterbirds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 19 March 2025

As the Victorian duck hunting season begins, BirdLife Australia is concerned about the long-term health of Australia’s waterbirds.

Australian Birdlife magazine

Bouncing back

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Our Kangaroo Island Bushfire Recovery Project has nurtured the landscape’s regeneration and brought a community together in healing.

Listicle

5 good news stories you might have missed

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 17 March 2025

Brighten up your week with 5 good news stories from the world of Australian birds and bird conservation.

Media release

Robbins Island decision in limbo once again

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Environment Minister delays Robbins Island decision until after federal election

Interview

Celebrating women and girls in science

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 8 March 2025

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science  and International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the stories of two of our amazing ecologists

News

BirdLife Australia launches Habitat Gardening online course

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 5 March 2025