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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.

Bird of the month

September bird of the month: Varied Sittellas

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Your September bird of the month is the Varied Sittellas! Here are five facts about Australia's newest threatened bird species.

Media release

Turbines approved in Orange-bellied Parrot flight path

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 9 September 2025

The controversial wind farm will be constructed on Tasmania's Robbins Island/Pitilika – in the direct flight path of migrating Orange-bellied Parrots.

General

Birds to look out for in September

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Find out more about birds to see around Australia in September, including Sacred Kingfishers, Rufous Fantails and migratory shorebirds.

News

It’s magpie swooping season

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 1 September 2025

It's swooping season! Find out why magpies swoop, and what can you do to avoid it.

General

Birdlife Australia celebrates Include a Charity Week

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 1 September 2025

This week - Include a Charity and Birdlife Australia are encouraging bird lovers across Australia to consider leaving a legacy for the birds.

News

BirdLife Australia in the media: August

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 31 August 2025

Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly multimedia round-up.

Australian Birdlife magazine

Birdwatching online: 5 bird livestreams

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 30 August 2025

Take your birdwatching to the next level with these five online bird cams from Australia and beyond.

News

Peregrine Falcons return to Melbourne CBD

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 29 August 2025

A pair of Peregrine Falcons have laid their first eggs of the season at 367 Collins Street, and their 24-hour livestream is back!

Media release

Welcome Support for Coastal Birds

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 22 August 2025

BirdLife Australia has welcomed $853,000 for coastal birds over the next three years