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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.

General

The 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards finalists

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 25 October 2023

We're thrilled to announce the finalists in the 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.

Birdata

What is Birdata?

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 23 October 2023

Do you wish the fun of the Aussie Bird Count could go on all year? It can - with Birdata! Join thousands of Australians who submit bird surveys through Birdata.

Aussie Bird Count

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.

Aussie Bird Count

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.

Aussie Bird Count

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.

Aussie Bird Count

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

Aussie Bird Count

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?

Media release

The Annual Aussie Bird Count is here!

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 16 October 2023

Now it’s time to celebrate our feathered friends by participating in the Aussie Bird Count.

Aussie Bird Count

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