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Field Notes: A Visit to Narungga Country

  • Birdlife Australia

  • Thursday, 5 November 2026

The Beach-nesting Birds Project team shares some insights into a recent trip to visit South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula on Narungga Country.

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2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards winners announced

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 1 October 2026
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BirdLife Australia and BirdLife Photography are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.
Aussie Bird Count

Is birding good for your mental health?

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Saturday, 26 September 2026
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With many reporting the Aussie Bird Count helps them connect to nature, we investigate how birdwatching is good for your mental health.
Avian Influenza

What does H5 bird flu mean for your local birds?

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026
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How will H5 bird flu affect our backyard birds and what can we do to help them?
Avian Influenza

Bird flu: what to do in your garden and local patch

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026
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How can we help our backyard birds during H5 bird flu?
Avian Influenza

The long game: building healthy bird populations

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 24 September 2026
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Supporting healthy bird populations during H5 bird flu
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Protection of Whalers Way wildlife now within reach

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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Conservation groups have welcomed a decision to protect critical habitat for the Endangered Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wren at Whalers Way.
Australian Birdlife magazine

Game birds: the history of AFL bird emblems

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 21 September 2026
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The surprising origins of Australia's bird-themed footy mascots.
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Celebrating Plover Appreciation Day

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Appreciate Australia’s plovers on 16 September – and every other day!
Aussie Bird Count

Brush up on your bird knowledge before you start counting!

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Friday, 11 September 2026
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Get to know the birds you’re likely to see during the Aussie Bird Count