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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.

Aussie Bird Count

The 2025 Aussie Bird Count results are in!

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 25 May 2026

The results of the 2025 Aussie Bird Count are in with a record breaking 5 million birds counted during the week-long national bird counting frenzy!

General

Australia's birds are on the move. Here's how you can help

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

With winter approaching, Australia's birds are on the move. Discover the hidden world of local migration, and steps you can take to protect migrating birds.

News

Victorian wetland closed to duck hunting

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 8 May 2026

Tower Hill State Game Reserve has finally been closed to duck hunters, weeks after BirdLife Australia reported significant numbers of a threatened species.

General

Birds to look out for in May

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

General

Climate change threatens Canberra's Superb Fairy-wrens

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026

Climate change could soon drive a Canberra population of the much-loved birds to extinction, according to new research.

Avian Influenza

Duck hunting and bird flu

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 April 2026

As H5 bird flu nears Australia, duck hunting increases risks for waterbirds. Learn why boosting resilience and reducing disturbance is critical now.

Media release

Hope ahead of 30th annual Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

A record-breaking community effort to count South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoos has collected important information about the Endangered species.

General

What the High Seas Treaty means for seabirds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Australia has officially joined an international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. Here's what it means for seabirds..

General

Birds to look out for in April

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month