Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots have returned to the mainland in record numbers, in more good news for one of the world's rarest birds.

This NAIDOC Week (and every week) we recognise the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia's birds.

BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews July 2025

In Central Victoria, an inclusive bird walk is helping the local queer community connect with birds, nature and each other.

Various honours awarded to the BirdLife Australia family

On 19 June 2025, we mark the sixth annual World Albatross Day, with the theme ‘Effects of Disease’.

BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews June 2025

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

A record-breaking breeding season is good news for Australia's newest threatened bird species, the Little Tern.