Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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H5 bird flu suspected on Australia’s Heard Island

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 October 2025

BirdLife Australia's response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

They’re booming in the reedbeds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Australasian Bittern surveys come up trumps

Shop the Nest gift guide: give a gift that gives back

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 20 November 2023

Something for every bird and nature lover on your list from the BirdLife Australia shop

On the rise, one breeding pair at a time

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 20 November 2023

Penguin colonies show signs of recovery

Run down

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Hooded Plover chicks killed by vehicle on the beach

Whose ‘hoo’ on Kangaroo Island

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 13 November 2023

Kangaroo Island Community Nocturnal Bird Survey

2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards winners

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 10 November 2023

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards.

Bird of the month

Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata - record any seabirds that you find washed up on the beach

River jewel in trouble

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Tas. Azure Kingfisher still lacks a formal recovery plan

Bird of the month

Super Swoopers

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 6 November 2023

Swooping birds