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Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 30 October 2025

Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature

Aussie Bird Count

10 reasons why you should join the 10th Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Our 10th Aussie Bird Count is just a few short days away! If you’re on the fence, let us convince you with 10 reasons to count.

Aussie Bird Count

10 birds you might see during the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 10 October 2023

The Aussie Bird Count is just one week away, so brush up on your bird knowledge. We've profiled 10 of the most commonly reported birds from previous counts.

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

Your 2023 Bird of the Year is...

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 6 October 2023

Threatened species triumph in the 2023 Bird of the Year poll.

News

Vale Margaret Cameron AM, 1937–2023

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 October 2023

The passing of a tireless and enthusiastic President

Bird of the month

Bird of the Month: October 2023

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 1 October 2023

Brahminy Kite

5 things

5 Things you may or may not know about Plumed Whistling-Duck

Birdlife Australia
Sunday, 1 October 2023

Plumed Whistling-Duck

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

BirdLife Australia's Bird of the Year Picks: Top 7

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Don’t know who to vote for in the Guardian/BirdLife Australia Bird of the Year poll? Let us inspire you with our top 7 picks!

Australian Bird of the Year 2023

Australian Bird of the Year 2023: voting is open

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 25 September 2023

Calling all bird lovers – the 2023 Australian Bird of the Year competition starts now. From Bush Stone-curlews to Gang-gang cockatoos, may the best bird win!

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Love a Plover

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 16 September 2023

16 September is Plover Appreciation Day