Time to get counting – the Aussie Bird Count starts today!

Every bird counts!

From today until Sunday 26 October, Australians everywhere will be spending 20 minutes counting the birds around them. Join in the Aussie Bird Count fun and start counting today!

Birds are everywhere. In our backyards, balconies, local parks and schoolyards, and they have amazing stories to tell about the health of our environment.

Right now, one in six Australian birds faces the threat of extinction, making it more important than ever to pay attention. The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way for all of us to take a national snapshot of the birds we see and start noticing the nature around us.

With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts. You don’t need to be a bird expert to join the Aussie Bird Count!

Watch this video, register to participate and download the Aussie Bird Count App. Join in the Aussie Bird Count fun from 20–26 October by registering as a counter today.

Getting started is simple, all you need to do is:

1. Make sure you have signed up at https://aussiebirdcount.org.au
2. Download the Aussie Bird Count app via the Apple App Store or Google Play
3. Set aside 20 minutes at a location of your choice
4. Count birds
5. Repeat as many times as you like throughout the week