Action Plan for Australian Birds https://birdlife.org.au/publications/action-plan-for-australian-birds/ Action Plan for Australian Birds Reviewing the status of Australia’s avifauna, the 2020 Action Plan for Australian Birds was compiled by over 300 of the country’s foremost bird experts. The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020 is the most comprehensive review of the status of Australia’s avifauna ever attempted. The…Read more
Birds to look out for in October https://birdlife.org.au/news/birds-to-look-out-for-in-october/ Birds to look out for in October Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month Birds to look out for in October What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… Dollarbirds return to northern and eastern Australia in…Read more
Pretty in Pink: How Birds Make Pink https://birdlife.org.au/news/pretty-in-pink-how-birds-make-pink/ Pretty in Pink: How Birds Make Pink These Australian birds were pretty in pink long before Barbie, but how do they do it? These Australian birds were pretty in pink long before Barbie, but how do they do it? Birds have some of the brightest and most varied plumage in…Read more
A record-breaking season for Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots https://birdlife.org.au/news/orange-bellied-parrots-record-numbers/ …Bellarine Peninsula 8 Orange-bellied Parrots counted in total, including: 6 wild-born birds (3 unbanded) 2 captive-bred birds 4 adult males 2 adult females 2 juveniles (first-year birds) Western Treatment Plant 10 Orange-bellied Parrots counted in total: 9 wild-born birds 1 captive-bred bird 4 adult males 1 adult female 5 juveniles…Read more
Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? https://birdlife.org.au/news/australias-new-nature-laws-are-birds-better-off/ Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? BirdLife Australia welcomes some big changes to Australia’s national nature laws, but gaps remain in the legislation and upcoming decisions about the destruction of bird habitat…Read more
Student Research and Travel Grant https://birdlife.org.au/awards/student-research-and-travel-grant/ …passionate about birds and their habitats, especially globally recognised Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), we combine the best of conservation practice and sound science to achieve critical wins for Australia’s most threatened birds. Successful applications will align with our Bird Conservation Strategy to ensure Australian birds thrive. Supporting BirdLife Australia’s Bird…Read more
Creating a bird-friendly garden https://birdlife.org.au/discover-birds/birds-in-your-backyard/bird-friendly-garden/ …nesting resources that urban birds require. So when you are deliberating over which plants to add your garden, it’s useful to consider the following. Take stock of what plants you already have Before you start planning, take into account the plants you already have and which birds are using them….Read more
Vic 2025 duck hunt triggers concerns for declining waterbirds https://birdlife.org.au/news/victorian-2025-duck-hunt-concern-for-declining-waterbirds/ Vic duck hunt triggers concerns for declining waterbirds As the Victorian duck hunting season begins, BirdLife Australia is concerned about the long-term health of Australia’s waterbirds. 2025 Victorian Duck Hunt Triggers Concerns for Declining Waterbirds VICTORIA: As the Victorian duck hunting season begins, BirdLife Australia is concerned about the long-term…Read more
Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature https://birdlife.org.au/news/nature-law-reform-fails-to-deliver-for-birds-and-nature/ Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature Birdlife Australia is warning the Albanese Government that without crucial amendments, the Nature Law reforms introduced…Read more
10 birds you might see during the Aussie Bird Count https://birdlife.org.au/news/10-birds-you-might-see-during-the-aussie-bird-count/ 10 birds you might see during the Aussie Bird Count 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. The Aussie Bird Count is just one week away, so it’s time…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews November 2024 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-november-2024-enews/ …Influenza in Australia BirdLife Australia is working with Australian authorities to support monitoring of Avian Influenza (bird flu) in Australia. The H5N1 strain is highly pathogenic and has spread to all continents apart from Australia. Experts predict it could arrive here with the spring migration of shorebirds and seabirds from…Read more
Meet Sam Cotton https://birdlife.org.au/news/meet-sam-cotton/ …protect our birds. Why birds? Birds give me so much joy on a regular basis, so I want to support them any way I can. How many years have you been involved with the Aussie Bird Count? This will be my second year and I hope to be involved for…Read more