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…virus. The H5N1 strain or H5 bird flu is a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that affects birds and mammals associated with water—ducks, gulls and seabirds such as albatrosses, as well as sea lions and elephant seals. The virus causes severe neurological and respiratory symptoms and has resulted in the…Read more

Birds to look out for in May Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month Birds to look out for in May What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… The last of the Metallic Starlings leaving north-eastern…Read more

Birds to look out for in July Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month Birds to look out for in July What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… In south-eastern Australia, Flame Robins move from higher…Read more

Birds to look out for in August Find out more about birds to see around Australia in August, including Double-banded Plovers, Tree Martins, Gang-gang Cockatoos and Shining Bronze-cuckoos. Birds to look out for in August Wondering what birds you might see this month? Here are a few species to keep…Read more

…of extinction. Today, fewer than 300 birds remain in the wild – and these woodlands are one of their few breeding strongholds. The ecologically and culturally significant Tomalpin Woodlands are owned by Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, and together, we’re giving one of our rarest birds a second chance. In…Read more

…ways to enjoy birds during lockdown – let us know! We’d also love to hear about how and why you became interested in birdwatching, and about your favourite birds. If you have children who have drawn birds, you can send us those drawings too and we’ll publish as many as…Read more

Poor budget for birds facing extinction BirdLife Australia says yesterday’s Federal Budget demonstrates the Australian Government continues to ignore the nation’s catastrophic biodiversity crisis Federal Budget 2024: Poor budget for birds facing extinction BirdLife Australia says the Federal Budget handed down yesterday demonstrates that the Australian Government continues to ignore…Read more

Birds to look out for in April Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month Birds to look out for in April What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… Migratory shorebirds leaving Australian mudflats to fly to…Read more

Return of the waterbirds Inland wetlands gradually vacated as La Niña wanes Return of the waterbirds Inland wetlands gradually vacated as La Niña wanes After three years dominated by La Niña conditions, characterised by higher-than-usual rainfall in many parts of the continent, much of Australia has been transformed. Across inland…Read more