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5 Things you may or may not know about Apostlebirds Apostlebird 5 Things you may or may not know about Apostlebirds Breeding pairs of Apostlebirds are assisted by a band of helpers at the nest, which incubate the eggs, feed the young (both in the nest and after fledging) and…Read more

…particularly for water birds including various species of ducks, herons, egrets, crakes and waders, but also many bush birds. We will be guided by the Coliban Water staff along with our walk leaders, Damian Kelly and Bob Dawson. Note there are some restrictions to this outing, the most important one…Read more

…and adult birds can also be killed by off-road vehicles, including 4WDs and quad bikes. Predation by introduced and native predators, including foxes, cats, dogs, goannas and birds (such as gulls, ravens, magpies and birds of prey). Inundation of nest sites by king tides, storm and flood events and rising…Read more

Whalers Way – Endangered birds rocketed toward extinction BirdLife Australia believes Tanya Plibersek’s decision to approve a rocket launch facility at Whalers Way could propel Endangered birds toward extinction. Countdown to extinction of Endangered birds as rocket launch Facility given the go-ahead Whalers Way, SOUTH AUSTRALIA: A proposed rocket launch…Read more

…forget to check out Bird of the Month and test your bird knowledge with the quiz! April Walk Wrap-up Over thirty bird watchers enjoyed our April walk along the Spring Gully Track at Fryerstown. Forty species of birds were seen or heard including a pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles being harassed…Read more

…animal group in the country. Nearly half of our birds are found nowhere else on Earth. Birds like the Swift Parrot and the Regent Honeyeater – which only number in their hundreds – are on the brink of being lost forever. Our birds are declining due to habitat destruction, invasive…Read more

                    Why proposed rat poison reforms won’t protect birds BirdLife Australia experts explain why the Australian regulator’s proposed rat poison reforms still won’t protect our birds. Why proposed rat poison reforms still won’t protect our birds The federal regulator for pesticides…Read more

…waterbirds. Although many of the infected birds die, others are still able to fly, with some even capable of undertaking extensive migratory movements, infecting other birds in the places they migrate to, as well as along their migratory routes. It is a highly contagious disease. However, few waterbirds migrate to…Read more

…Castlemaine. The camping facilities are excellent and the park has a diverse range of birds and other flora and fauna. Possible birding highlights are Apostlebirds, Regent Parrot, Mallee Emu-wren, Striated Grass-wren, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Malleefowl. For more information on Hattah – Kulkyne NP click here: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/hattah—kulkyne-national-park Photo of Hattah –…Read more

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

…trip, the AGM in April, the quiz, and more. February Bird Walk Summary – Breakfast with the Birds, Warburtons Bridge An enjoyable “Breakfast with the Birds” was held at Warburtons Bridge on Saturday 6 February. The camping ground was very busy but we managed to secure enough space to enjoy…Read more