BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews June 2019 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-june-2019/ …tea and Birdata trainers. Birds on Farms – Volunteering Opportunity The BirdLife Australia Woodland Birds team is seeking the support of volunteer birdwatchers for its Birds on Farms program. This citizen-science monitoring program aims to learn more about how birds are using a variety of habitats on private rural properties…Read more
Urban Birds https://birdlife.org.au/programs/urban-birds/ This is a test program Urban Birds Urban sprawl has a huge impact on native birds. BirdLife Australia’s Urban Bird Program protects birds and their habitats across our rapidly changing cities. Urban sprawl has a huge impact on native birds. BirdLife Australia’s Urban Bird Program protects birds and their habitats…Read more
Birds on Farms https://birdlife.org.au/projects/birds-on-farms/ Birds on Farms Birds on Farms assists rural landholders to identify, appreciate and manage birds and their habitats on their properties. Birds on Farms assists rural landholders to identify, appreciate and manage birds and their habitats on their properties….Read more
Saving King Island’s Threatened Birds https://birdlife.org.au/projects/saving-king-islands-threatened-birds/ Saving King Island’s Threatened Birds BirdLife Australia is working with the King Island Birds Recovery Team and others to coordinate the recovery of five threatened birds endemic to King Island. BirdLife Australia is working with the King Island Birds Recovery Team and others to coordinate the recovery of five threatened…Read more
The Pelican Puzzle https://birdlife.org.au/news/the-pelican-puzzle/ …and food constraints are thought to be amongst the primary factors lowering reproductive success in colonial birds such as the Australian pelican. And fish stocks can’t last forever when they’re consumed this quickly. After the months-long feeding frenzy, the mortality rate can increase, and weak and hungry birds are left…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District June eNews 2025 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-june-enews/ …paints the most beautiful birds and plants with her watercolour pencils May Walk Wrap-up Twenty-four birders gathered at the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens on a lovely autumn morning for the May bird walk. Thirty-seven species of birds were seen or heard as the group wandered from the gardens along the Coliban…Read more
Birds on Farms Project Officer (ACT – YASS) https://birdlife.org.au/birds-on-farms-project-officer-act-yass/ Birds on Farms Project Officer ACT-YASS We are looking for a Birds on Farms Project Officer to support our ACT YASS program Bring your passion, ecological and communication skills to an exciting, high profile program engaging rural landholders with bird monitoring and habitat restoration. Your next opportunity Full time 2-year…Read more
Birds to look out for in November https://birdlife.org.au/news/birds-to-look-out-for-in-november/ Birds to look out for in November Find out more about birds to see around Australia in November, including Dollarbirds, Channel-billed Cuckoos and Tree Martins Birds to look out for in November What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… Tree Martins by…Read more
Future of tropicbirds up in the air https://birdlife.org.au/news/future-of-tropicbirds-up-in-the-air/ Future of tropicbirds up in the air Change to status of Red-tailed Tropicbird considered Future of tropicbirds up in the air Change to status of Red-tailed Tropicbird considered The spectacle of a gleaming white tropicbird contrasting against the tropical, aquamarine water and the dramatic landscape of Christmas Island is certainly…Read more
Yellow and back! https://birdlife.org.au/news/yellow-and-back/ …couple of birds found in recent days, north of Woolgoolga, feeding on flowering Swamp Mahogany, and at the same time we have had up to a dozen birds in Lake Macquarie, also feeding in Swamp Mahogany,” he said. And it’s not just that some birds had turned up there that…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews May 2025 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-may-2025/ …the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia’s birds. Important Information Regarding Cancellation of Walks Please note that walks will be cancelled if severe weather warnings are in place, persistent rain is forecast, the temperature is forecast to be 35C or above during the walk…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews March 2021 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-march-2021/ …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