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…spend 20 minutes reconnecting with nature and counting their local birds. During the past 10 years, annual data collected during the Aussie Bird Count has provided BirdLife Australia with valuable insights into the state of our native birds across the country. “Participation in this year’s Count will enable bird experts…Read more

…roosting nest. • I’m a highly social bird, and will form co-operative breeding groups comprising two to four breeding pairs with two to eight non-breeding helpers. Only the breeding female incubates the eggs, though other birds in the group feed her and the young birds. • I’m a mostly dark…Read more

Volunteer stories: John Saw John Saw, a Birds on Farms volunteer, has been surveying and watching birds for years, recently reaching 600 different species. John Saw saw the birds on farms John Saw, a Birds on Farms volunteer, has been surveying and watching birds for years – recently reaching 600…Read more

…plans to protect the natural world and halt its destruction will be decided. Read on for the outcomes our team hopes to see and how BirdLife Australia is responding. Key points: Birds are our early warning system for threats to nature. The State of the World’s Birds report shows that…Read more

Breaking: A safe Toondah Harbour in reach Minister Plibersek has proposed to reject a controversial $1.3 billion real-estate project at Queensland’s Toondah Harbour. A safe Toondah Harbour in reach: Community and birds welcome Minister’s Toondah announcement Brisbane, Queensland: Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s proposed decision to reject a real estate proposal…Read more

…February walk and our annual Breakfast with the Birds, February nature journaling at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, and a visit from BirdLife Australia’s CEO. As always, don’t forget to test your bird knowledge with the Quiz! February Bird Walk and Breakfast with the Birds – Saturday 7 February – Malmsbury Reservoir…Read more

…Cave Gully. We were lucky enough to see both Black-faced and White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes, Jacky Winter and a pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles, in addition to the birds listed on the survey which can be found here. Thank you to Bill Sampson for leading an excellent walk and showing us some beautiful…Read more

…sightings include various Thornbills and Honeyeaters, Pardalotes, Pied Currawong, Musk Lorikeet, Silvereye, Grey Fantail, etc. We may also come across some waterbirds in the creek. Our walk leader will be Bob Dawson. Where: The Trail starts at Happy Valley Rd. From the Hargraves and Forest Sts. roundabout, Happy Valley Rd…Read more

…There were 85 species of birds identified in our Castlemaine Region during the 4 days of last year’s Bioblitz. Read about previous years’ results and how to take part here, with more details to be added soon. Photo of Galah by Chris Timewell Know Your Birds Quiz Test your bird…Read more

…groomed to remove the features so vital to the birds successful nesting. Volunteers are needed to help monitor and support shorebirds, including the newly hatched chicks. If you have some spare time to support the shorebirds, please contact with us at conservation.snsw@birdlife.org.au – no experience is necessary. Pied Oystercatcher parent…Read more