Orange-bellied Parrot recovery https://birdlife.org.au/news/orange-bellied-parrot-recovery/ Orange-bellied Parrots on a journey back from the brink Once on the brink with just 17 birds, the Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrot is slowly recovering thanks to captive breeding and community action. A decade ago, the total population of the Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrot had fallen to just 17 birds,…Read more
Another threatened shorebird killed by a vehicle on a beach https://birdlife.org.au/news/another-threatened-shorebird-killed-by-a-vehicle-on-a-beach/ …implementation of simple, targeted restrictions so that no more birds are run down by cars on South Australian beaches.” Quotes attributable to Steven Langley, President, Birds SA: “Juvenile hooded plovers are precious because they are so rare. Across the whole 160 km of coastline from Adelaide to Cape Jervis and…Read more
Rocket launch facility will destroy threatened bird habitat https://birdlife.org.au/news/rocket-launch-facility-will-destroy-threatened-bird-habitat/ …of two of Australia’s most threatened birds — the Mallee Whipbird and Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wren. Both BirdLife Australia and Birds SA say that the importance of protecting the habitats of these rare birds cannot be overemphasised. If given approval by the Minister and built as planned, the facility would…Read more
BirdLife Australia in the Media: Sep-Oct 2025 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-australia-in-the-media-sep-oct-2025/ …special presence birds have in our lives and reminds us that Bird of the Year is both a “joyous celebration of the birds that save us” and a “rallying cry for us to work harder to save them”. Orange-bellied Parrots have swelled back from imminent extinction – but now they…Read more
Catching more than fish https://birdlife.org.au/news/catching-more-than-fish/ …fishing. However, it can spell disaster for unintended victims. Coastal birds often become entangled in discarded fishing line, which can cause serious injury or even the death of the bird. Ninety per cent of the injuries sustained by our seabirds and shorebirds are sustained by discarded fishing tackle and line,…Read more
Birds to look out for this month https://birdlife.org.au/news/birds-to-look-out-for-this-month/ Birds to look out for this month December Birds to look out for in December What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to keep a lookout for… Fork-tailed Swifts in south-western Australia Brown Songlarks displaying in southern Australia White-throated Needletails in south-eastern Australia Hooded Plovers with…Read more
Thanks for taking a local action, to help us save Australia’s birds! https://birdlife.org.au/campaign/thanks-for-taking-local-action/ …Australia’s birds! Thanks for taking a local action, to help us save Australia’s birds! By taking meaningful actions in local communities across the country, we can show the Government the depth of Australia’s support for strong nature laws that actually work for nature. Other ways to support our Aussie birds…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews October 2022 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-october-2022/ …were rewarded with many wonderful sightings of birds during our September walk to Crusoe Reservoir, Bendigo, the highlight being three Painted Button-quail who obligingly went about their foraging right in front of our noses! For many of us this was our first close observation of this elusive species, originally designated…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews March 2023 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-march-2023/ …access. Habitat is reservoir and farmland edge with some pockets of mixed bushland. This area is mainly only frequented by a few people for fishing so can have at times some interesting sightings, including several raptors, bush and water birds. Birds seen at the location include White-bellied Sea-eagles, Wedge-tailed Eagles,…Read more
How to participate in a Glossy Count https://birdlife.org.au/events/the-great-glossy-count/how-to-participate/ …Birdata app installed. Printed data collection sheets and pens/pencils if you want a back-up for your device. (Click here to download and print datasheets) Camera (most mobile phone cameras are adequate). Binoculars are very useful for identifying birds and are highly recommended if you have them, but not essential. …Read more
World Wetlands Day 2025 https://birdlife.org.au/news/world-wetlands-day-2025/ …doing BirdLife Australia’s Coastal and Wetlands Birds team is helping monitor, restore and protect these critical habitats across Australia and the birds that rely on them. We work with land managers, volunteers, governments, Traditional Owners, researchers and conservation and community groups across Australia to conserve, manage and restore wetlands and…Read more
Flyways Film https://birdlife.org.au/flyways/ Flyways Film: The Story of Migratory Shorebirds Flyways tells the story of the world’s most incredible migratory shorebirds and documents the threats they face. The story of Australia’s migratory shorebirds is truly inspiring. Yet, their breeding and feeding sites are under threat. Read on to find out what you can…Read more
