Meet the Gang-gang: the bush’s most charming cockatoo https://birdlife.org.au/news/meet-the-gang-gang-the-bushs-most-charming-cockatoo/ …from 20-minute two-hectare surveys across the same period was only 15 per cent. Despite this discrepancy, the Black Summer megafires have pushed any hesitancy about the species conservation status aside. Like other wet forest species such as Superb Lyrebirds and Pilotbirds, the extent of the bushfires correlates closely with the…Read more
Avian Influenza update https://birdlife.org.au/news/avian-influenza-update-june-2024/ …data collected by BirdLife including Birdata and others on the movements and timing of migratory birds and congregations of waterbirds. What can you do? Refer to the DAFF and WHA websites for fact sheets, guidance and up to date information. Familiarise yourself with the visible symptoms. Infected live wild 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
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
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
50 Shades of Brown https://birdlife.org.au/news/50-shades-of-brown/ …bush, always out of view, while the brown birds strut around shamelessly at your feet. To compound the degree of difficulty, most adult males moult back into plain brown plumage outside of the breeding season. With other groups of birds, the call can be instructive in helping to separate out…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews June 2023 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-june-2023/ …White-throated Treecreeper and White-winged Choughs foraging on the ground. The full list of birds can be found here. Many thanks to Cheryl Taylor and Ron Wescott for leading the walk in this lovely area. The full list of birds can be found here. Photo of White-throated Treecreeper, by Mike Robinson…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
Thank you for acting for birds https://birdlife.org.au/campaign/thank-you-strong-nature-laws/ Thanks for signing our petition for strong nature laws! Thanks for signing our petition for strong nature laws! By adding your voice, you are helping show the Federal Government that Australians want to see our beloved birds and nature protected. Other ways to support our Aussie birds…Read more