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…more information about the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, click here. Know Your Birds Quiz We’re really excited to bring you the second BirdLife Castlemaine District Know Your Birds Quiz! Test your bird knowledge with the four questions below, then check the answers at the end of this eNews. Big thanks…Read more

…images of the birds’ eyes, what species do you think these four birds are? Bonus Question 4 (Obscure) One of Victoria’s faunal emblems is the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater. The Helmeted Honeyeater is actually a sub-race of what honeyeater species found commonly in the Castlemaine district? Bird of the Month…Read more

…and, of course, host of the popular Death by Birding podcast. On it, Cesar chats with birders and non-birders to explore the esoteric world of birds, offering a hilarious yet informative journey through the birdwatching movement. Cesar lives in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland’s Mount Glorious, surrounded by Paradise Riflebirds,…Read more

…birds, especially where there are people – so it’s important that we can co-exist peacefully with them in our cities, suburbs and towns. Find out more ways to help the birds in your backyards (including magpies). Magpies are one of Australia’s most common and widespread birds. Photo by Darren Weinert…Read more

…the Powerful Owl Adult and juvenile Powerful Owl by Andrew Silcocks 1. They’re Australia’s largest owl species Powerful by name, powerful by nature – the Powerful Owl is the largest of Australia’s 11 resident owl species. Adult birds can reach 60cm in length, weigh up to 1.45kg and have a…Read more

…Wurrung people, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise and are grateful for the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia’s birds. Important Information Regarding Weather Please note that walks will be cancelled if severe weather warnings are in…Read more

…waterbirds, various Honeyeaters, Pardalotes and Thornbills. Our walk leaders are Rosemary and Peter Turner. Thanks again to all the people that have assisted with and taken part in our walks this year, especially the walk leaders. Without you we would not continue to have such successful and enjoyable walks. To…Read more

…the future of these birds.” “We thank the Minister and the Commonwealth Government for awarding this funding, and we’re looking forward to working with dedicated Recovery Team partners on much-needed actions for these threatened birds.” BirdLife Australia Media Enquiries: Please contact James Johnson on 0423 659 324 or at media@birdlife.org.au…Read more

…frogmouth) aren’t eligible for this year’s Special Theme, so please enter any photos of these species in other relevant categories. You can also enter the following competition categories: Backyard Birds Bird Behaviour Bird Portrait Birds in Flight Birds in the Landscape Youth Human Impact Portfolio Prize Find out more information…Read more

…about 2.2KM with one steep section. For those that do not wish to do the main walk, there is plenty to see around the dams and also some shorter flat tracks to explore. The Glamorgan Reef Bushland Reserve consists of dry open forest, with dams to attract the birds. Birds…Read more