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…We recognise and are grateful for 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…Read more

…species seen or heard including large numbers of Grey Fantails, Silvereyes and seven Mistletoe birds (one a juvenile). After returning to our starting point we were rewarded with the sighting of a Black Kite gliding nearby. Many thanks to Damian Kelly for leading the walk. Photo by Ash Vigus April…Read more

…receive our monthly eNews. A successful and enjoyable event that allowed us to showcase our birds and encourage people to become involved in our events. Know Your Birds Quiz Test your bird knowledge in this month’s quiz with the four questions below, then check the answers at the end of…Read more

…the conservation of wild birds, in collaboration with national HPAI readiness efforts.” “This news is especially welcome on the first day of Bird Week, with thousands of Aussies taking part in our annual Aussie Bird Count all week. It’s clear that the Australian community cherishes our birds, which is why…Read more

…up to 10 weeks after release. “Monitoring will involve a small radio-tracking crew, following transmitter signals and recording individual locations of birds and their behaviour to help us understand survival, breeding attempts and dispersal patterns,” Mr Roderick said. “It’s incredibly rewarding to have seen zoo-bred birds from last year’s release…Read more

…totally at odds with Government responsibilities to protect wildlife.” A recent dry period across eastern Australia has reduced the number of suitable wetlands available to waterbirds this season, resulting in fewer suitable habitat areas available as refuge for threatened birds. Adding to BirdLife Australia’s concerns this year is the potential…Read more

…Shrieking Carnaby by Nathan Watson, shortlisted in the Birds in Flight category   Rainbow Bee-eaters by Jason Moore, shortlisted in the Birds in the Landscape category   Caped Crusader by Veronica McPhail, shortlisted in the Birds in the Landscape category   David & Goliath by David Stowe, shortlisted in the…Read more

…of Eastern Rosella: Jane Rusden Volunteer Monitoring for Swift Parrots and Other Woodland Birds By Chris Timewell and Beau Meney, BirdLife Australia (woodlandbirds@birdlife.org.au) Due to a range of threats, the migratory Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) is now on the brink of extinction in the wild. Although the major challenges and…Read more

…in the bird’s left foot, while it was slowly and meticulously dismembered to extract the winged seeds hidden within, before being dropped earthwards. The rustle made by the discarded cones plunging through the foliage was the loudest sound they made, but if you listened carefully, you could hear the birds…Read more

…so requires targeted attention from land managers. Before the 2019–20 bushfires, the total population of Powerful Owls was estimated to be 8,000–10 000 birds, though we don’t really know how accurate this was, as our knowledge of Powerful Owls is lacking in many areas. BirdLife Australia’s Powerful Owl Project is…Read more

…a loop near the top of Ridge Track along a steep and possibly slippery track – so wear your good hiking shoes! Possible birds include Shining-bronze Cuckoo, Golden Whistler, Yellow-rumped and Buff-rumped Thornbills, various Honeyeaters and maybe even Blue-winged Parrot! Note there are no toilets available at the site. Where:…Read more