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2024 World Seabird Day Today we are celebrating World Seabird Day. Seabirds are one of the world’s most threatened groups of birds, with over half of all species experiencing populati 2024 World Seabird Day Today we are celebrating World Seabird Day, a date that marks the last known sighting of…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

…of threatened and near-threatened species trends. In the same way as a stock market index reports on the health of our economy, the TSX reports on how our imperilled species are faring. The index contains trends for threatened and near-threatened birds, mammals, and plants. The new index for birds was…Read more

…walks if that happens. Hattah-Kulkyne NP is approx. a four-hour drive from Castlemaine. The camping facilities are excellent and the park has a diverse range of birds and other flora and fauna. Possible birding highlights are Apostlebirds, Regent Parrot, Mallee Emu-wren, Striated Grass-wren, Chestnut Quail-thrush and if we are very…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

…with Manna Gums, grassy woodland and scattered wattles. Birds recently seen include Wedge-tailed Eagle, Brown Goshawk, Buff-rumped and Yellow Thornbills, Varied Sitella, Sacred Kingfisher and Scarlet Robin. We are delighted to have as our walk leader Tanya Loos, a passionate birdo with wonderful knowledge of birds, particularly those of our…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

…of the range of ideas from BirdLife Australia to help you enjoy birds in our backyards and around the home, during this period of COVID-19 related restrictions and the colder weather. Check it out here. Monitoring Night Birds Volunteers from Connecting Country were part of an exciting citizen science project…Read more

…dead and dying migratory Short-tailed Shearwaters washing ashore along Australia’s eastern seabird. Sean Dooley explains why. Birds in the media: ‘Avian architecture’: Why birds’ nests are truly grand designs (The Age) High-flying life of Australia’s birds revealed in new detail – thanks to weather radars (The Guardian) Wildlife expert says…Read more

…make friends, not enemies, with your neighbourhood magpies this swooping season. Magpies are one of Australia’s most common and widespread birds. Photo by Darren Weinert Birds in the media: The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth (ABC iview) They come from above: here’s why magpies, magpie-larks and lapwings swoop…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