Donate to protect native birds this summer https://birdlife.org.au/campaign/donate-this-summer/ Donate to protect native birds this summer Donate to help protect the Critically Endangered Western Ground Parrot and the Endangered Gang-gang Cockatoo from a potentially catastrophic summer. Your donation makes a difference. The Critically Endangered Western Ground Parrot and the Endangered Gang-gang Cockatoo are already struggling. Now they face another…Read more
Robbins Island decision in limbo once again https://birdlife.org.au/news/robbins-island-decision-with-minister-plibersek/ …Australia, recognising the fundamental threat of climate change to Australia’s birds, supports the renewable energy transition. However, we regard it as vitally important that sensible, evidence-based decisions are made about where these projects are built. The evidence at this site shows too many threatened birds, including the Orange-bellied Parrot, will…Read more
Aussie Bird Count registrations now open! https://birdlife.org.au/news/aussie-bird-count-registrations-now-open/ …Week from 14‒20 October, the Aussie Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. Every year, tens of thousands of Australians of all ages and experiences join us in observing and counting the birds we live with. In 2023, over 60,500 participants counted a staggering 3,608,545 birds ‒…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews July 2023 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-july/ …and Nature Journaling. As always don’t forget to check out Bird of the Month and test your bird knowledge with the quiz! June Walk Wrap-up An intrepid group of 17 braved the wet weather and saw some wonderful birds, including Eastern Yellow Robin, Golden Whistler and Striated Thornbill, in addition…Read more
Constitution https://birdlife.org.au/about/board-and-committee/constitution/ …the protection and appreciation of Australian birds to undertake scientific study and research of Australian birds and their habitats, to facilitate their conservation to foster ethical bird observing as a social and individual activity directed to benefit Australian birds The Constitution can only be amended by a vote of members….Read more
Places to see birds https://birdlife.org.au/discover-birds/places-to-see-birds/ page title meta description test test…Read more
What Bird is That? Pigeons vs Doves https://birdlife.org.au/news/what-bird-is-that-pigeons-vs-doves/ …Bird Count, our very own National Public Affairs Manager Sean Dooley is talking us through how to tell the difference between commonly confused backyard birds. In this video, we’re learning about the difference between doves and pigeons – some of Australia’s most commonly confused and mis-counted backyard birds. Our National…Read more
Donate https://birdlife.org.au/donate/ Australia is in an extinction crisis Your donation will help save threatened Australian birds Our birds are under threat and their breeding and feeding habitats are being destroyed. Every dollar can make a difference…Read more
Actions to Save Wildlife More Urgent Than Ever https://birdlife.org.au/news/extinction-crisis/ …grip of an extinction crisis. We desperately need to change the way we manage our natural systems to better protect our beloved native birds, other wildlife, and the natural environment. You can help us save native Aussie birds. Sign our petition calling on the Government to pass strong nature laws….Read more
BirdLife Australia’s new website https://birdlife.org.au/news/welcome-to/ …the filters to sort through and find birds. Birds in Backyards can be accessed here in the meantime, which has a comprehensive list of bird profiles. There’s something missing on the website. What do I do? We are adding new content onto the website all the time, likely even while…Read more
5 Tweaks for your winter garden https://birdlife.org.au/news/5-tweaks-for-your-winter-garden/ …year, and they’re drawing in a host of great birds. I still pinch myself when the Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos hang out in my Coastal Banksias. Sit back, spot who’s visiting, and take note of what plants are doing the work. Don’t forget to do a Birds in Backyards survey as well….Read more
Bird of the Month — Brahminy Kite https://birdlife.org.au/news/bird-of-the-month-brahminy-kite/ …a task, so Brahminy Kites may steal food from other birds, including other raptors, such as Ospreys and Whistling Kites, as well as from Australian White Ibis, but also from much smaller birds, including gulls and terns. When robbing large birds, sometimes two kites cooperate in an effort to encourage…Read more