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
12 Birds Of Christmas $26.95 https://birdlife.org.au/product/12-birds-of-christmas-book/ Written by Jodie McLeod Illustrated by Eloise Short From the award-winning author and illustrator of The Black Cockatoo With One Feather Blue comes this original rhyming read-aloud about giving, community and sharing the Christmas spirit. Guess, count and spot 12 of Australia’s most Christmassy birds and flowers in this joyful…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
Press Release – WA Government rejects expert advice to list Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo as Critically Endangered https://birdlife.org.au/news/press-release-wa-government-rejects-expert-advice-to-list-baudins-black-cockatoo-as-critically-endangered/ …a 90% population decline over three generations. Yet the WA Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) rejected the nomination, citing insufficient data across the species’ entire range. The decision took over 18 months, despite the committee acknowledging its concern for the species’ status and threats. “The birds will vanish while the…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
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
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews August 2021 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-august-2021/ …catering. Bob’s email is bobadawson@hotmail.com. Please also note that the camp can only go ahead subject to any COVID-19 restrictions which may be in place at that time. Know Your Birds Quiz Test your bird knowledge in this month’s quiz with the four questions below, then check the answers at…Read more
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews June 2022 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-june-2022/ …on the birds of the Caribbean, having written the book Birds of the West Indies, first published in 1936. Author of the James Bond 007 novels Ian Fleming was familiar with Bond’s work and decided to “borrow” the name James Bond while writing the novel Casino Royale. Fleming wanted a…Read more