346 results for 'birds/P0'

…fight to save such precious habitat. With so many threatened birds breeding at Cocanarup, Australia’s nature laws should have stopped a proposal like this immediately. This is why we need strong nature laws that actually protect the birds and places we love. “Our endemic Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos, are an iconic part…Read more

…And, of course, a great selection of bird books as well as our beautiful bird badges (including our latest editions, the Galah, Rainbow Bee-eater and Southern Boobook). Books we sell include Field Guides of Western Australian Birds – plus all Australian Birds – Birds of Prey, Birds of Perth Hills,…Read more

…let a property developer destroy the habitat of our critically endangered birds? (Crikey) Soon, Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek will decide the fate of Queensland’s Toondah Harbour and reject or approve Walker Corporation’s proposal to develop these internationally significant wetlands. Ahead of her imminent decision, former Commonwealth Environmental Water…Read more

…the Aussie battler story. With fewer than 350 birds remaining, we need to get behind the ‘jewel of the woodlands’ so we don’t lose this archetypal Aussie bird. Photo by: David Ongley What makes the Regent Honeyeater stand out? Regent Honeyeaters are striking birds, characterised by their famous black and…Read more

…scientists shows that the Swift Parrot population is in a perilous decline and unfortunately, these birds are listed as critically endangered. The most recent published population estimate of Swift Parrots (in the Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020) was 750 individuals, but recent research suggests the population could be as…Read more

…the coast of Esperance. Birds that have been collected on the beaches will be necropsied during the workshop, and measures of bird health/condition, as well as the amount, type and colour of plastics ingested by the birds will be recorded. They will also learn how to safely capture, transport and…Read more

…photography. With an extensive public online photo gallery of Australian birds, BirdLife Photography promotes ethical bird photography and aims to inspire and support photographers of Australian birds. Thank you to Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation for sponsoring the 2023 Photography Awards, and to the judges of this year’s competition….Read more

…critical moment to ensure these new laws will genuinely protect birds and the places they live. Click here to learn more about the campaign for strong new nature laws and find out how you can get involved. We know the campaign for strong new nature laws is important to you…Read more

…nature especially during this fine autumn weather, and we encourage you to record your observations of birds in your backyard and take photographs of special sightings. Online workshops are in the planning stage with Connecting Country and we hope that they will be available during the year. Watch out for…Read more

…Museum of Victoria as well as various advisory groups to federal and state governments. Margaret’s knowledge of birds was legendary, and she eagerly passed on snippets of her vast knowledge to young, up-and-coming ornithologists. Indeed, she said that it’s important to make people feel interested in and enthusiastic about birds…Read more