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
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
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
2023 BirdLife Australia Indigenous Grant for Bird Research and Conservation https://birdlife.org.au/news/2023-birdlife-australia-indigenous-grant-for-bird-research-and-conservation/ …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
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
Bird of the Year 2025: Regent Honeyeater https://birdlife.org.au/news/bird-of-the-year-2025-regent-honeyeater/ …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
Vale Margaret Cameron AM, 1937–2023 https://birdlife.org.au/news/vale-margaret-cameron-am-19372023/ …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
BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews April 2021 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-april-2021/ …the quiz, and more. March Bird Walk Summary – Glamorgan Reef, Yandoit On a crisp, bright autumn morning, 29 birdwatchers, led by expert birder, Damian Kelly, enjoyed a walk in the picturesque area known as Glamorgan Reef. Not too many birds sighted or heard but nevertheless a respectable list was…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 March 2022 https://birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-castlemaine-district-enews-march-2022/ …journaling. And of course you can also test your bird knowledge with the quiz, and meet Bird of the Month! February Bird Walk Summary – Holcombe Scenic Reserve, Glenlyon Our annual “Breakfast with the Birds” was held at the Holcombe Scenic Reserve, Glenlyon on Saturday 5 February. Twenty two birders…Read more
Pride in birding: Castlemaine Rainbow Birdwalk https://birdlife.org.au/news/pride-in-birding-castlemaine-rainbow-birdwalk/ Pride in birding: Castlemaine Rainbow Birdwalk In Central Victoria, an inclusive bird walk is helping the local queer community connect with birds, nature and each other. Castlemaine Rainbow Birdwalk On a cold autumn morning, a crowd gathered on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine for the inaugural Rainbow Birdwalk. The…Read more
Celebration as controversial Ravensthorpe Lithium Project rejected https://birdlife.org.au/news/celebration-as-controversial-ravensthorpe-lithium-project-rejected/ …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