How to do a bird count or survey https://birdlife.org.au/news/lets-get-counting/ …brush up on survey techniques and introduce newcomers to the joy of counting birds. And after the Count? That’s where Birdata comes in. Bird surveys are the foundation of bird conservation—without the data they provide, we would struggle to determine (and justify) which birds need our help, and what the…Read more
Indigenous Grant for Bird Research and Conservation https://birdlife.org.au/awards/indigenous-grant-for-bird-research-and-conservation/ …exists?(Required) What threatened birds or culturally important birds are you working on?(Required) If you are not working on birds, list the other biodiversity projects you work on. Threatened species list https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicthreatenedlist.pl The grant can deliver up to two workshops over two years. These can be 1-3 day workshops. Tell us…Read more
Red-whiskered Bulbul Scientific Name: Pycnonotus jocosus https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/red-whiskered-bulbul/ …long white-tipped tail. The red whisker mark, from which it gets its name, is located below the eye but is not always easy to see. Both male and female birds are similar in plumage, while young birds are duller with a greyish-black crown. Songs and Calls The call, a characteristic…Read more
Satin Bowerbird Scientific Name: Ptilonorhynchus violaceus https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/satin-bowerbird/ …same plumage and colouring as the females. Behaviour The mature male Satin Bowerbirds are mostly solitary, but the ‘green’ birds are often seen in groups or quite large flocks. In winter (outside of the breeding season), birds move to more open country and occasionally enter orchards. At this time, mature…Read more
Western Ground Parrot Scientific Name: Pezoporus wallicus flaviventris https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/western-ground-parrot/ …breeding biology of the Western Ground Parrot. Birds breed from August to November, creating nests hidden in low vegetation. Females can lay three or more eggs in one clutch. Several birds are currently cared for in a captive breeding program at Perth Zoo, aiming to increase the number of birds….Read more
Protecting birds on the beach https://birdlife.org.au/discover-birds/birds-in-your-backyard/protecting-birds-on-the-beach/ …for our beach-nesting birds (spring and summer months). Our actions can endanger these birds, but small changes can have big impacts. 1. Be mindful of the birds and keep your distance Beach nesting birds can be highly cryptic, with camouflaged eggs and chicks. Often, the general public doesn’t even realise…Read more
Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata https://birdlife.org.au/news/beach-washed-birds-now-on-birdata/ Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata – record any seabirds that you find washed up on the beach Beach-washed Birds now on Birdata Monitoring seabirds washed up along Australia’s coastline BirdLife Australia has just launched a new module on Birdata so you can record any seabirds…Read more
Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines https://birdlife.org.au/how-to/ethical-birdwatching-guidelines/ …do it safely and appropriately for the birds BirdLife Australia’s work focuses on ensuring the natural environment provides sufficient food for birds to make artificial feeding unnecessary. However, we acknowledge that feeding birds is a major way that many people engage with them, and can even be necessary in extreme…Read more
Parrots in Peril: A Decade of Conservation Challenges https://birdlife.org.au/news/parrots-in-peril-a-decade-of-conservation-challenges/ …Outlet Creek for nesting and vegetation corridors that connect these sites to mallee habitats for feeding—appears to continue to decline in South Australia, much larger numbers have been recorded elsewhere, particularly in Victoria. This may simply be birds that were missed in previous surveys, but it appears that the birds…Read more
Great Cocky Count FAQ https://birdlife.org.au/events/great-cocky-count/great-cocky-count-faq/ …in the landscape where birds congregate to rest. For the GCC we only count at night roosts, which is where birds rest and sleep overnight. Therefore, when it comes to people reporting new roost sites to us, it is important to verify that the birds to remain at the site…Read more
Get Involved: Better with Birds and BirdLife Australia https://birdlife.org.au/get-involved-with-better-with-birds/ …are now confirmed to be even better with birds! Bond with Birds: Better with Birds and BirdLife Australia Nature plays a crucial role in supporting our well-being, with research now recognising it as a fundamental psychological need. These benefits are now confirmed to be even better with birds! Birds are…Read more
Community Grants https://birdlife.org.au/awards/community-conservation-grants/ …requires the community to demonstrate its love for birds and nature, being empowered to come together to work to protect habitats, champion birds and create the conditions for change. Stream 1 provides funding for projects that encourage community engagement and volunteering to appreciate, conserve and speak up for birds. Stream…Read more