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…short strong bill, brown wings and black tail. It is normally seen in groups of six to ten birds, and is usually seen on the ground. It belongs to the group of birds known as ‘mud-nesters’, the Family Corcoracidae, noted for their communal life style and their bowl nests constructed…Read more

…which feed on seeds, mostly from the ground. Seeds of grasses and cultivated crops are eaten, making these birds agricultural pests in some areas. Birds may travel large distances in search of favourable feeding grounds. Breeding Galahs form permanent pair bonds, although a bird will take a new partner if…Read more

…thousands of birds at favoured roosting sites can be deafening, and heard from hundreds of metres away. They can be physically aggressive during breeding season and will take over nesting hollows from other birds, including native parrots. Feeding Common Mynas are accomplished scavengers, feeding on almost anything, including insects, fruits…Read more

…leaf litter. Feeding Bush Stone-curlews have a wide-ranging diet, but prefer to feed on insects, molluscs, small lizards, seeds and occasionally small mammals. During the breeding season, nesting birds will search for food in the vicinity of the nest site, while at other times, birds may travel large distances….Read more

bush-stone curlew standing on one leg, other leg in the air, parallel to its lower chest. It is standing on the grass, with pink flowers decorating the ground. Bird looking and facing right

…young birds. Behaviour Superb Fairy-wrens have been labelled as ‘the least faithful birds in the world’. Females may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76% of young are sired by males from outside the social group. Feeding Superb Fairy-wrens feed on insects and other…Read more

A male Superb Fairy-wren perched on a branch, looking right

…passionate about birds and their habitats, especially globally recognised Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), we combine the best of conservation practice and sound science to achieve critical wins for Australia’s most threatened birds. Successful applications will align with our Bird Conservation Strategy to ensure Australian birds thrive. Supporting BirdLife Australia’s Bird…Read more

Birds to look out for in September Find out more about birds to see around Australia in September, including Sacred Kingfishers, Rufous Fantails and migratory shorebirds. Birds to look out for in September What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… Large flocks…Read more

Birds to look out for in October Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month Birds to look out for in October What birds might you see this month? Here are a few to look out for… Dollarbirds return to northern and eastern Australia in…Read more

…Rainbow Lorikeets as the most frequently reported bird in 2019, and some unusual sightings included Crimson Chats, Trillers and Pied Honeyeaters well south of their normal ranges. This year’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count was the biggest ever – with nearly 5,000,000 birds counted! Know Your Birds Quiz Test your bird…Read more

…wellbeing after listening to birdsong, especially if they listened to a range of birds. They reported decreased mental wellbeing after listening to traffic noise. There is also research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology that found that listening to birdsong contributed to participants’ attention restoration and stress recovery. I…Read more

Save Birds from Extinction: Download your Digital Wallpaper Download a digital wallpaper to remind you how your support is improving the lives of countless native birds Australia-wide. Thank you for your ongoing support of BirdLife Australia. Supporters like you enable us to continue taking action to stop our precious native…Read more

5 good news stories you might have missed Brighten up your week with 5 good news stories from the world of Australian birds and bird conservation. The good news stories you might have missed Brighten up your week with 5 good news stories from the world of Australian birds and…Read more

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Birds to look out for in September

Birds to look out for in October

BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews November 2020

Is birding good for your mental health?

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