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…heard in flight are a loud, distinctive ‘pip-pip-pip’, commonly heard when birds burst from the canopy. Soft chattering can also be heard during flight or when feeding. Bird call recorded by: Ramit Singal Location and distribution Swift Parrots are migratory birds, endemic to south-eastern Australia. They breed in Tasmania in…Read more

…head and underparts, the underparts are sparsely streaked, and they have much shorter tails than the adults. Powerful Owls are the largest of the Australian nocturnal birds (night birds). Songs and Calls Common adult deep, double hoot: ‘woo-hoo’. Bird call recorded by: Fred Van Gessel Location The Powerful Owl is…Read more

Powerful owl sitting on tree branch looking and facing forward, bright yellow eyes, with a stripey white and brown chest

…people. Flocks of ‘pigeons’ have been a regular sight in Australia since the first birds were released in the 1870s. Since then, the population is regularly added to by ‘homing pigeons’ becoming lost and joining wild birds. The natural plumage of Rock Doves consists of largely blue-grey feathering, with an…Read more

Two feral pigeons sitting on a balcony, the right bird is a browny colour, and is leaning over to groom/kiss the left bird, which is more of a grey colour.

…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

…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

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

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

Pretty in Pink: How Birds Make Pink These Australian birds were pretty in pink long before Barbie, but how do they do it? These Australian birds were pretty in pink long before Barbie, but how do they do it? Birds have some of the brightest and most varied plumage in…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

…Bellarine Peninsula 8 Orange-bellied Parrots counted in total, including: 6 wild-born birds (3 unbanded) 2 captive-bred birds 4 adult males 2 adult females 2 juveniles (first-year birds) Western Treatment Plant 10 Orange-bellied Parrots counted in total: 9 wild-born birds 1 captive-bred bird 4 adult males 1 adult female 5 juveniles…Read more

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Birds to look out for in October

BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews November 2020

Pretty in Pink: How Birds Make Pink

Is birding good for your mental health?

A record-breaking season for Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrots