Welcome to the Birds in Backyards Surveys page. These surveys form an important part of our research into birds in the urban environment and allow anyone with a backyard - large or small - to take part.
Koel survey
Select this survey to send us your record of when Koels arrive at a location near you.
Channel-billed Cuckoo survey
Select this survey to report your records of Channel-billed Cuckoos and their behaviour.
Superb Fairy-wren survey
Use this survey to send us details of the location and group size of Superb Fairy-wrens in your suburb.
2006 Channel-billed Cuckoo Survey Results
Monthly results of the 2006 Channel-billed Cuckoo Survey.
Past survey results
The Birds in Backyards program has run two community bird surveys, one in 2000 and one 2005. A summary of past survey results is available here.
Backyard birds survey
Choose this survey to provide us with information on the bird species that visit your garden.
Schoolground survey
Choose this survey to provide us with information on the bird species that visit your school ground.
Plant-use survey
Record the plants in your garden that are used by birds for food, shelter or other reasons.
Current survey results
Review the latest results of current surveys here.
Australian White Ibis survey
Select this survey to report incidental observations of Australian White Ibis with coloured bands on their legs.