Welcome to Birds in Backyards

Birds in Backyards is a research, education and conservation program of BirdLife Australia focused on the birds that live where people live. Get involved by becoming a member and taking part in our online surveys. Learn how you can create bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Find out more about Australian birds and their habitats.

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Unfortunately our Birds in Backyards forum is now closed. To do our Birds in Backyards surveys, please log in to Birdata directly as the log in function on the site is now disabled and will not direct you. We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

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Birds in Backyards Autumn Surveys

Submitted by Holly on 13 Feb 2023.
Head over to Birdata and get your Birds in Backyards Autumn Survey in from March 1 (or get started today)

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Your Autumn Survey Results

Submitted by Holly on 16 May 2023.

While we’ve seen wintry conditions across much of Australia this Autumn, that hasn’t stopped our backyard birds from being out and about, or stopped us from taking part in Birds in Backyards surveys. 

 

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Habitat around your home: The Why

Submitted by Holly on 16 May 2023.

Over the month of April we took to social media to share some of our favourite tips for creating a wildlife friendly garden. We enjoyed doing that so much we thought we’d turn that advice, and some extra content that didn’t make it into the posts, into a blog series that everyone can read.

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2022 Birds in Backyards Surveys - what did we see?

Submitted by Holly on 13 Feb 2023.

A tremendous thank you to all the people who got out there and submitted a Birds in Backyards survey in 2022. Overall we had 7108 surveys submitted during the year – that was down slightly on 2021 (8526) but given that we all could go out and do more birding in 2022, that is a great result.

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Birdata Species in Focus: Australian Magpie

Submitted by Holly on 06 Feb 2023.

One of the most widespread and common Australian birds, you will find Australian Magpies in almost every habitat in Australia. In fact you probably already share your space with a few of them or see them within 100m of your home. But what are the features they look for in a garden and what can you do to make friends with your Australian Magpie neighbours, especially ahead of swooping season?

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