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It's time to have a #CuppawiththeBirds

Submitted by Holly on 09 Apr 2020.

While spending most of our time at home can be frustrating, it also gives us a great opportunity to be #BirdingAtHome.

Over the next few weeks, we invite you to take just 10 mins for yourself whenever you can. Get away from the TV and the news, make a cuppa and do a 10 min bird count at home. Share your list of birds using the tag #CuppawiththeBirds.

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Keep your kids chirpy at home with these activities!

Submitted by Holly on 26 Mar 2020.

Hello parents, carers and kids! Are you looking for at-home activities to keep everyone chirpy? Here at BirdLife we have lots of resources that are fun AND you can learn about amazing birds and places

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Celebrate 20 years of Birds in Backyards with us

Submitted by Monica on 12 Feb 2018.

Begun in 1998, Birds in Backyards is celebrating its 20th year as a national citizen science program. Now that’s something to get excited about! Learn, participate, and create with us this year.

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Get rat poison out of birds’ food chain

Submitted by Holly on 20 May 2020.

Owls, kites and other birds of prey are dying from eating rats and mice that have ingested Second Generation rodent poisons. These household products – including Talon, Fast Action RatSak and The Big Cheese Fast Action brand rat and mice bait – have been banned from general public sale in the US, Canada and EU, but are available from supermarkets throughout Australia.  

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So how do you work out #WhatBirdisThat?

Submitted by Holly on 11 May 2020.

Identifying birds is a skill, but one that anyone can practice (and believe me, you never stop practicing). Here are some things to look for if you see a mystery bird in your yard: 

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Summer Survey Results 2019/20

Submitted by kataburrow on 28 Feb 2020.

Nearly 800 surveys were conducted at more than 250 locations across Australia during the summer period, demonstrating Birds in Backyards surveyors aren’t to be deterred by seasonal festivities nor challenging weather conditions! A total of 36,797 individual birds were counted, representing 290 species - what a fantastic commitment from all surveyors!

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Autumn Birds in Backyards Survey!

Submitted by kataburrow on 28 Feb 2020.

With COVID-19 meaning we are all spending almost, if not, all of our time at home, it is the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with your birdy neighbours. Birds in Backyards surveys can be submitted at any time, and as often as you like. Your data tells us how our urban birds are doing and how our gardens, and our own behaviour in those gardens can impact on the birds visiting. 

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Gardening with Em: After the Fire

Submitted by kataburrow on 28 Feb 2020.

Australia has been through a lot over the past few months and most of us have felt helpless and distraught by it all. I have put together a few simple ways to help and, if each one of us makes one small change, in the grand scheme of things, it would be a big national movement.

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Powerful Owl Brisbane Update

Submitted by kataburrow on 28 Feb 2020.

We at the Powerful Owl project in southeast Queensland are looking forward to the 2020 season!

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Melbourne Birds in Schools End of Year Round Up

Submitted by kataburrow on 28 Feb 2020.
Congratulations to the wonderful schools, volunteers, and supporters that participated in the first Birds in Schools (BIS) program in Melbourne last year!
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