Aussie Bird Week

Fly and Sigh, It's Bird Week High!

2023 Australian bird of the year winner - Swift parrot!

Swift parrot named 2023 Australian bird of the year winner!

Some fun facts :
Speedy Flyers: The swift parrot fastest parrot in the world, reaching up to 50 mph

Treehouse Dwellers: When it’s time to start a family, these parrots opt for treehouse living and choose the hollows of eucalyptus trees in old-growth forests as their nesting spots.

Nomadic Adventurers: Swift parrots are not homebodies! They’re nomadic travelers, making an impressive journey between their breeding grounds in Tasmania and wintering areas on the Australian mainland.

This stunning parrot, known for its vibrant colors and beauty, is officially critically endangered due to habitat loss from logging, with fewer than 100 parrots expected by 2031! Moreover, four of the Top 10 birds this year are threatened species, highlighting Australia’s biodiversity crisis.

Australian people express strong desire to ensure the preservation of our amazing birds. Sign Birdlife Open Letter to Minister Plibersek, asking her to improve the Swift parrot recovery plan

Aussie Bird Month is here!

Every year in October and November, Aussies come together to show love and appreciation for our feathered neighbors. Australia is home to some of the most uniqu birds in the world – with over 900 species, almost half of them found nowhere else! Australia World’s largest parrot population including cockatoos, galahs, and rainbow lorikeets. The Australian peregrine falcon can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h during a hunting dive, making it one of the fastest animals on the planet. The superb lyrebird is famous for its ability to mimic almost any sound—chainsaws, camera shutters, car alarms, and other birds! It has one of the most complex birdsongs in the animal kingdom. During the Bird Month, we celebrate Australian Bird of the Year competition and the 10th year of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count and just enjohin multiple bied related events.

Firstly, we choose the Australian Bird of the Year in a poll run by BirdLife Australia and The Guardian Australia. From towering Emus to tiny Silvereyes, there are 50 species to vote for!
Also, we count the birds we see in their backyards, local parks, or wherever we feel like bird-spotting fun!
And that’s not all—there are also multiple events, workshops, and bird-watching activities to make the celebration even more exciting!

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Birding & Bushcare at Scheyville Nat...

Maraylya

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Creating Bird Friendly Environments

Maitland

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Celebrate National Bird Week and the Aus...

Haymarket

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Aussie Bird Count Hike

Carlingford

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Great Aussie Bird Count Survey and Talk ...

Maitland

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Little Eco Warriors - National Bird Week...

Castle Hill

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Aussie Bird Count Week Walk

Chatswood

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Lunch with the Birds and Bushcare

Castle Hill

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Birding & Bushcare at Scheyville Nat...

Maraylya

Why the Bird Month is so important

Sadly, one in six Australian bird species is threatened with extinction. Habitat loss from land clearing, climate change, invasive species, and bushfires have all taken a toll on bird populations. Preserving birds isn’t just about saving animals—it’s about maintaining the balance of nature. Without birds, plant life would suffer, insect populations would grow unchecked, and ecosystems would struggle to recover from natural disasters like bushfires. Protecting birds means protecting the future of Australia’s landscapes and ensuring they remain vibrant for generations to come. Without urgent action, species like the regent honeyeater and swift parrot could disappear forever.