Aussie Bird Count

You’re invited to join in the 2025 Aussie Bird Count, running October 20 – 26!

Our common backyard species give us the best indication of the health of our natural environment.

That’s why each October, we ask local residents to count how many birds they see within 20-minutes in their backyard, local park, or any other area. This provides a snapshot at the same time each year, allowing us to look at trends in our bird communities, and enabling you to make an important contribution to citizen science from your own home!

Counting birds isn’t just a fun activity for you and the environment – spending time observing nature has been proven to provide benefits to mental health and well-being. All it takes is 20 minutes in your backyard, local park, or favourite outdoor space – anywhere you can count birds.

Last year our top five birds counted were Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, Australian White Ibis Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and Common Myna, similar to the last few years and indicates a fairly stable environment. Who will take out the top honours in 2025?

Count the birds that are counting on you – register now to be part of the nation’s largest annual citizen science event!

To find out more, visit aussiebirdcount.org.au