Big Aussie Bird Count

Join in the excitement of the Big Aussie Bird Count next week!

It’s an activity for all ages where you observe and count the birds in your area—whether it’s your garden, the local park, a beach, or even your town center.

By sharing the birds you’ve spotted in a 20-minute window, you’re helping BirdLife Australia understand and protect our local birds.  Plus, you’ll get to know the wildlife right outside your door! 🐦🌿

How do I take part in the Aussie Bird Count?
To complete the Aussie Bird Count, spend 20 minutes standing or sitting in one spot and noting down the birds that you see. You will need to count the number of each species you spot within the 20 minute period. For example, you might see 4 Australian Magpies, 2 Rainbow Lorikeets and a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. If you can identify birds by their calls, please include these in your count, but if you aren’t sure of a bird without seeing it, please exclude it rather than making a guess. The Aussie Bird Count app has a handy field-guide to help you identify birds.

Once you have completed your count, you can submit it in two different ways:

You can submit your counts through the free Aussie Bird Count Website Form or an app. The app is available for iPhones and Android smartphones, go to the Google Play or Apple App Store to download the app for free. If you have the Aussie Bird Count app from previous years don’t delete it, it should update automatically with the newest version. In between event dates, the app operates as a field-guide/bird finder.

I don’t have a backyard, can I still take part?
Yes, of course! You could count in your backyard, front yard, courtyard, local park, school yard or other favourite outdoor space. Your location might be along the coast, in the middle of the desert, in a national park or on a farm. You can literally count birds anywhere – as long as you are in Australia. Consider your location as any place you feel at home and you can see birds.

Save the date and invite your friends – the Aussie Bird Count is coming up and we can’t wait!