16–22
October
2023
Aussie Bird Count
16–22
October
2023
Aussie Bird Count

Taking part is easy!

1

20 minutes

Just spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and tell us about the birds you see during that period.

2

Count the birds

You can submit your results using the app or the web form.

3

Bird Finder

There’s a built-in “bird finder” tool to help you identify birds you’re unsure of.

4

Submit your count

You can count as many times as you want. Every count helps.

Frequently Asked Questions

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WIN!

For your chance to win one of these incredible prizes, all you need to do is submit a count during the Aussie Bird Count. Good Luck!

  • Olympus Digital Camera Package

    Olympus Digital Camera Package

    One very lucky Aussie Bird Count participant will win a birding camera and binoculars package generously donated by OM Digital Solutions

    The package includes:

    • OM-D E-M1 Mark II Camera Body
    • M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 IS Lens
    • EE-1 Dot Sight
    • 8x40 S Binoculars

    RRP $5,606

  • Swarovski Optik NL Pure 8x32 Binoculars

    Swarovski Optik NL Pure 8x32 Binoculars

    One lucky Aussie Bird Count participant will win these NL Pure Burnt Orange 8x32 binoculars, kindly donated by Swarovski Optik.

    RRP $3,490

  • Eggpicnic – Large 5-Bird “Create Your Own Flock” Print

    Eggpicnic – Large 5-Bird “Create Your Own Flock” Print

    One winner will receive a large 5-bird “create your own flock” fine art print made just for you by the legends who are Eggpicnic.

    RRP $320

  • Metalbird Garden Ornaments

    Metalbird Garden Ornaments

    Three winners will receive a large Superb Lyrebird garden ornmanet valued at $130 each, and 15 winners will receive one of a Blue Wren, Honeyeater, or Parrot plant stakes garden ornament by Metalbird.

    RRP starts at $59

  • Weekend Birder – Bird Book & Pin Prize Pack

    Weekend Birder – Bird Book & Pin Prize Pack

    Two winners will each receive a bird book & pin prize pack thanks to the brand new Weekend Birder podcast. The prize packs contain:

    • The Company Australian Bird Guide by Jeff Davies, Peter Menkhorst, Danny Rogers, Rohan Clarke, Peter Marsack, Kim Franklin
    • 100 Australian Birds by Georgia Angus
    • Busy Beaks by Sarah Allen
    • Kookaburra Kookaburra by Bridget Farmer
    • One enamel birdwatching pin by Bridget Farmer for your favourite backpack or jacket

    RRP $125 each

  • Pink Cepha – Native Bird Mobile

    Pink Cepha – Native Bird Mobile

    One winner will receive a beautiful native bird mobile handcrafted by Kelly from Pink Cepha featuring 23 different Australian native birds.

    RRP $320

  • Wildlifescarves – your choice of scarf

    Wildlifescarves – your choice of scarf

    One winner will receive their choice of 1x print scarf from Wildlifescarves.

    RRP $165

  • The Bird Photographer – Prints & Calendar

    The Bird Photographer – Prints & Calendar

    One winner will receive an A2 sized photographic print of their choice.

    One winner will receive an A3 sized photographic print of their choice.

    Three winners will receive the 2023 Feathered Friends Calendar.

    By renowned bird photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan (The Bird Photographer)

    RRP $28-$240

  • Claire Mosley – Birds of Narrm Tea Towel

    Claire Mosley – Birds of Narrm Tea Towel

    One winner will receive a beautiful hand illustrated Birds of Narrm, Melbourne tea towel from artist Claire Mosley.

    RRP $40

  • Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Sam Cotton

    Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Sam Cotton

    25 winners will each receive a copy of the brand new children’s book Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Aussie Bird Ambassador, actor, writer, illustrator and animator, Sam Cotton.

    RRP $14.99 each

Terms and conditions

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What our participants say about the count

I think it is a wonderful initiative, to connect the community, and encourage our awareness of the birds in our own backyards.

A great idea and very helpful app (that I use now, even when not doing the bird count).

A fun and relaxing activity to do from home or in our local area. Added bonus of contributing to science and realising just how diverse our local birdlife is.