16–22
October
2023

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Taking part is easy!

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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.

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Submit your count

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

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!

  • OM SYSTEM Digital Camera Package

    OM SYSTEM Digital Camera Package

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

    The package includes:

    • OM-1 Camera Body
    • M.Zuiko Digital 100-400mm f5.0-6.3 IS Lens
    • EE-1 Dot Sight

    RRP $5,777

  • Optisan Optics LR ED 8x34 Binoculars

    Optisan Optics LR ED 8x34 Binoculars

    One lucky Aussie Bird Count participant will win these Optisan Optics LR ED 8x34 binoculars., kindly donated by Optisan Optics.

    RRP $599

  • Eggpicnic – 9x art print Habitats Square

    Eggpicnic – 9x art print Habitats Square

    One winner will receive a x9 21cmx21cm art print Habitats Square, where you choose the prints, made just for you by the legends who are Eggpicnic.

    RRP $495

  • 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 Podcast Prize Pack

    Weekend Birder Podcast Prize Pack

    Three winners will each receive a bird book & pin prize pack thanks to the 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

  • 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 square sized photographic print of their choice.
    • One winner will receive an A3 sized photographic print of their choice.
    • One winner will receive an A4 sized print of their choice.
    • Three winners will receive the 2024 Feathered Friends Calendar.

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

    RRP $28-$200

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