Aussie Bird Count

Thank you for counting, Australia! The 2026 Aussie Bird Count has wrapped up, and what an incredible week it was!

Thank you for counting!

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Aussie Bird Count! Tens of thousands of people across the country stepped outside to watch, count and celebrate our amazing Aussie birds, helping BirdLife Australia take a national snapshot of the birds we share our backyards, parks, schools and skies with!

Keep an eye out for the official results, and if you ran out of time to submit your sightings, you can still log in to the app or via the website form to submit your counts completed 19-25 October, until 11:59PM Wednesday 28 October.

Thank you for being part of this year’s Aussie Bird Count!

Submit a count

Why counting matters

The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way for all of us to take a national snapshot of the birds around us as we connect with nature. With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts.

Right now, one in six Australian birds faces the threat of extinction, making it more important than ever to pay attention.

Schools

Get students involved in counting birds. Access free lesson plans and educational resources.

Councils

Want to get your community involved in Australia’s biggest citizen science event?

Businesses

Encourage your employees to take part in team building, all while enjoying nature.

Communities

Part of a community group and looking for activities to do? Join us this October.

20 minutes

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

Count the birds

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

Bird finder

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

Submit your count

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

Go in the draw to win a prize for counting birds!

Register for the Aussie Bird Count and submit a count between 20-26 October to go in the draw to win one of five pairs of OM SYSTEM 10×50 S Binoculars – each valued at $279!

Read prize terms and conditions.