Celebrating birds and their homes Did you know that a bird's habitat is often a signature of their identity? We perceive birds as mobile, they can fly and travel as they please and they are seemingly everywhere, but do we ever take the time to think about where they live? Each bird has a home, a habitat that has everything they need to survive, a specific composition and structure to which a species is well-adapted. In current times, deforestation, urbanisation and climate change are modifying the places they call home. In Australia, numerous species that have not yet become rare […]

To celebrate the Aussie Backyard Bird Count this month, join Knox Biodiversity and behavioural ecologist Dr Andrew Katsis to discover the unique personalities of fairy-wrens. Andrew is a researcher at Flinders University with an interest in the intimate lives of fairy-wrens and how their individual behaviours influence their ability to survive in bushland. We will also explore ways to make your garden more fairy-wren friendly and how you can support this inquisitive species! Save the date and bring your questions along! When: Tuesday 19 October, 7pm via Zoom. Zoom registration link: https://knox-vic-gov-au.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudu2grD0sE9XfrE8B2ZirpW18NLggXMbk