Aussie Bird Count

VIC: Bird Count at the Mildura Riverfront
2019-10-27 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Mildura Riverfront, High King Drive, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
Come and join representatives from the Mildura Rural City Council on the Mildura Riverfront to undertake bird counts for the 2019 Aussie Backyard Bird Count.

NSW: Crosslands Reserve Aussie Backyard Bird Count
2019-10-27 08:45 - 11:00 | Crosslands Reserve, Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights, NSW, 2077, Australia
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited.
Join the Friends of Berowra Valley as we partake in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2019 at Crosslands Reserve, Berowra Valley National Park.
Be part of a citizen science event called the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. This will be an enjoyable family-fun event organised by the Friends of Berowra Valley. Come along to sight and record our local bird species, meet like-minded people and have a lovely morning tea in the bush. Numbers are limited so please book today.
We will met at 8.45am for a 9am start. We will complete two 20min bird surveys. No experience or equipment necessary. Meet at the end of the carpark at Crosslands Reserve, Hornsby Heights.
We will be going on a short bushwalk, so suitable shoes are recommended. Please bring a hat and water. We will supply morning tea.
The Friends of Berowra Valley is a local volunteer conservation group aiming to conserve the natural environment of the Berowra Valley and surrounds.
This is a family event although we will ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the bird surveys. No experience or equipment is necessary, but feel free to bring your binoculars.
Bookings are essential. Please let us know if you cannot make it so other people can come along. Thanks and hope to see you there.

NSW: Birds on the mount: A guided bird walk at Mount Panorama
2019-10-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Mount Panorama, Mountain Straight, Mount Panorama, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join local bird expert, Tiffany Mason, on a guided bird watching tour of the beautiful Albens Reserve, Mount Panorama, followed by morning tea. We will stroll along paths and paddocks in search of our beautiful native birds in the grassy box-gum woodland. This reserve is only open to the public a few days per year. Here is your chance to see a little piece of the endangered woodland right in Bathurst’s back yard. Enter off Mountain Straight – look for the Council banner at the entrance road.

NSW: Breakfast with the birds at Sydney Park
2019-10-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Sydney Park Kiosk, Sydney Park, Sydney Park Rd, St Peters, NSW, 2044, Australia
Dr Holly Parsons from BirdLife Australia will take a group of early risers through the wetland area of Sydney Park and show us some of the delightful birds that call this park home.
Holly has extensive experience in environmental education and a wealth of knowledge about birds in Sydney, and how we can help look after their natural habitat.
Suitable for ages over 8 years. Parents or carers must accompany children under 16 years.
This event celebrates National Bird Week from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 October.
$5 for adult tickets, $2.50 for concession holders.
Breakfast will be provided.

SA: Breakfast with the Birds at Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta
2019-10-27 07:30 - 10:30 | Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, 144 Stuart Highway, Port Augusta, SA, 5700, Australia
Join local Bird Guru Peter Langdon for a fun & informative walk in our beautiful garden looking & listening for our wide range of birds. Following the bird tour, join Peter in our Bluebush Café (in our visitor centre) for a cooked breakfast, a cuppa & a chat. Bookings essential as numbers are limited.

WA: Lake Seppings Bird Walk
2019-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake Sepping, Corner of Anzac Road and Lake Seppings Drive, Seppings, WA, 6330, Australia
The Albany Bird Group will take you on a guided walk around Lake Seppings to discover the birdlife of the area.

NSW: Aussie Backyard Bird Count Breakfast Parramatta
2019-10-26 07:30 - 09:30 | Lake Parramatta Reserve, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Lackey Street,, North Parramatta, NSW, 2151, Australia
City of Parramatta Bushcare will be holding a picnic breakfast where participants can learn from a bird watching expert about the ecology of birds, the birds they will most likely see in the local area and participate in the official Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
Spaces are limited so register now!

NSW: Early Birds' Breakfast at Richard Murden Reserve
2019-10-26 07:30 - 08:30 | Richard Stantion Memorial Sculpture, Corner Hawthorne Parade and Marion Street, Haberfield, NSW, 2045, Australia
The early bird catches the worm…
Join us for a morning bird walk and talk at Richard Murden Reserve with Mark Fuller of Avianation, followed by croissants and coffee.
Mark will share his passion for birds as we explore a range of habitats, from bushcare sites to riverbanks.
Put on a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and bring your camera and binoculars if you have them. Along the way, we’ll stop to take part in the Birdlife Australia Aussie Backyard Bird Count, preparing you to participate in this Australia-wide citizen science event in your backyard!
Bookings are esential. For more details contact urbanecology@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

NSW: Peregrine falcons of the CBD
2019-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join Cilia Kinross on an early evening adventure in the CBD to find the infamous Peregrine Falcons of the city. We will be using bincolulars to look for these incredible birds of prey and learn about the work that is being carried out at Charles Sturt University to keep track of Peregrine Falcon nests – called Falcam. The event is suitable for all ages and is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about Peregine Falcons that call Sydney home.
National Bird Week acknowledges our important and unique Australian birdlife and aims to inspire Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts.
Suitable for: Ages over 8
What you will learn:
– About urban nocturnal bird life
– Importance of urban habitat for our nocturnal birds
Note: Parents must accompany children

WA: 'How to become an Aussie Backyard Bird Counter' at Lake Sepping
2019-10-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Lake Sepping, Corner of Anzac Road and Lake Seppings Drive, Seppings, WA, 6330, Australia

VIC: Backyard Bird Count at Rippon Lea Estate
2019-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick, VIC, 3185, Australia
With Birdlife Australia we are inviting residents to get involved in bird watching for our Nature Next Door citizen science program and get involved in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
At this workshop you will learn how to identify the birds likely to be found in Glen Eira and how to take part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
The workshop will involve a presentation by Leap into Nature’s Christina Renowden, followed by a ‘bird walk and talk’ around the beautiful gardens at Rippon Lea Estate. Residents are encouraged to take part in this workshop to become informed and inspired to take part as a citizen scientist in our Nature Next Door program.
We will also have a quiet bird-inspired art and craft corner for younger members of the family. Bring your own binoculars if you have them.
This event will be run as part of Rippon Lea Estate’s Botanica Festival.
Speakers:
Leap into Nature’s Christina Renowden
This is a free event and bookings are essential.

NSW: Creating habitat havens for urban birds in Forest Lodge
2019-10-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Orphan School Creek Playground, 20 Wood Street, Forest Lodge, NSW, 2037, Australia
Join Sophie Golding, the City’s Urban Ecologist, on an early adventure to find some habitat havens in Forest Lodge. Participants will visit a site where volunteers have been working to create a demonstration habitat haven. These sites are based on well considered design principles with the objective of attracting native birds and others to the site. We will also walk through this site to explore and listen out for birds using the area. The morning is suitable for all ages and is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about how to create habitat in our urban landscape.
National Bird Week acknowledges our important and unique Australian birdlife and aims to inspire Australians to take action and get involved in bird conservation efforts.
Suitable for: Ages over 8
What you will learn:
– About the principles behind “habitat havens”
– Importance of urban habitat for our native birds
Note: Parents must accompany children

NSW: Talking Birds, Willoughby Council
2019-10-19 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for a talk by Dr Holly Parsons from Birdlife Australia who will be talking about urban bird species and how you can help to ensure their long term survival in our local area. Dr Parsons is the NSW-based Program Manager for Birds in Backyards and has been involved since the program began back in 1999.
Light refreshments will be supplied and you will have the chance to meet the presenter and fellow attendees.
The event will be in Waverton, will full address details provided after booking.
Book here: https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/EventDetails.aspx?PageID=1892&eventid=6295

NSW: Breakfast with the Birds at Lane Cove
2019-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Lane Cove, Batten Reserve, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066, Australia
Come spotting for wrens, honeyeaters and other birds and gain tips on identifying different birds from our experienced bird watcher.
Discover more about local birds on this guided walk and together we will complete a bird survey – good practice for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count!
All welcome, light refreshments provided. Bookings essential.

NSW: Wildlife Watching Birds, Willoughby Council
2019-10-19 07:30 - 10:00
Judy Christie, naturalist and birder will be sharing tips on birdwatching, local bird species and habitats and how to take part in the AussieBirdCount.org.au, one of Australia’s most successful citizen science projects. We will also repeat our regular birdcount along Lane Cove River and end the walk with a refreshing morning tea.
This walk is suitable for adults. If children would like to come please contact the organiser.
Location: Lane Cove North (full address details on booking)

VIC: Bird Attracting Gardening, Lismore Hotel
2019-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Lismore Hotel, Lismore Hotel, 1 High Street, Lismore, VIC, 3324, Australia
Learn about how to make your garden more attractive to birds with Lismore Land Protection Group, with guest speakers Holly Parsons and Michael Emerson.

NSW: 'Breakfast with the Birds' at Cowra
2019-10-15 07:00 - 11:00 | JT Pridham Conference Centre, Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station, Binni Creek Road, Cowra, NSW, 2794, Australia

NSW: Parrots - A Bird Week photography exhibition
2019-10-10 - 2019-10-27 | The Corner Gallery, Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore, NSW, Australia
Angela Robertson-Buchanan, Egg Picnic and Fiona Roderick are hosting a collaborative exhibition during Bird Week, with 20% of sales donated to BirdLife Australia. This exhibition will showcase some incredible bird images that aim to inspire more Australians to support bird conservation and learn about their local birdlife.
