Webinar: Everything Aussie Backyard Bird Count with Sean “The Birdman” Dooley

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Straight from the Birdman’s mouth, we’ve got the goods on everything Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2021. From how-tos to hot prizes, what the data has shown, and answering your FAQs, this webinar is the place to be for all things Aussie Backyard Bird Count. What is the Aussie Backyard Bird Count? The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is among Australia’s biggest citizen science projects. Running from October 18-24, 2021, residents from all walks of life are invited to take part. Taking part in the Bird Count is easy. Just spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and count the birds […]

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Knox City Council: Unique Fairy Wrens

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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

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Southport, Tasmania: Aussie Backyard Bird Count Barbeque

Southport Community Centre 8606 Huon Highway, Southport, Tas, Australia

Gather round a free barbeque with those who joined the Aussie Backyard Bird Count and counted birds anywhere from Surges Bay south. Meet other locals who love looking at birds in their favourite outdoor space. Chat with local twitcher Dave Cameron (serial winner of ABC's Tweet of the week). Grow understanding of the different types of bird species who live in the Far South. Be in the Raffle Draw to win a $200 gift voucher from Allgoods. The Aussie Backyard Bird Count App or website is really helpful and makes bird ID easy. Family and school friendly. Register online. Even […]

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Zora Verona: The Art & Craft of Nests

City Library, Melbourne 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

For centuries, the strength, fragility and resilience of birds has captured our collective imagination.

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CHANGE: A Bird Week Exhibition

The Corner Gallery Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore, NSW, Australia

The Bird Photographer - Angela Robertson-Buchanan Eggpicnic Fiona Roderick

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Birds for Beginners – The Weird and Wonderful Life of Birds

Ulladulla Civic Centre 81B Princes Highway, Ulladulla, NSW, Australia

This exciting event in Ulladulla coincides with the start of the Aussie Bird Count and will open the 2022 Bird Haven Festival. After a 'test' of what you know about birds, you will hear from Dr Holly Parsons - Urban Birds Program Manager, BirdLife Australia. Holly’s research at the University of Wollongong looked at the impact of urbanisation on Superb Fairy-wrens. Since joining BirdLife Australia in 1999, she has worked on a range of ecological research projects, the ‘Birds in Backyards’ program and the annual ‘Aussie Bird Count’. She is passionate about environmental education, using birds as a way of […]

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Birds for Beginners – Improve Your Bird Identification Skills

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum 4 Woollamia Road, Huskisson, NSW, Australia

BirdLife Shoalhaven will run free guided bird walks to improve the bird ID skills of "emerging" birdwatchers. If you want to improve your bird identification skills, this is your perfect opportunity. Experienced birdwatchers will take you on a bird walk around the grounds of the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and the surrounding bushland to see what birds you can find. Head to the pond on the creek side of the Museum where we will introduce you to your guide before you head off in small groups for your walk. You will be shown how to enter the birds you see […]

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Bird Haven Festival Conference

Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club 76 Shoalhaven Heads Road, Shoalhaven, NSW, Australia

The 2022 Bird Haven Festival Conference at Shoalhaven Heads will bring some of our eminent scientists and leaders in bird conservation to the NSW South Coast. This will be an ideal opportunity to hear ornithologists and researchers speak about their work and the ecology of some of our bird species. The Conference speakers will include: Keynote speaker - Dr David Lindenmayer AO - Professor of Ecology and Conservation Biology at The Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment and Society - David's work on wildlife conservation and biodiversity has, for many years, led world research in this area and has been recognised […]

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Free as a Bird Fiesta

Bridgeward Grove 170 Englishs Road, Goornong, VIC, Australia

Celebrating our feathered friends and the new season's olive oil at Bridgeward Grove during the 2022 Aussie Bird Count.   Exhibition of bird sculptures by local artist Andre Sardone as part of The City of Greater Bendigo's Creative Gastronomy Residency Program Local beer, wine, and mezze platters Extra virgin olive oil pressing presentation by Professional Olive Oil Sommelier Milly Byrne Local bird photography

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