NSW: Cowra Archibird photo competition 2020
2020-10-08 08:00 - 2020-11-01 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Bought to you by the Cowra Natural Resource Management Committee and partners, the adorably-named Archibird Prize photography competition is now open for its 2nd year!
Entrants can submit up to 10 photos per category (there are 3 categories). Photos must be of wild Australian birds taken within 100kms of Cowra.
Head over to their website for more details.

NSW: Backyard bird talk with Ku-ring-gai Council
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Holly Parsons from Birdlife Australia will teach you how to ID birds and participate in this year’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count, an activity for all-ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you. Holly will also look at what you can plant to create bird habitat in your backyard.

NSW: Cowra - Science in the Pub - all things birding
2020-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Cowra RSL Falcon Room, 101 Brisbane St, Cowra, NSW, 2794, Australia
As part of Bird Week 2020, the Cowra NRM along with support from Mid Lachlan Landcare, Saving our Superb Parrot and NSW Government, will be hosting an evening on all things Birding
Join us on Tuesday the 20th October and spend an evening with Warren Chad & Damon Oliver for a light hearted talk about what’s going on with our feathered friends and discover the role you can play through observation and citizen science to make a difference.
Head over to the event page for more information.

NSW: Birdtown – A BirdLife Australia Bird Week Art Exhibition - Sydney
2020-10-22 17:00 - 2020-11-01 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Corner Gallery, Percival Rd & Myrtle St, Stanmore, NSW, Australia
This exhibition celebrates our urban birdlife.
With more than 80% of Australia’s population living in cities, it might not feel like there’s much room for nature. But a stroll through any Australian city proves there’s no need to go bush to get in touch with wildlife.
However, with rapid urbanisation, they face a great challenge. Many Australian bird species are declining in urban areas and declining overall.
Its more important than ever to research, protect and provide education on the urban birds that surround us. Now more than ever, on behalf of the living world, we need to feel like we belong here, on the planet. That this is our home, but it is not ours alone.

Artists:
Photographer – Angela Robertson-Buchanan
Designers – Eggpicnic
Printmaker – Fiona Roderick
20% of sales will be donated to BirdLife Australia, exhibition runs alongside National Bird Week, an initiative to get more Australian’s interested in birds. (https://aussiebirdcount.org.au)
Exhibition dates:
Wednesday 22nd October to Sunday 1st November.
The Corner Gallery,
Percival Rd & Myrtle St
Stanmore (Sydney)
Opening hours:
Wed: 5-8pm
Thursday 11-5pm
Friday 11-5pm
Saturday 10-3pm
Sunday 10-3pm

Vic: Breakfast with the Birds - Banyule City Council
2020-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Your backyard or favourite outdoor space
Our annual breakfast with the birds will look different this year. With restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne late into the year we would like to invite you to take part in Birdlife Australia’s 2020 Aussie Backyard Bird Count in replacement of our usual onsite event.

Qld: Guided bird walk at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
2020-10-25 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, 31 Paperbark Dr, Boondall, Qld, 4034, Australia
Would you like to improve your bird identification skills, whilst also contributing to citizen science? Join Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre volunteers to participate in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2020, an initiative of Birdlife Australia. The Bird Count is a fun activity for all ages that involves observing and counting the birds in your local area. By using the Aussie Bird Count app to record the birds you’ve seen within a 20 minute period, you will help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of current species numbers and their distribution around Australia.
Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure, fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring drinking water.
Note: Any walks or outside activities are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Qld: Guided bird walk at Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre
2020-10-25 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha, Qld, 4117, Australia
Would you like to improve your bird identification skills, whilst also contributing to citizen science? Join environment centre volunteers at Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre volunteers to participate in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2020, an initiative of Birdlife Australia. The Bird Count is a fun activity for all ages that involves observing and counting the birds in your local area. By using the Aussie Bird Count app to record the birds you’ve seen within a 20 minute period, you will help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of current species numbers and their distribution around Australia.
Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure, fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring drinking water.
Note: Any walks or outside activities are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Birds of Boroondara webinar
2021-10-13 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
In this family friendly online event you will meet some of our local feathered friends up close, learn more about our local bird species from an expert, and find out how you can participate in the 2021 Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
6pm – Live bird show. For the kids (big and small!). In our live online bird show, presented by Reptile Encounters, you’ll meet some of our feathered friends up close including Barking Owls, Barn Owls, Tawny Frogmouths, Lorikeets and Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos!
7.15pm – Bird talk. Local bird expert, Kerryn Herman from Birdlife Australia, will talk about our beautiful local birds and how you can help BirdLife Australia gather valuable data about birds that live in our local area.
This online event has fun for the whole family but also caters to bird enthusiasts. For more information on the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, head to the Frequently Asked Questions page.
When: Wednesday 13 October, from 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Online webinar
Bookings essential: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/sustainability-events
