Aussie Bird Count

VIC: Backyard Bird Count at Rippon Lea Estate
2019-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.
