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By joining the biggest community of bird lovers in Australia, you can help us make a positive impact on the future of our native birdlife. The members of BirdLife Australia, along with our supporters and partners, have been powerful advocates for native birds and the conservation of their habitats since 1901.

We are also the meeting ground for everyone with an interest in birds from the curious backyard observer to the dedicated research scientist. It doesn’t matter what your interest in birds is or how much you know about them, your membership will offer you the opportunity to increase your awareness and enjoyment.

Birdlife Australia would be delighted to welcome you as a new member and we look forward to sharing our news and achievements with you throughout the coming year.

Bird Search

Although birds are usually quite easy to see, often they are more difficult to identify. You may have had the briefest glimpse or heard a snatch of its song, or perhaps it was a bird you have never seen before. The best place to look for it is here.

You will discover the remarkable variety of birds that occur across Australia. With stunning images of featured species and some recordings of their songs and calls, you are sure to find that mystery bird, or learn more about species you already know.

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Projects
Atlas & Birdata
Beach-nesting Birds
Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery
Shorebirds 2020
Woodland Birds for Biodiversity

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Atlas & Birdata

The Atlas is one of BirdLife Australia's greatest resources, allowing us to track changes in birds across the country. Since 1998 a dedicated band of... More >

Beach-nesting Birds

BirdLife Australia’s Beach-nesting Birds project works with community volunteers across Australia to help raise awareness among beach users about... More >

Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery

BirdLife Australia has been running the Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery project since 2001. We work with various land managers, government and... More >

Shorebirds 2020

The Shorebirds 2020 program aims to reinvigorate and coordinate national shorebird population monitoring in Australia. To report on the population... More >

Woodland Birds for Biodiversity

Since European settlement one-third of Australia’s woodlands and 80% of temperate woodlands have been cleared. The Woodland Birds for Biodiversity... More >

@BirdlifeOz

Is nowhere safe from shooting, grazing & logging? National Parks don't seem to be. We call for Fed protection now: http://t.co/CSUzaOTulb

We report on more illegal bird massacres in Victoria: http://t.co/KGU2KXH4lB

What's the latest OBP news? Tune in to Richard Stubbs @774melbourne & Recovery Coordinator Peter Menkhorst today at 2.10pm to find out!

What’s On

We’ve got lots of gatherings going on

BirdLife Australia holds regular events throughout the year and many of these have been taking place for several decades, which makes them an important part of our history. These gatherings are a way of bringing together avian researchers, conservationists, educators, our members, and other parts of the community with a keen interest in Australia's birds. Naturally, all are welcome.

educational gathering on Hooded Plovers

Conservation Forum
 

The year begins with an event for our members and the broader conservation community called the Conservation Forum. This event, traditionally known as Members Day, incorporates our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and is held in a different capital city in May of each year. The Forum covers a broad range of topics on birds usually around a central theme, and gives people a chance to meet and interact with our staff and volunteers.

Congress & Campout
 

Our second major event is the Congress & Campout, which has a more regional flavour, and rotates around the country from year to year. It is held anytime between September and November depending on the region. The Congress is a full day of presentations from different exciting speakers, and the Campout is a range of outings, field trips, and visits to birding hot spots around the region hosting the event, which extends into the following week.

Australasian Ornithological Conference
 

The Australasian Ornithological Conference is the last event on our Calendar and is held every two years, bringing together researchers and conservationists from all over the world to present and share their latest explorations into birds and their habitats.

Events Calendar


If you are looking for something locally – a field trip, conservation or educational activities you can get involved in, or simply a short stint of birdwatching, please browse our Calendar for times and events that suit you or visit one of our local branch web pages.