Birds are everywhere. In our backyards, balconies, local parks and schoolyards, and they have amazing stories to tell us about the health of our environment. Right now, one in six Australian birds face the threat of extinction, making it more important than ever to pay attention.

The Aussie Bird Count is a fun, easy way to help create a national snapshot of the birds in nature around us. With just 20 minutes, you can help build a picture of how our feathered friends are faring and contribute to something that really counts.

Magpie

From 19 to 25 October, tens of thousands of Australians will spend just 20 minutes counting the birds around them ‒ in backyards, balconies, schoolyards and local parks. Last year, 64,000 people counted more than 5 million birds – and they would love you to help make this year’s Count their biggest yet.

You don’t need to be a bird expert to join the Count. The free Aussie Bird Count app will guide you every step of the way. All you need is 20 minutes and a little curiosity. Discover the birds around you, connect with nature and feel great knowing your sightings are contributing to citizen-science.

Start now by spending some time getting to know the birds in your area and invite your friends and family to join in so you have more eyes (and ears) helping you spot birds during Count week.

You can count as many times and in as many places as you like over the week, and every count counts!

For more information check out the Aussie Bird Count website and the BirdLife Australia website.

Marita Reynolds

Kookaburra

Willie Wagtail

Grey Butcherbird