One of Australia’s largest citizen science projects, the Aussie Bird Count invites participants of all ages to spend 20 minutes observing and counting birds in their local area.
The 11th annual Aussie Bird Count began Monday October 14 and runs through to Sunday October 20.
One of Australia’s largest citizen science projects, the Aussie Bird Count invites participants of all ages to spend 20 minutes observing and counting birds in their local area. With plenty of insights from a decade of Bird Counts, the team at BirdLife Australia are now looking to see what the next 10 years will mean to the birds around us.
The Aussie Bird Count is an annual citizen science initiative led by BirdLife Australia that invites people to observe and record birds in their local areas. Now in its 11th year, the national Aussie Bird Count is one of Australia’s biggest and most beloved citizen science events – and all you need to get involved is your phone.
From October 14 to 20, Australians of all ages and experiences head outdoors to a patch of green space, be it their backyard, park or local wetland, and having fun getting to know their local birds, while helping BirdLife Australia collect information about the birds around us.
In 2023, more than 60,000 people, including around 80 schools, counted more than 3.5 million birds. The Aussie Bird Count helps Australians better understand the birds we share our lives with and provides an annual snapshot of how our birds are faring.
So far the Rainbow Lorikeet has reigned supreme as Australia’s most frequently counted bird year after year.
To take part in this year’s Aussie Bird Count, register at www.aussiebirdcount.org.au
There are plenty of reasons to join the Aussie Bird Count – it is an opportunity for every Australian to help gather data on bird populations and species distribution across the country. The count also enables communities to connect with nature and appreciate the diversity of local wildlife.
