Welcome to Birds in Backyards

Birds in Backyards is a research, education and conservation program of BirdLife Australia focused on the birds that live where people live. Get involved by becoming a member and taking part in our online surveys. Learn how you can create bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Find out more about Australian birds and their habitats.

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Unfortunately our Birds in Backyards forum is now closed. To do our Birds in Backyards surveys, please log in to Birdata directly as the log in function on the site is now disabled and will not direct you. We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

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Summer Surveys Sizzle

Submitted by Holly on 19 Feb 2025.

It was (and still is) a long hot summer across the country with fires in places like the Grampians, flooding through Townsville and Tropical Cyclone Zelia off WA’s north-west coast. Our gardens may be small but provide much needed spaces for the birds occupying our comparatively small (but growing) urban footprint. In fact the Summer Surveys saw 283 different species recorded.

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Birds in Backyards Spring Survey Results

Submitted by Holly on 12 Nov 2024.

Spring is a season of new life – and heralds not only the breeding season for many of birds, but also migratory movements of some of our most beloved, (and some of our most controversial) species. We had 1327 surveys come in from 523 gardens across Australia for the Birds in Backyards spring survey period – with 323 different bird species seen.

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Winter 2024 Bird Survey Highlights: Breeding, Flock Trends, and a Look Ahead to Spring

Submitted by Holly on 27 Aug 2024.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the winter 2024 bird surveys! Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or new to the team, your participation is critical to understanding the birds that live where we live. Let’s dive into some of the fascinating trends we saw this winter, with some surprising shifts and exciting breeding activity.

 

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Get Involved: Aussie Bird Count vs. Birds in Backyards Surveys

Submitted by Holly on 20 Aug 2024.

As Bird Week fast approaches (Oct 14-20), here at BirdLife Australia, we’re excited to offer two awesome ways for bird lovers to help out: the Aussie Bird Count and the Birds in Backyards seasonal surveys. While both projects aim to gather important data on our feathered neighbours they each have their own unique focus and method.

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Join the “Litter Bird-en” Citizen Science Project!

Submitted by Holly on 20 Aug 2024.

The team at Federation University is excited to invite you to participate in new citizen science project, “The Litter Bird-en” (Ethics application 2024/143).

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