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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Gang-gang hollows, hot property in South-West Sydney? Artificial Hollow deployments in Urban Remnant Bushland

Submitted by Holly on 03 Jul 2024.

University of Sydney Honours student Liam Doherty has just completed his thesis looking at the potential for different types of artificial hollows (aka not the traditional timber nest boxes) to provide habitat for Gang-gang Cockatoos. This research was funded by the NSW Twitchathon and done in collaboration with BirdLife Australia and Campbelltown City Council. Liam writes:

 

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Birds in Backyard art webinar

Submitted by Holly on 17 Jun 2024.

We're happy to be hosting an art creation webinar on 26th June.

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Autumn Backyard Visitors: Survey highlights

Submitted by Holly on 07 Jun 2024.

We can sometimes think that our garden visitors are the same day in and day out. But even taking a look at the Top 10 list from Birds in Backyards this Autumn, we see some major changes compared to our common Summer birds.

Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 species and their reporting rates (% of times they were seen in surveys) - out of a whopping 290 different species sighted:

 

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Keeping up with Sydney's Powerful Owls

Submitted by Holly on 27 Feb 2024.

 

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Cats and communities: lessons from animal management

Submitted by Holly on 27 Feb 2024.

 

BirdLife Australia often advises on laws and regulations that may impact wildlife. We work in consultation with communities, researchers and regulators to take holistic approaches to complex issues. We’ve invited Nell Thompson, an industry expert, to share insight into the nuances of domestic cat management in Australia.

 

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