THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday.
This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025.
BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around them.
Last year, more than 57,000 participants submitted nearly 130,000 checklists and logged more than 4.1 million birds across the country using the free Aussie Bird Count app.
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
Will they swoop in for the top three once more in 2025?
How to take part:
1. Pick your spot – anywhere you like, from your backyard to your favourite park or garden
2. Spend 20 minutes quietly observing the birds you see
3. Submit your count using the Aussie Bird Count app, which will help you identify the birds you see and hear
BirdLife Australia is the national bird conservation charity behind the Aussie Bird Count which has grown in popularity over more than a decade.
“It’s not about being a bird expert,” said Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia’s National Public Affairs Manager.
“It’s about spending time outdoors and discovering something new about your local environment.
“The Aussie Bird Count shows how citizen science can bring families and communities together while deepening our understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife.
“Birds are considered indicators of environmental health, and one in six Australian bird species is now under threat.
“Citizen science can play a vital role in filling the gaps between professional surveys and helping communities take ownership of conservation.”
Download the free Aussie Bird Count app or visit www.aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.
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