BirdLife Australia

Meet Australia's most endangered bird: the Mukarrthippi Grasswren (pronounced ‘moo-kwaa-tippy’). With only 20 birds remaining in the wild, without our help they could go extinct in our lifetime. The Mukarrthippi Grasswren lives in Australia’s mallee region, a landscape that may seem harsh on the surface but contains a rich diversity of birds and wildlife. We urgently need to increase our conservation efforts to address the growing threats. More frequent and intense weather events now threaten to destroy the remaining landscape, but we can’t do it alone. Please give a tax-deductable gift to help us save birds like the Mukarrthippi Grasswren: https://lnkd.in/gacxeZ2p 📸Darcy Whittaker

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Today is a day when we celebrate and raise awareness for the world's migratory birds. This year’s theme is insects and the important role they play 🐝🦋 🌈The Rainbow Bee-eater is Australia’s only bee-eater species, and it migrates from Australia to Papua New Guinea and eastern Indonesia each year. True to their name, Rainbow Bee-eaters can catch and eat hundreds of bees a day, rubbing them against their perch to remove their sting – they also eat spiders and other insects like dragonflies! Insects are vital for migratory birds such as bee-eaters because they serve as a primary food source during migration and breeding. This is why it’s important to conserve both bird habitats and insect populations. Read more about the Rainbow Bee-eater here: https://lnkd.in/gJ6NpwP8 📸 Rainbow Bee-eater by Jan Vanmaele #WMBD2024 #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #ProtectInsectsProtectBirds

Met Gala-h? Yeah we've met, and we're basically besties. Ever wondered how birds like the Galah are able to show dazzling pink colours in their plumage? Check out https://lnkd.in/dR38s9qm to learn their secrets🤫 📸Galah by Olivia Congdon

🦜It's been a big few weeks for bird news in Australia! Here is a recap of our top stories over the last month. Head to https://lnkd.in/gHy7GG6P to read more!

🦆Sean shares with us his dream birdwatching destination... He might have bent the rules slightly with this answer, but we think it still counts! We know nature is in decline, but we also know how to restore it. By following science-based conservation and listening to Traditional Owner knowledge, we can help protect what’s left.

🌊 Exciting update from the Australasian Seabird Group, a special interest group of BirdLife Australia! 🐦 Our researchers recently embarked on field trips to Cabbage Tree Island (Worimi Country, Port Stephens NSW) and Barunguba-Montague Island (Yuin Country, off Narooma NSW), crucial breeding sites for Australia's rarest endemic seabird, Gould's Petrel. We counted the number of chicks that have survived to near-fledging age, calculated breeding success (the proportion of eggs laid that successfully produced fledglings) and banded the chicks with uniquely numbered leg bands. 👀 Here's what we found: 🌟 174 fledglings and 66% breeding success at Cabbage Tree Island 🌟 15 fledglings sighted and 32% breeding success at Barunguba-Montague Island Despite ongoing conservation efforts, the Gould's Petrel population on Cabbage Tree Island is declining. Our team is delving into their diet, body condition, and movements at sea. By combining this data with oceanographic information, we aim to pinpoint the reasons for the decline and better understand how the resources in Australian Marine Parks are utilised by this indicative species. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to safeguard Australia's seabirds and their habitats! 🤝This project received funding from the Australian Government through the Our Marine Parks Grants program. The fieldwork on Barunguba-Montague Island was also supported by the Bird Interest Group Network through 2022 Twitchathon fundraising. 📸Emily Mowat, Gabrielle Smith & Yuna Kim #marinebiology #marineconservation #seabirds #threatenedspecies #BirdLifeAustralia

Happy #WorldPenguinDay! Wait – didn’t we just have Penguin Awareness Day? Yep! But because penguins are so special, they get two global days of appreciation, and today April 25th is World Penguin Day. Australia is home to just one species of penguin that breeds on our shores: the Little Penguin! Subantarctic penguins, such as the King Penguin, also visit our shores sometimes during their shedding season. You can help keep our resident Little Penguin and other beach-nesting birds safe by: 🐕Keeping your dogs on leashes at beaches 🌊Sticking to designated paths ⚠️ Following beach signage 🐦Be mindful of birds and keep your distance 🚗Avoid driving on beaches Check out: https://lnkd.in/gfxGW5xJ for more ways to help keep the birds that use our beaches safe. 📸Penguin Parade by Phillip Island Nature Parks 

The moment the BirdLife Australia office found out that Toondah Harbour had finally been saved! 🎉

BirdLife Australia’s Community Grants are *CLOSING* in one week! There is up to $20,000 in funding available for projects that align with BirdLife Australia’s Bird Conservation Strategy. This funding covers items such as equipment, signage, vegetation restoration, as well as support for volunteers, community education, training, and advocacy. Applications close on May 1st. To find out more and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gGZNj8rD 📸 Ian Wilson

It’s an extra special #WorldCurlewDay! April 21st is World Curlew Day – a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's curlew species. This year, World Curlew Day is extra special following Australia's incredible conservation win at Toondah Harbour, which means vital Eastern Curlew habitat is now safe from destructive development, thanks to a decade of community action! We are lucky to have three species of 'true' curlews that grace our shores annually after their long migration journeys: the Little Curlew, the Whimbrel and the Eastern Curlew. Migratory shorebirds are among the most threatened birds on Earth, and we need to continue protecting them. But for today, let’s celebrate this landmark win for these birds. 📸Eastern Curlews by Mick Barker