Take 20 minutes to discover the birds in your backyard! 🐦
The Aussie Bird Count is back for 2026, inviting Australians everywhere to connect with nature while contributing to one of the country’s largest citizen science initiatives.
From 19–25 October 2026, spend just 20 minutes observing and counting the birds around you. Whether you’re in your backyard, on your balcony, at school or exploring a local park, everyone can take part. No birdwatching experience is needed, just a little curiosity and a love for nature!
Organised by BirdLife Australia, the annual Aussie Bird Count encourages people of all ages to learn more about the birds sharing their local environment while contributing valuable observations to citizen science.
Last year, more than 64,000 participants counted over five million birds across Australia. This year, BirdLife Australia hopes to make the Count even bigger.
How to get involved
Taking part is easy:
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Register for the Aussie Bird Count at aussiebirdcount.org.au.
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Download the free Aussie Bird Count app, which will guide you through the process.
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Find a spot to observe birds, whether that’s your backyard, a local park or another outdoor space.
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Spend 20 minutes counting the birds you see and record your sightings using the app.
Discover the birds of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve is home to an extraordinary diversity of birdlife, from colourful honeyeaters and rainbow lorikeets to kookaburras, waterbirds and coastal species.
The Aussie Bird Count is a wonderful opportunity for Noosa residents and visitors to slow down, explore their surroundings and discover the birds living right on their doorstep.
Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or taking part for the first time, every count contributes to a greater understanding of Australia’s birdlife.
Get involved this October and help make every bird count!
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