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14 September 2026
Students, families and staff are invited to get involved in the 2026 Aussie Bird Count! From 19 to 25 October, people across Australia will be spending 20 minutes observing and counting the birds around them as part of BirdLife Australia’s annual Citizen Science event.
Spend just 20 minutes watching and listening to the birds around you. You can take part at home, at school, in your backyard or at a local park. No birdwatching experience is needed!
Why not make it a family activity?Put the phones away, listen carefully and see how many different birds you can discover. You might be surprised by what is living right outside your door!
Ready to get bird watching?Explore the for bird identification tips, videos, guides and other helpful resources before the Count begins.
Let’s see what birds we can discover in our own backyards and within our school grounds!