Be a sticky beak for birdlife count

Birdlife Australia is calling on all Australians to count the birds they're seeing in their backyards, local parks and favourite outdoor spaces.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a birdwatcher, Birdlife Australia wants to hear about the birds you see this week – especially the common bird species, because it's the more common species that provide the best indication of the health of the environment.

The #AussieBirdCount is on until 29 October. You can enter as many 20-minute counts as you like, and from anywhere in Australia. You don't have to be in your backyard and you don't have to count in the same place each time. For further information, visit https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

Photo by Andrew Silcocks