Community & Business
18 October, 2025
Time to count the birds
PEOPLE of all ages are encouraged to take part in Australia’s favourite citizen science event.
A national celebration of the country’s diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to cockatoos, curlews and honeyeaters, the 2025 Aussie Bird Count is taking flight for its 12th year, with registrations now open.
From 20-26 October, BirdLife Australia is inviting 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, the Noisy Miner, and the Australian Magpie topped the charts last year.
“It’s not about being a bird expert,” BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley said.
BirdLife Australia chief executive officer Kate Millar said the organisation’s mission was to save birds and the natural life systems on which they depended.
“Birds are indicators of environmental health. One in six Australian bird species is now under threat, so taking note of the birds around us has never been more important,” she said.
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.
Participants can go out and count as many times as they like.
Download the free Aussie Bird Count app or visit www.aussiebirdcount.org.au to register.
