Bird count
Aussie Bird Count
Aussie Bird Count: next dates not yet announced. Australia's national backyard bird count, held during National Bird Week.
Australia's national backyard bird count, held during National Bird Week. Anyone can take part.
It is organised by BirdLife Australia. Birbs is not involved in running it — the details below are taken from the organiser's own site, which has the final word.
When is the next Aussie Bird Count?
The next dates have not been announced by BirdLife Australia yet. Held each October during National Bird Week.
The last Aussie Bird Count was held on 19–25 October 2026.
How to take part
- Spend 20 minutes in one spot.
- Count the birds of each species you see.
- Submit your count through the Aussie Bird Count app or the web form. You can count as often as you like during the week.
Get ready on Birbs
- Birds of Australia — the species recorded there
- Identify a Bird — narrow down a bird you are not sure of
- Identify a Bird Sound — for the ones you hear but cannot see
Official site: aussiebirdcount.org.au
Dates and details checked against the organiser's site on 1 October 2026.