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What is Aussie Bird Count?<\/h2>\n

The Aussie Bird Count is a national citizen science project coordinated by BirdLife Australia. Each year, people across Australia are invited to spend just 20 minutes in one outdoor location, count the birds they see, and submit their observations through the free Aussie Bird Count app or website.aussiebirdcount.org<\/span>+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2026 Aussie Bird Count runs from 19\u201325 October. You can take part in your backyard, on your balcony, at school, on-farm, in a local park, along a creek or in nearby bushland.<\/p>\n

You do not need to be a bird expert. The app includes a built-in bird finder and field guide to help you identify the birds around you.<\/p>\n

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Why is Aussie Bird Count a good tool to use?<\/h2>\n

The Aussie Bird Count is an easy and accessible way for community members to contribute to citizen science. Every 20-minute count helps build a national snapshot of Australia\u2019s birdlife, which can support research, conservation planning and a better understanding of how bird populations are changing over time.apps.apple<\/span>+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is a good tool to use because it:<\/p>\n