BirdLife Australia

🌳💕All we want for Christmas... is you... to fall in love with Australia's mistletoe! Often mistaken for the European festive variety or thought of as invasive, Australia’s mistletoe has actually been a part of our landscape for millions of years. Boasting over 90 species – more than anywhere else on Earth – this native plant is an ecological powerhouse. It provides food and shelter for many native animals, including the Critically Endangered Regent Honeyeater, while its fallen leaves enrich the soil. We’re planting more mistletoe in places like the NSW Hunter Valley to help these vital ecosystems thrive. Want to learn more or start planting on your land? Check out our guide, created by our Woodland Birds team in collaboration with Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council: https://lnkd.in/gTBzknTP 📸 Images by Chris Tzaros, Dean Ingwersen, Mick Roderick, Peter Goonan, Liam Driver (Images on Wonnarua Country shared with courtesy of Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council) 🎨Artwork by Fiona Lumsden #Birds #BirdLifeOz #BirdLifeAustralia #Nature #Christmas #Australia #Mistletoe #Plants

Check out these incredible murals created by Year 5–9 students from Kangaroo Island Community Education’s (KICE) Parndana Campus, with support from their dedicated teachers, talented local artists, and BirdLife Australia, as part of the Community and Nature Healing Together after Fire initiative. The Black Summer wildfires devastated the Kangaroo Island/Karta Pintingga community, destroying homes, businesses, and wildlife. These murals capture the island’s recovery and celebrate its wildlife and ecosystems. They will be installed at the newly built 'Club in the Scrub' sporting facility, providing the local community and visitors with a space to enjoy. This project is funded by the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation’s South Australia Bushfire Recovery Grant and delivered in partnership with BirdLife Australia, Kangaroo Island Land for Wildlife, KICE, and the Western Districts Community Sports Club. #BirdLifeOz #BirdLifeAustralia #Nature #Birds #Wildlife #Australia #Art #Mural

🚨 We're Hiring: Far Eastern Curlew Recovery Coordinator (0.7 FTE) 🌏 BirdLife Australia is seeking a dedicated and passionate Far Eastern Curlew Recovery Coordinator to join our Migratory Shorebirds team. In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of efforts to recover and protect the Far Eastern Curlew, coordinating with key stakeholders across Australia and internationally to support migratory shorebird conservation. 📍 Location: Flexible 💰 Salary: Level 3, $88,444 to $97,755 (pro rata) per annum + 11.5% superannuation 🗓 Contract Duration: Initial 12-month maximum term 🗓 Applications Close: Midnight, 5 January 2024 Key Responsibilities: 🌱 Coordinate the recovery of the Far Eastern Curlew with key stakeholders across Australia 🌱 Implement species conservation strategies and manage threats to migratory shorebirds 🌱 Contribute to the development of conservation solutions in line with BirdLife Australia’s strategy 🌱 Engage with national and international partners to protect migratory shorebird populations We’re Seeking Someone With: ✅ Tertiary qualifications in Biology or a relevant field ✅ At least 3 years of experience in applied conservation and species recovery ✅ Strong knowledge of conservation management, threats, and species recovery ✅ Familiarity with migratory shorebirds, relevant legislation, and key stakeholders across Australia and the Flyway For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gatgD5ij Join us in protecting Australia’s migratory shorebirds and making a real difference for the Far Eastern Curlew! 🌿 📸 Eastern Curlew by Veni via Getty #BirdLifeAustralia #Conservation #MigratoryShorebirds #EasternCurlew #EnvironmentalJobs #Hiring #Nature #EnvironmentalScience #Careers #Jobs

If you're hot, they're hot! 🦜☀️ If you're looking for an easy way to make a difference for your local birds and wildlife this summer, be their hero and help cool them down during those Aussie summer scorchers. Temperatures across many parts of Australia are expected to soar into the 40s over the next few days. Providing water is a great way to help your local native birds and wildlife stay cool and hydrated during the summer heat. Here are our top tips for safely and ethically providing water to birds ➡️🦉 Don't forget to share this post and spread the bird word! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpTWiSNJ 📸 James Tyrrell 📸 Larissa Hill 📸 Patrick Kavanagh 📸 Keith Ward 📸 Kate Geary #Birds #Summer #BirdLifeOz #Nature #BirdLifeAustralia #Conservation #Animals

🌳 Joint Statement: Protect Lutruwita / Tasmania’s Forests 💔 Last week, a Right to Information request by BirdLife Australia revealed alarming plans by the Tasmanian government to open 39,000 hectares of forest to logging. This land, which includes crucial old-growth forests, is home to many threatened species, including the Critically Endangered Swift Parrot. Experts warn that, at its current rate of decline, the Swift Parrot will be extinct within 10 years. This decision represents an unprecedented threat to Tasmania’s unique natural heritage and the species that depend on these forests for survival. Immediate action is needed to protect these irreplaceable ecosystems before it’s too late. 📸 Tile 1 Swift Parrots by Rebecca Citroni #BirdLifeAustralia #Tasmania #BirdLifeOz #Nature #Environment #Conservation #ProtectLutruwita #SaveTheSwiftParrot #StopLogging

🚨 We're Hiring: Beach-nesting Birds Project Officer (Vic) 🌊 BirdLife Australia is looking for a passionate Beach-nesting Birds Project Officer to join our team and help protect Australia’s coastal birdlife. This exciting role will see you working on field-based projects, volunteer training, and contributing to the delivery of critical conservation efforts to protect beach-nesting birds. 📍 Location: BirdLife Australia’s National Office (alternative locations considered based on strategic merit) 💰 Salary: Level 2, $74,293 to $82,112 per annum + 11.5% superannuation 🗓 Contract Duration: Initial 12-month maximum term 🗓 Applications Close: Midnight, 19th December 2024 Key Responsibilities: 🌱 Conduct fieldwork to support project delivery and protect breeding sites 🌱 Install and maintain breeding site protections for vulnerable bird species 🌱 Assist in coordinating and delivering volunteer training and workshops 🌱 Collaborate with the Beach-nesting Birds team to achieve project goals We’re seeking someone with: ✅ Tertiary qualifications in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field ✅ Experience in environmental fieldwork and volunteer management ✅ Strong computer literacy and a current driver’s license ✅ Good physical fitness and the ability to work irregular hours For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gatgD5ij Join us in making a difference for Australia’s coastal birdlife! 🌿🐦 📸 Hooded Plover by Larissa Hill #BirdLifeAustralia #Conservation #Careers #EnvironmentalJobs #WildlifeConservation #Hiring #Nature #EnvironmentalScience

Help our migratory shorebirds return home not just this summer, but every summer 🌊 Often overlooked in favour of our brighter-coloured bird friends 🦜, migratory shorebirds are just as special, yet sadly, some of the most threatened birds on the planet – and they really need our help. The combined pressures of habitat destruction, disturbance from recreational activities, and rising seas are pushing many migratory shorebird populations into decline. Our National Migratory Shorebirds Coordinator, Dr Lindall Kidd, says, “There’s nothing else more interesting... they connect cultures around the world, and there’s nothing else on land that does that.” 🎁 Give a bird-saving gift this Christmas by donating to support our work protecting and restoring habitats for our migratory shorebirds Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gacxeZ2p 📽️ Sharp-tailed Sandpipers by Darren and Thalia Broughton, Eastern Curlew by GD Smith, Curlew Sandpipers, Terek Sandpiper & Ruddy Turnstone via Getty #Birds #BirdLifeAustralia #Nature #Shorebirds #Conservation #Nature

Not a birder? There’s still time…..😬🦆🦜🐥🕊️🦢🦉🐦⬛🪿 Here’s a great article on the changing interests in birdwatching and a rise in young birders, and a reminder of BirdLife Australia’s brilliant Aussie Bird Count that is engaging more new birders each year. https://lnkd.in/gEK-Fhik

🎉 Introducing the winners of the 2024 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards! 📸 BirdLife Australia and BirdLife Photography Australia are thrilled to reveal the stunning winners of this year’s awards! After careful consideration, our judges have selected the top photographers in each category. Congratulations to the incredible photographers on their award-winning shots, and to all the entrants for showcasing the beauty and brilliance of Australia’s birds. And it’s not just the photographers who win—every entry helps fund our crucial conservation work with migratory shorebirds. A big thank you to our sponsors, Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation, and to the dedicated judges of this year’s competition. 🔗See the full gallery of finalists and winners here: https://lnkd.in/guPfPsxf #BirdLifeAustralia #PhotographyAwards #BirdLifeOz #Nikon #Birds #Nature #NaturePhotography

🚨Alarming news – thanks to a Right to Information request by BirdLife Australia, it’s been revealed that the Tasmanian Government plans to open 39,000 hectares of native forest for logging. The proposed logging sites include old-growth forests and vital habitat for the Critically Endangered Swift Parrot, Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle, and Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher. Logging is one of the biggest threats to the Swift Parrot. With fewer than 500 birds remaining, experts say its extinction is possible within 10 years. “We are watching the extinction of the Swift Parrot in real time. These plans reveal the logging of huge areas of threatened species habitat—plans that the Tasmanian Government sought to prevent from becoming public.” – Sean Dooley, Senior Advisor Public Relations, BirdLife Australia. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMnz-E7p 📸 Robert Downer #SwiftParrot #BirdLifeAustralia #Birds #Nature #BirdLifeOz #Tasmania #News #Breaking