A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, the 2025 Aussie Bird Count is taking flight for its 12th year, with registrations now open.

From Monday October 20 to Sunday October 26, 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. Bold, adaptable species - the Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie - again topped the charts. Will they swoop in for the top three once more in 2025?

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

You can go out and count as many times as you like during Bird Week as long as each count lasts 20 minutes and is submitted separately.

 Download the free Aussie Bird Count app or visit www.aussiebirdcount.org.au to register