There’s something magical about birding in Australia. Maybe it’s the flash of a Rainbow Bee-eater catching the sun, the curious gaze of a Bush Stone-curlew, or the early-morning chorus drifting across gum trees. Whatever brings you here, Birding in Australia is your space to slow down, look closely, and connect with the feathered world around you.

This website is an invitation — to learn, explore, and share the joy of discovering Australian birds. Whether you’re wandering through dense rainforest tracks, exploring dry inland scrub, birding around wetlands, or simply watching who visits your backyard every morning, you’re welcome here.

Birding isn’t just a hobby; it’s a journey. One that changes the way you see the world. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

Join Thousands of Birders Across Australia

Australia’s birding community is wonderfully diverse — from curious beginners to seasoned birders with decades of field notes tucked away. Here, we bring all of that together:

• guides and helpful tips

• species pages and personal musings

• bird identification advice

• app reviews and field notes

• locations, stories, and shared discoveries

Whether you’re chasing your first “lifer” or adding to a well-loved list, this site is designed to help you enjoy every moment.

Your birding journey doesn’t stop at your screen, either. On this site, you’ll also find links to active birding groups, pages, and communities where birders Australia-wide share their sightings, photos, questions, and wonder. Birding is always richer together.

Explore, Learn, and Fall in Love With Australian Birds

Australia is home to some of the world’s most fascinating species — bold, colourful, shy, mysterious, endlessly surprising. Through this website, you’ll discover stories behind the species, practical field guidance, fun facts, and tips for watching birds ethically and respectfully.

There’s beauty in every feather, every call, every quiet rustle in the bush. This space celebrates that beauty — gently, honestly, and with a sense of curiosity that never quite fades.

Welcome — and Happy Birding

Wherever you are in Australia, whoever you are, and however you bird, I hope you find something here that inspires you to step outside, look up, and follow the flutter of wings a little more often.

Welcome to Birding in Australia.
Your journey starts here — and I’m glad you’re part of it.