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25 Of The Best Bird Photos From The 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards

Some of the most incredible bird photography of 2026 has just been revealed by the BirdLife Australia Photography Awards. The competition celebrates the beauty and diversity of Australia’s native birds while helping support ongoing conservation work.

Bored Panda · Oct 7

Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?

It’s uncertain how native populations might be affected by the deadly H5 strain but seagulls, pelicans and black swans are among those species that have experts worried

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed

Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quolls

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Possums and gliders are pushing a native bird to extinction. What can we do?

From brightly coloured birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia’s native animals are a sight to behold.

The Conversation · Apr 28

Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most

On paper, Australia is a conservation success story.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Queensland’s forests are still being bulldozed — and new parks alone won’t save them

The Queensland government celebrated the creation of new national parks this year, with Premier David Crisafulli saying it is time to “get serious” and be “ambitious” in protecting nature.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Tawny frogmouth named 2025 Australian bird of the year winner

Perennial runner up finally claims the crown in the biennial Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll, ahead of Baudin’s black cockatoo and gang-gang cockatoo

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

Afternoon Update: Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan; Australia’s best-ranked university; and falcon chick ‘watch parties’

Donald Trump announced the agreement saying all of the hostages would be released and Israel would withdraw troops to an agreed upon line

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025

Going extinct ‘right under our noses’: the quiet plight of Australia’s rarest bird of prey

Restricted now to the tropical north, the mysterious red goshawk is fast disappearing as a result of climate change and habitat loss

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025

I used to think birds made life worth living only for those of us obsessed with them. Now I know the truth

It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I realised birds could have a powerful significance even for people who weren’t bird-nerds like me

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025