Monthly Archives: September 2026
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September 18, 2026
Flock Yeah: Australia's Biggest Birdwatching Week Is Back
Spring is well and truly in the air across Australia. The wattlebirds are back at the grevilleas, the rainbow lorikeets are squabbling over blossoms, and somewhere in a park near you, a magpie is perfecting its morning aria (or practising its swooping technique like Nick Daicos). Every October, for one glorious week, the rest of the country catches up with what bird lovers already know: our feathered neighbours are extraordinary, and they deserve a closer look.
Running from October 19th to 25th, 2026, National Bird Week is a celebration of Australia's incredible avian diversity. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or someone who just enjoys a magpie’s warble (or Magpies football highlights) with your morning coffee, National Bird Week is the perfect excuse to slow down and look up.
What Is National Bird Week?
National Bird Week is BirdLife Australia's flagship annual celebration of the birds we share our continent with. At its heart
