Meet Australia’s ‘Fairy Owl’ – the Australian Owlet-nightjar! Not an owl or nightjar, this unique species hides in hollows and pipes🦉🌙 Learn more: birdlife.org.au/news/june-bird… 📸 Australian Owlet-nightjar by JJ Harrison

Dearest Gentle Birdwatcher, Wishing you a happy Sunday! 🦜 📸 Princess Parrot by Andrew Silcocks, Regent Bowerbird by Ken Griffiths, Royal Penguin by AGAMI, Royal Spoonbill by Margot Kiessalt #birds #bridgerton #birdlifeaustralia #nature

🦜📸 The special theme for the 2024 BirdLife Photography Awards is Land of the Parrots! Visit birdlifephotoaward.org.au to get all the info on this year's awards and to sign up! Entries close August 5th. 📸 Red-rumped Parrot by Warren Chad

🌟 Meet our #BirdOfTheWeek, the Scarlet Honeyeater! 🐦 This tiny bird, the male with a tinkling, tuneful song, may be pint-sized at just 10 cm long, but he doesn't care – he paints the town red! ❤️ Read more: birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/… 📸Gary Beresford 🎶Marc Anderson

🌊Today is #WorldSeabirdDay! 🌊 Seabirds are vital to marine ecosystems and indicate ocean health. Today, we raise awareness of the threats they face. Learn more👇 birdlife.org.au/news/2024-worl… 📸Seabird Coordinator Emily out in the field with a Gould's Petrel chick

Check out this Superb Lyrebird showcasing its incredible repertoire of mimicry! 🐦✨ Many wild birds use mimicry in their song, but the complexity of the Superb Lyrebird's calls is truly remarkable. 📽️ Via @jeremyfilmsthings on Instagram

Thank you for making a HUGE impact on our Matched Giving Day! 🌟 Your donations help fund our vital conservation work. Together, we’re making a difference for our threatened birds. Thank you from all of us at BirdLife Australia! 📸Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo by Aaron Brown

Did you know we have a monthly BirdLife Australia Bulletin? 🦜 This month, we’re sharing an exciting Regent Honeyeater update, our Bird of the Month, avian influenza updates, and info on what birds are on the move near you! 🔗Join here: go.birdlife.org.au/l/946822/2024-… 📸Adam Edwards

🌳This is NOT just an ordinary tree – look again! Can you spot the hidden surprise? The Tawny Frogmouth is a master of disguise, blending so perfectly into tree bark that they become nearly invisible. They even strike a pose to look just like a branch! 📸Captured by Rob Paule

🦆 The Radjah Shelduck is our #BirdOfTheWeek! 🦆 This duck’s unique pale bill sets it apart from other Australian ducks and is so distinct it sits in its own special genus. The Radjah Shelduck forms lifelong bonded pairs 💞 📸 Glenn Roman, Gary Kramer & John Barkla

🏅 Meet some of Australia's BEST Olympic birds! Today, meet one of Australia's best divers, the Little Penguin! 🐧 They dive 6-69m (avg 30m), sprint 1.5-2 m/s, and stay submerged for over a minute! 📸 Phillip Island Nature Parks

🏅 Meet our sprint champ, the Emu! Running at speeds of up to 50 km/h and sometimes covering hundreds of kilometers a day, the Emu is both a sprint and long-distance athlete! Learn more👉 birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/… 📸Adam Edwards #Emu #OlympicBirds #BirdLifeAustralia #Birds

🏅 Next in our Olympic Birds series: the Victoria's Riflebird in Rhythmic Gymnastics! The male's display is spectacular! 🌟 They fan their wings into a circle, clap, twist, and show off their metallic throat feathers. 📸 Dr. Ferry

🐦 BirdLife Australia welcomes Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek’s announcement of over $1.6 million in Australian Government funding for threatened bird recovery! Read more 👉 birdlife.org.au/news/birdlife-… @TSCommissioner, @dcceew 📸Andrew Silcocks

We hope your Sunday is as splendid as this fairy-wren! 💙 📸 Splendid Fairy-wren by Sally Reynolds #Birds #BirdLifeAustralia #FairyWren #SplendidFairyWren #Nature

A proposed rocket launch site on SA’s Eyre Peninsula threatens to launch Mallee Whipbirds & Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wrens into extinction. The Minister must reject this proposal. 🐦Head to: birdlife.org.au/campaign/save-… to add your voice! 📸Glenn Pure

They’re Back! 🦅 The famous Collins St Peregrine Falcons have returned, soaring above Melbourne's CBD 🌆 and laying their first eggs of the season! 🥚🥚 Tune into the 24-hour live stream at: youtube.com/watch?v=VLLNNT…

When you and your besties are inseparable ♥️ 📸Rainbow Bee-eaters by Gary Meredith (Via BirdLife Australia Photography Awards) #RainbowBeeeater #BirdLifeAustralia #BirdLifeOz #Birds #Nature #Besties #Australia #WildlifePhotography