Counting crows (and cockatoos, and kookaburras): BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count takes flight for 2026

With more than 3.7 million birds counted already, the annual bird survey is on track to beat last year’s record by the time it closes on Sunday 25 October Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Maths class looked more like owl-gebra for students at Cedars Christian College in Wollongong this week. With BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count under way, teacher Karen Jooste has blended birdwatching into the curriculum for her year 2s, using the coun
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- Counting crows (and cockatoos, and kookaburras): BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count takes flight for 2026.
With more than 3.7 million birds counted already, the annual bird survey is on track to beat last year’s record by the time it closes on Sunday 25 OctoberSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereMaths class looked more like owl-gebra for students at Cedars Christian College in Wollongong this week.With BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count under way, teacher Karen Jooste has blended birdwatching into the curriculum for her year 2s, using the count to learn about data collection, along with avian-themed narrative writing and lessons on biodiversity and conservation. Continue reading...
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