I’m participating in this while I’m stationary for the week looking after Terri the terrier. You might like to take part too. It runs all this week and you are encouraged to count in 20 minute time frames. Sounds like a good reason to sit quietly and appreciate your natural surroundings.

Here’s  the link that should take you to the website http://www.aussiebirdcount.org.au

You can also download an app for easy reporting but for me, the biggest advantage of the app is it helps you identify the birds with its Field Guide. The App looks like this –

This is the sort of information that the field guide gives you.

So, whether you take part in the bird count or not this is a handy little app for any time of the year and any place you may be.