Canberra Birds and Wildlife

Canberra Birds and Wildlife There is such an amazing diversity of birds and wildlife in and around Canberra. We need to try to find balance. Gerard Jenkins

I created this page to share my love of nature (particularly birds) and photography, and to share some of the incredible beauty we are lucky to have here in and around Canberra, and in Australia. :)

Although I started the page to focus on and celebrate the diversity of wildlife in and around Canberra, I love to travel, so I also share photos from places further afield from time to time. I've fou

nd a lot of joy and peace watching and photographing nature, and I hope to encourage others to do the same. We need nature for our well-being, and now more than ever, it needs us for its well-being.

For anyone interested
17/01/2026

For anyone interested

📸 Registrations are now open for the 2026 BirdLife Photography Biennial Conference.

Taking place in Canberra on 7–8 March 2026, this two-day event brings together bird lovers, birdwatchers and photographers for inspiring talks, guided field trips and thoughtful conversations about how bird photography can make a real impact.

Expect:
• 12 presentations from leading photographers and conservation storytellers
• Pre- and post-conference field trips with photo opportunities
• End-of-day Q&A sessions
• Content suited to beginners through to advanced photographers
• An international keynote from Rachel Bigsby (UK)

🎟️ Tickets are limited – register now:
https://blpbc.birdlifephotography.org.au/

📸Georgina Steytler

08/11/2025

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BBTB
08/02/2025

BBTB

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is excited to announce that our collection includes an Amorphophallus titanum or Co**se Flower that is in bloom!

This rare and endangered plant blooms for just 24-48 hours and smells like rotting flesh.

You have the opportunity to witness this stunning bloom in person tomorrow Sunday 9 February and Monday 10 Feb between 9:30am - 4:20pm.

There are only a limited number of tickets available for this exclusive 2-day event. Tickets are free and grant access to a session time to view the Co**se Flower.

Grab your camera 📷, and secure your free tickets now on Eventbrite. Limited to 2 tickets per person, children under twelve accompanying an adult ticket holder do not need a ticket.

Visit the event link for more information and tickets https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1234146889569?aff%3Doddtdtcreator&source=gmail&ust=1739093610600000&usg=AOvVaw20EdOCBiQJv0b-t1_tnyFJ

Good interview with Gavin of ACT Snake Removals about the history and current status of government funding for snake rem...
19/12/2024

Good interview with Gavin of ACT Snake Removals about the history and current status of government funding for snake removals (there is none)

This season has already been the most challenging so far for ACT snake catcher Dr Gavin Smith, who is also an ecologist at the ANU. Dr Smith had at least 20 calls yesterday from people needing help with unwanted visitors, all of which he needs to balance with the demands of a full-time job.

08/12/2024

Summer (Winyuwangga in the Ngunnawal language) has arrived! A time to celebrate butterflies, beetles, birds from the north (we all know the call) and beautiful plants. A season to love despite days in the 30s and surprisingly high humidity. The common brown butterflies are everywhere at the moment. But soon the females will disappear to wait out the heat before laying their eggs in the cooler months (clever butterflies). Butterflies Australia Canberra Birds and Wildlife Friends of Mount Painter

16/11/2024

Please read this post from ACT Snake Removals, particularly as we head into summer

Gorgeous birds, and so lucky to have them nesting at one's home!
28/08/2024

Gorgeous birds, and so lucky to have them nesting at one's home!

Currawong. Not everyone's favourite bird, but still quite dignified looking
03/04/2024

Currawong. Not everyone's favourite bird, but still quite dignified looking

A must-have in everyone's collection!
01/04/2024

A must-have in everyone's collection!

This edition was released some time ago, but always handy for those of us still trying to work out the different bird species...

Good read
22/03/2024

Good read

If you see a bird but don’t record it in an app, did it even happen?

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