THE Aussie Bird Count is on, and RiverConnect and Greater Shepparton City Council are encouraging community members to participate in Australia’s largest annual citizen science event.
Aussie Bird Count invites people to observe and count birds locally for 20 minutes a day throughout National Bird Week, held between October 20 and 26. The project is run by BirdLife Australia and aims to collect data about local bird populations.
Council is partnering with RiverConnect to promote the initiative, which will assist Council to understand patterns of species, gaps in species types and whether the One Tree Per Child Program is increasing bird populations in Greater Shepparton.
RiverConnect Community Advisory Committee Councillor Representative Cr Steven Threlfall, McEwen Ward, said the event is a fun way for people of all ages to be part of shaping the future of bird conservation.
“The data collected from this program helps Council to continue to make informed decisions regarding the future of our environment and outdoor spaces,” Cr Threlfall said.
The initiative encourages families, individuals and visitors to spend time outdoors and observe the birds they see. Residents can count birds and contribute to data, by using the free Aussie Bird Count app or website.
Residents can register for the event online, by visiting the Aussie Bird Count website: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/.
For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
