Backyard Buddies

What will happen to one of Australia's most endangered birds? This striking yellow-and-black feathered bird is sadly facing extinction unless more is done to protect their nests and habitat. Read more: ow.ly/OS1W50L0sKo

Introducing the #SouthernCassowary! These modern “dinosaurs” are physically formidable and fast-moving, with 10cm-long dagger-like talons on each of their feet. This means they jump feet first, attacking their target mid-air. #birdmonth #fnpw #backyardbuddies

Don't miss out! Take part in @BirdlifeOz Aussie Bird Count - 17-23 October 2022. For more info and to register go to aussiebirdcount.org.au #aussiebirdcount

🖤Fun fact!❤️ The Red-tailed #blackcockatoo "Karrak" has great cultural significance to First Australians dating back thousands of years. The #Karrak is believed to guide the spirits of loved ones on their journey to their resting places.

It's world #octopus day! 🐙 Did you know that octopuses have 3 hearts and blue blood 💙 💙 💙

Our @BackyardBuddies May B-Mail is coming out tomorrow! If you haven't signed up yet to receive these e-newsletters, click the link now! 👇 backyardbuddies.org.au/bmail/

With flooding across NSW and QLD our wildlife is in trouble. To find out what to do to support wildlife and to find your local wildlife group, visit backyardbuddies.org.au/help/wildlife-… Or download the ifaw wildlife rescue app from our friends at @ifawAU

We are thinking of the families and communities in devastating flood affected areas and all of our Backyard Buddies. If you want to know more about how to help wildlife click here: backyardbuddies.org.au/help/wildlife-… To support our flood relief, click here: support.fnpw.org.au/FNPW/Fundraisi…

Echidnas travel at a max speed of 2.3km/hr, certainly not enough to win the Bathurst 1000 but what they might lack in speed, they make up for as prolific diggers. #bathurst1000 #echidna #backyardbuddies #fnpw

Urban forests help native animals cling on to life in our cities. twitter.com/guardianeco/st…

Not in my backyard? How to live alongside flying-foxes in urban Australia theconversation.com/not-in-my-back… via @ConversationEDU

Wrestling the saltwater crocodile facts from fiction, plus how to stay safe in croc country: oak.ctx.ly/r/4h28f

Great weekend DIY project- Solitary Bee House! backyardbuddies.net.au/b-mail-newslet… #beehouse #savethebees #DIY

Autumn is a great time to build your solitary bee buddies a winter home: backyardbuddies.net.au/b-mail-newslet…

Awwww so lovely to see a froggy buddy finding a new home with plenty of cuddles. :) #charity #toy twitter.com/katemathair1/s…

@JThereseBass Great stuff! Which one did you decide it was?

Put fresh water out in cool shady places for wildlife today. For heat stressed animals offer water but not food.

Always slow down for animals at night twitter.com/teamswiftparro…

#koel birds keeping you up at night?? Find out some good news in our February Bmail backyardbuddies.net.au/b-mail-newslet…

Get your best duck face on at the museum! twitter.com/austmus/status…