Friends of Birdrock Beach

07/09/2025

Please take the time to have a look at this XFOBB

After years of delays, the Federal Government has approved a massive wind farm on Robbins Island, Lutruwita/Tasmania. While investing in renewables is vital, this project threatens one of the rarest birds on Earth – the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP), with fewer than 200 left in the wild – and jeopardises critical habitat for migratory shorebirds.

We shouldn’t have to choose between tackling climate change and protecting wildlife. We can, and must, do both.

This decision is at odds with decades of work to save the OBP (including by our BirdLife team in the field 🪶). It’s also a stark reminder of why Australia desperately needs stronger nature laws.

✅ Enforceable national standards
✅ An independent Environment Protection Authority

📣 Add your voice to the call for nature law reform today:
https://birdlife.org.au/campaign/nature-laws/

📸 Orange-bellied Parrot by Deepak Kumar

05/09/2025

Today we celebrate World Shorebirds Day! These amazing birds connect our beach to the world.

Find out more: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/conservation-and-science/conserving-our-parks/marine-protected-areas/shorebirds-and-seabirds

Shorebirds and seabirds are some of the most extreme birds on the planet, but some of these bird species are facing tremendous threats.

04/09/2025

This looks fab. We're going and we hope to see you there!

Buy tickets at: https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Mornington-Peninsula-Bird-Festival-tickets?referrer=additional

16/08/2025

We can't wait for the Mornington Peninsula Bird Festival - what a fantastic event!

13/07/2025