Birding and related clubs and organisations in Australia
The web sites of the following clubs and organisations may be linked via their headings.
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Birding clubs and organisations
The Australasian Wader Studies Group (AWSG) is a special interest group of Birds Australia which coordinates and focuses studies on waders in Australia and throughout their migration routes in the Asia Pacific.
Australian Bird Study Association Inc (ABSA) supports, encourages and promotes the study of Australian birds and to contribute to their conservation.
Bird Observation and Conservation Australia (BOCA) is a national organisation with branches and affiliates in many regional areas of Australia.
Birds Australia (BA) is a national organisation with branches in many regional areas of Australia
Birds Australia Southern Qeensland (BASQ) is a regional group of Birds Australia.
Birds SA (South Australia) was founded in Adelaide in 1899 and is the oldest birding association in Australasia. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and study of Australian native birds.
Birdwatchers of Hervey Bay runs weekly birding outings in the area, and welcomes visitors.
Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG) observes, studies and conserves birds in the Canberra region.
Cumberland Bird Observers’ Club is an active birding organisation based in Sydney.
Toowoomba Bird Observers Inc. encourages the observation and study of the birds of the Toowoomba region
Related clubs and organisations
Friends of the Earth is a voluntary group based in Brisbane concerned with social and environmental justice.
Queensland Conservation is a peak non-government environment group which works to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland's environment.
Queensland Naturalists Club observes and studies a range of natural history topics.
