A free printable checklist of common Australian backyard birds — sit, watch and tick off who visits. A lovely habit for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
✓14 common Aussie backyard birds, named and ready to tick
✓Columns for “seen / heard” and the date
✓Blank rows to add your own sightings
✓A4 page, print and clip to a board
How to use it
Print the sheet and find a comfy window or a spot in the yard.
Sit quietly for about 20 minutes.
Tick each bird you see or hear, and jot the date.
Not sure who you saw? Sketch it and look it up together later.
Who it's for
Great for homeschooling families, citizen-science projects, and budding birdwatchers of any age.
Questions
Which birds are on the list?+
Common backyard visitors across much of Australia — Australian magpie, willie wagtail, rainbow lorikeet, sulphur-crested cockatoo, galah, kookaburra, noisy miner, magpie-lark and more, plus blank rows for your own.
Is it free?+
Yes — a free PDF download, no sign-up. Print as many as you like.
When’s the best time to watch?+
Early morning and late afternoon are busiest, but birds visit all day — especially near water or flowering plants.
