Blue Lagoon Joins the Aussie Bird Count!
26 October 2026
From colourful lorikeets and cheeky Brush Turkeys to magnificent Black Cockatoos, birdlife is thriving at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort!
With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the beautiful Wyrrabalong National Park on the other, we’re lucky to share our little patch of paradise with an incredible variety of native Australian birds.
This October, the Blue Lagoon team took part in Bird Life Australia’s annual Aussie Bird Count, joining thousands of Australians in celebrating and protecting our feathered friends.
What is the Aussie Bird Count?
Held each October during National Bird Week, the Aussie Bird Count is one of Australia’s largest citizen science events.
The idea is simple: spend just 20 minutes observing and recording the birds around you, whether that’s in your backyard, at the local park or beside the beach.
These observations help BirdLife Australia build a picture of bird populations across the country, track changes over time and better understand how our native species are faring.
It’s a fun and easy way for people of all ages to connect with nature while contributing to important conservation research.
What Did We Spot at Blue Lagoon?
During our count, we recorded 11 different bird species around the resort, including some familiar faces and a few spectacular visitors!
- Australian Brush Turkeys – our cheeky resident birds, often spotted wandering around the resort.
. - Rainbow Lorikeets – bringing plenty of colour and chatter to the treetops.
. - Kookaburras – whose unmistakable laughter is a familiar sound around Blue Lagoon.
. - Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoos – magnificent native birds that inhabit the surrounding Wyrrabalong National Park, often announcing their arrival with distinctive calls.
. - Silver Gulls (Seagulls!) – familiar coastal characters, often seen gliding along the shoreline or searching for a snack on the beach.
. - Australian Magpies – intelligent and curious birds with beautiful warbling songs.
. - Butcherbirds – known for their impressive musical calls.
. - Swifts – speedy aerial visitors, often seen darting through the sky.
. - Masked Lapwings (Plovers) – distinctive ground-dwelling birds, often spotted on grassy areas.
. - Noisy Miners – lively native honeyeaters that certainly live up to their name!
. - Honeyeaters – busy little nectar-loving birds that play an important role in pollinating our native plants.
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And these are just some of the species that call our coastal surroundings home!
There’s Even More Birdlife to Discover!
While our count revealed 11 different species, that’s only a fraction of the birdlife that passes through Blue Lagoon and the surrounding bushland throughout the year.
Look skyward and you might spot a majestic sea eagle soaring overhead, while pelicans occasionally venture down from The Entrance to visit our stretch of coastline.
Perhaps one of the most remarkable visitors to the region is the critically endangered Swift Parrot, which has been known to frequent the surrounding national park.
These beautiful migratory parrots breed in Tasmania before travelling to mainland Australia in search of flowering eucalypts. The Central Coast provides important habitat for this increasingly rare species, making the protection of our local bushland all the more important.
It’s a wonderful reminder of just how valuable the natural environment surrounding Blue Lagoon really is.
Look, Listen and Enjoy – But Please Don’t Feed!
One of the best things about visiting Blue Lagoon is the opportunity to experience native wildlife right on your doorstep.
Whether you’re relaxing on your cabin deck, enjoying a morning cuppa beside your caravan or exploring the surrounding coastal tracks, there’s always something to see or hear.
We encourage everyone to enjoy our fantastic feathered friends, but please remember to never feed the wildlife.
While offering a curious bird a little snack might seem harmless, human food can be harmful to native animals.
Feeding also changes their natural behaviour and can cause them to become dependent on people for food.
The last thing any of us would want is to unintentionally cause harm to the beautiful wildlife we’re so lucky to share this environment with.
The best way to appreciate our feathered neighbours is to observe them from a respectful distance and let them enjoy their natural habitat.
Join the Next Aussie Bird Count!
Feeling inspired to discover the birds in your own backyard?
The Aussie Bird Count takes place every October, and anyone can participate. You don’t need to be a bird expert – just set aside 20 minutes, find a comfortable spot and start counting!
It’s a fantastic activity for families, kids and nature lovers, and every count contributes to a better understanding of Australia’s birdlife.
Find out more and get involved next year: www.aussiebirdcount.org.au
And next time you’re visiting Blue Lagoon, keep your eyes on the treetops and your ears open. You never know which feathered visitor you might discover!
