NSW & ACT TWITCHATHON

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Applications for Twitchathon Funding Open Friday, 1 May!

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Are you a scientist or citizen scientist working on a project for bird conservation? We want to see your application for NSW & ACT Twitchathon 2026 Funding!

You could receive up to $35,000 for a research project to support bird conservation in Australia, all funded by a community of bird-lovers who want to see a better future for birds in this country.​

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Applications will be through our website form and will open on Friday, 1 May.

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Check back soon for application criteria and more information.

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Twitchathon 2026 Registration Opening Soon!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 31 October – Sunday, 1 November and join us for a weekend of fun, birdwatching, and conservation. Applications for team registrations will open in June, so please check back then.

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The NSW and ACT Twitchathon is a unique blend of friendly competition and community fundraising, where teams race against the clock to spot as many bird species as possible. Whether you’re a backyard birdwatcher, a first-time birder, or a seasoned twitcher, there’s a race for you: choose from 30-hour, 8-hour, or 3-hour challenges.

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Last year’s Twitchathon raised $28,000 to support vital research and conservation efforts for the Far Eastern Curlew at Port Hacking, Sydney. An incredible achievement powered by the community.

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Twitchathon has been running for 30 years and has already funded dozens of critical bird conservation projects across NSW and the ACT. Be part of this proud tradition – form a team, join the fun, and make a real difference for our birds.