BirdLife Österreich

BirdLife Österreich is a nature conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats through scientifically grounded action. It combines research, monitoring and conservation projects with public education and advocacy, giving people practical ways to support birdlife across Austria. Its work includes protecting threatened species and landscapes, restoring habitats, securing refuge areas for field and meadow birds, and promoting stronger nature protection policies. BirdLife also engages in issues such as wildlife crime and the impacts of agriculture on birds.

The organization offers resources for learning about and identifying birds, including species information, publications, guides and a bird-identification app. Through ornitho.at and the NaturaList app, volunteer observers can report sightings, contributing data used in conservation. Members and the wider public can take part in citizen science, events, courses, excursions and birdwatching activities. BirdLife provides advice on creating bird-friendly gardens, buildings and communities, as well as guidance on feeding birds and responding to wildlife encounters. People can support its work by joining, donating, volunteering or reporting observations.