From small beginnings in 1964, the Canberra Ornithologists Group, now known as Canberra Birds, has grown into an effective and influential organisation that conducts bird surveys, supports research and actively puts its case for bird conservation to government and other organisations. We also offer activities and resources to our members and the community, along with opportunities to get involved in a variety of citizen science projects.

Our objects and purposes are to:

• encourage interest in, and develop knowledge of, the birds of the Canberra region;
• promote and co-ordinate the study of birds;
• promote the conservation of native birds and their habitat.