Gardening Through Bird Eyes
October's Masterclass is one for the birds! Have you ever wondered why you only see wattlebirds and noisy miners in your garden?
Gardens lacking structural layers and areas of dense planting favour these species, often referred to as 'bully birds' because they exclude smaller species like honeyeaters and wrens.
Join us for a fresh perspective on how noticing birds helps us grow better habitat gardens. Bird specialist Kirsty Costa will invite you to take a critical look at your garden 'through bird eyes'.
Kirsty will deepen your understanding of bird ecology so you can better determine what design elements and plants you can add or change to attract a greater diversity of birds to your garden.
In this Masterclass Kirsty will cover:
- Bird beaks: different beaks mean different diet - understanding what birds eat and the plants that can provide varied food for birds.
- Bird behaviours: habitat needs for shelter, nesting and other daily activities.
- Bird identification: simple tips to help you name the birds in your garden.
All sessions are recorded, and participants will receive a link to the recording which is active for one month.
Friends of SGA receive a 15% discount and Green Garden Professionals (GGPs) receive a 30% discount on Masterclass full price tickets. You can become a Friend of SGA here or join us as a GGP here.
Just enter the code associated with your current membership in the 'Discount Coupon' box at the end of the checkout process.
Details
You will learn
- Garden design ideas to attract a variety of birds to your garden.
- Understanding of bird ecology in relation to your garden.
- Bird identification tips.
You will get
- Access to the Masterclass recording for 1 month after the event.
Appropriate for
Experienced gardeners, horticulturalists and garden professionals.
Preparation
What to bring
- Your enthusiasm!
What to wear
Not applicable
Your Teacher
Kirsty Costa is a communications strategist, public speaker and host of Weekend Birder, one of Australia’s much-loved science and nature podcasts. As a communicator on everyday birds, nature and ecology, she translates complex information into clear, engaging language. Kirsty works at the intersection of conservation, storytelling and community engagement - helping people notice birds, understand ecology and feel more connected to the living world around them.
Organized by
Sustainable Gardening Australia
715 reviewsSustainable Gardening Australia (SGA) is a not-for-profit non-government organiation dedicated to achieving a healthy biodiverse planet.
Its driving purpose is to:
- Encourage, educate and enable home and professional gardeners to adopt sustainable gardening practices to protect or enhance the natural environment;
- Provide information, education and undertake research about the natural environment;
- Reconnect people to the natural world through gardening; and
- Ensure an understanding of the impacts that gardening decisions about chemical and resource use have on the natural environment well beyond their neighbourhood.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Terms & Conditions
SGA’s Booking Conditions
- Bookings are considered final once payment is made and no refunds will be given for non-attendance.
- If there are insufficient numbers for an event it may be cancelled or postponed by SGA. If this is the case, you will be notified and given the option of either a full refund or a transfer to a different SGA event of equivalent value.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time for registration and seating
Questions from past students
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Yes. All participants receive a link to the recording the day after the session. The recording is available to view for one month.
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Written material isn't provided. You can join the Zoom webinar from a mobile phone using the Zoom app, and every participant gets a link to the recording the day after the session.
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