Now open: Birds with altitude challenge competition 2026
- BirdLife Northern Queensland
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
Survey Birds. Support Science. Win an unforgettable wildlife adventure!
1 July – 30 November 2026
Do you enjoy birdwatching, exploring the rainforest, and contributing to conservation? Join birders across the Wet Tropics in the Birds With Altitude Challenge Competition and help monitor how climate change is affecting our unique rainforest birds. Every survey contributes valuable citizen science data and brings you one step closer to winning an incredible wildlife experience.
🏆 Win a private wildlife tour
Have you always wanted to see a Golden Bowerbird, an elusive owl, a tree-kangaroo, platypus or another Wet Tropics specialty? Thanks to renowned naturalist and wildlife guide Alan Gillanders, the winner will receive:
A customised 4-hour wildlife tour for up to three people
Tailored to your interests
Guided by one of North Queensland's most respected naturalists
Prize valid until 30 June 2027.
📋 How to enter
Between 1 July and 30 November 2026:
Conduct surveys
Complete either BirdLife Australia's 2-hectare, 20-minute surveys or 500-metre area searches
Enter your data
Upload all surveys to Birdata.
Survey more and increase your chances!
The participant completing the highest number of valid surveys wins.
📍 Eligible survey areas
Surveys must be completed within these Key Biodiversity Areas:
Atherton Tablelands
Coastal Wet Tropics
Daintree
Paluma
Wooroonooran
Use the interactive KBA map to find survey locations.
🥇 Who wins?
The participant completing the highest number of valid surveys during the competition period will be declared the winner. All survey records must be entered into Birdata by 1 December 2026. The winner will be announced before Christmas 2026.
Need help?
Visit the Birds With Altitude webpage for:
✓ Survey Manual
✓ Site Guide
✓ Interactive Maps
✓ Training Resources
Every survey matters
The more you survey, the more you contribute, and the closer you come to an unforgettable wildlife adventure with Alan Gillanders.
Happy birding! 🐦🌿
BirdLife Northern Queensland gratefully acknowledges Alan Gillanders for generously donating the prize and supporting the Birds With Altitude Project.
BirdLife Northern Queensland Birds With Altitude project leaders and BirdLife Australia staff are not eligible to enter. Participant information will be handled in accordance with BirdLife Australia's Privacy Policy.
