The Remarkable Ways Birds Stay Warm When Temperatures Fall

From fluffing their feathers and fuelling a fast metabolism to finding shelter and lowering their body temperature, birds have evolved a remarkable collection of strategies to survive winter.

Every Nest Has a Story

Discover the story behind LYFER's Nest For Your Head beanies, from the inspiration and design process to the Portuguese makers, premium materials and craftsmanship behind every stitch.

Where Do Birds Go? Understanding Bird Migration in Australia

One season they are here, and then they are gone. Discover why birds migrate, where Australia’s migratory birds travel and some of the species making these remarkable journeys.

Creating the Endangered Range: The Orange-bellied Parrot

The LYFER Endangered Birds Range began with a simple idea: Australian endangered birds need to be part of everyday conversation, and we wanted to create the conversation starter. The range is a gro...

In the Making - The Makers Behind LYFER - Topiku Sustainable Headwear

Every LYFER product has a story behind it. We believe understanding that story adds value to what you wear, carry, and use. In the Making is an Avian Journal series that takes you behind some of th...

Monoculars vs Binoculars: What’s the Difference for Birding?

 People often ask us whether a monocular can do the job of binoculars. Here’s the simple difference, where each one works best, and why both can have a place in modern birding.

Birding Spots in New South Wales: Some of our Favourite Places

Looking for some great (and a little different) birding spots in New South Wales? Here are four locations we really like, from coastal wetlands to valleys to urban habitats. This is part two of our...

In the Making - The Makers Behind LYFER - Known Supply and Lyons Apparel

Since launching LYFER in January 2025, we have learnt two big lessons. You are only as good as the makers you work with. And second, creating a product is a game of patience and understanding, but ...

When Australian Birds Become Invasive

What happens when Australian birds establish themselves overseas? We look at Rainbow Lorikeets in New Zealand, Australian Magpies in Fiji, and what invasive birds reveal about fragile island ecosys...

A Brief History of the Bird Field Guide, And Why We Still Reach For It

If you’ve spent any time birding, you’ve probably held a field guide in your hands, flicking through pages trying to match a fleeting moment while a bird frolics in the trees before you. Even now, ...