Avian Journals
Avian Journals explore birding through a wider lens. From well-being, culture, community, and the sheer brilliance of birdlife, each journal looks at how birds shape the way we move through the world.
Written by the LYFER team along with guest contributors, these articles celebrate the brilliance of birds and share our take on birding in the modern world. Always curious and definitely a little unexpected.

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...
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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...
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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, ...
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10 Questions Everyone Still Asks About Birds - Answered!
Where do birds go at night? Why do they sing in the morning? We answer 10 of the most searched bird questions with clear, accurate and curious insights.
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Birding Isn’t Becoming a Lifestyle. It Already Is.
If you’ve spent a bit of time reading recent headlines, you’ll notice a consistent and recurring conversation. Bird-watching is being rediscovered, it’s the latest thing being taken up by a younger...
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Bird-watching Binoculars, The Lowdown on Birding’s Most Important Tool
Birdwatching binoculars are one of the most important tools a birder will ever use. They turn distant movement into detail, bringing colour, behaviour, and character suddenly into focus. In this Av...
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A night with the Plains-wanderer
Our encounter with the endangered Plains-wanderer with Phil Maher.
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Bird the City: Rediscovering & Rebuilding Urban Life Through Birds
[Estimated read: 8 minutes] Cities are fast, crowded, and loud. They’re chaotic, demanding, and built to keep us moving, workers rushing, travellers passing through, locals navigating the grind, an...
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SPECIAL EVENT: Beaks & Barrels 2025 - SATURDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2025
We're excited to announce a first for LYFER in the event space. Pfeiffer Wines have asked us to be part of their first ever Beaks & Barrels event, combining two passions into one unique event....
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Lifting the Lid on Bird Hides: Global Edition
[Estimate Read: 4 minutes] Turns out Australia isn’t the only place hiding great bird hides. We went exploring for the most impressive, remote, beautifully designed, or just plain wild bird hides a...
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