# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birds in the Backyard ‘Bird Homes - From Twigs to Nest Boxes’ - Alexandra
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: Council is hosting a Birds in the Backyard webinar during the Aussie Bird Count (19-25 October 2026).

This engaging talk will explore the fascinating world of bird nests, nesting materials and nest boxes – from twigs and feathers to some surprisingly clever materials birds collect from their surroundings.

Participants will discover the materials birds use to build the nests​, understand how nest boxes can provide additional nesting opportunities​, become more curious about the birds living around them​, and learn how they can participate in the Aussie Bird Count, 19-25 Oct 2026.

We will broadcast the webinar live on Tuesday 20 October at Alexandra Council Chambers, Kinglake Library and Yea Library, or you can watch online.

The session will be led by well-known local amateur naturalist and guide at the Yea Wetlands Ron Litjens. Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.

To learn more about the in-person events, or the online webinar, email environment@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/birdsinthebackyard
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandra/birds-in-the-backyard-‘bird-homes-from-twigs-to-nest-boxes-alexandra/200030771040617
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandra
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Council Chambers, 32 Perkins St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia
- **lat**: -37.190943057897
- **long**: 145.70988682751
- **full address**: Council Chambers, 32 Perkins St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia, 35 Perkins St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia, Alexandra

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birds in the Backyard  Bird Homes - From Twigs to Nest Boxes  - Alexandra being held?
  - **A:** Birds in the Backyard  Bird Homes - From Twigs to Nest Boxes  - Alexandra takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 pm at Council Chambers, 32 Perkins St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia, 35 Perkins St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia, Alexandra.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birds in the Backyard  Bird Homes - From Twigs to Nest Boxes  - Alexandra?
  - **A:** Birds in the Backyard  Bird Homes - From Twigs to Nest Boxes  - Alexandra is organized by Murrindindi Shire Council.

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