How can we protect native birds from dangerous rat poisons? – free webinar!

Australia is home to a remarkable group of predatory birds whose skilful hunts have helped keep ecosystems in balance for millennia. Raptors, tawny frogmouths, ravens and even magpies each play vital roles in controlling small animals and invertebrates in our landscapes.

But the ongoing misuse of common and unregulated household poisons is resulting in baits that are intended for mice and rats, also harming native birds and pets.

BirdLife Australia scientists have uncovered alarming levels of rodenticide poison in Aussie birds, with one study finding over 60% of Powerful Owl livers tested showing harmful levels.

Decades of community pressure has finally led to a review of SGARs (Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides) with a preliminary decision on possible regulation expected this month. Australia is finally on the precipice of prohibiting the public sale of this dangerous class of poisons.  

But until this is achieved and despite the known risks, silent killer chemicals continue to be readily available in retail stores across Australia.

Join me, Dr Holly Parsons, Manager Priority Sites at BirdLife Australia, Dr Mike Lohr and Tarquin Moon, Nature Campaigner at BirdLife Australia for a practical session on how to manage rodents safely while protecting the birds we all love.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• How rodenticides work and which products are most dangerous
• Why birds of prey, pets and other wildlife are at risk
• Safer alternatives you can use at home, school, or in your community
• How BirdLife is working to implement stronger regulations for the most harmful poisons—and how you can help.

Webinar details

Date: Thursday 23 October, 2025

Time: 6pm-7pm AEDT

Meeting times in your time zone:

• 6pm AEDT – Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney
• 5:30pm ACDT – Adelaide
• 5pm AEST – Brisbane
• 4.30pm ACST – Darwin
• 3pm AWST – Perth  

How to join:

Register below to attend the webinar. A confirmation email will be sent to you with the link to the join the webinar on 23 October.