There has been a tenfold surge in bird sightings in recent months, as COVID-weary Melburnians take solace in nature.
Ms Gale isn't the only one who has started birdwatching during the pandemic.
"It's the feeling of doing something purposeful outside — for those of us who aren't joggers, who are using the hour for a walk," said Ms Gale. There is also the upcoming annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, a one-off snapshot that offers an insight into large-scale biodiversity trends.
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