These birds often share important nectar resources with honeybees, which presents a unique opportunity for monitoring and conservation.

This project is supported by North West Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

North West Local Land Services Senior Land Services Officer - Natural Resource Management, Leonie Coleman said beekeepers share our values in standing for the preservation of native flora.

"They have an extensive understanding of the relationship between our flowering eucalypts and the animals that depend on these flowering resources," Ms Coleman said.

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"In fact, beekeeper knowledge has been essential in helping us decide where and when to do releases of zoo-bred Regent Honeyeaters; our most endangered woodland bird, which happens to rely heavily on eucalypt blossom to survive."

Birdlife Australia's NSW Woodland Birds Project Officer, Candice Larkin, said BirdLife Australia has been collecting records of Swift Parrots (on the mainland) and Regent Honeyeaters, via targeted citizen-science surveys for more than 25 years.

"Given the relationship between the birds and the bees, beekeepers may be able to contribute to our knowledge of the distribution and breeding of these highly endangered species," Ms Larkin said.

"We are asking beekeepers to be observant for these two species and to notify us if they believe they have witnessed a potential sighting or breeding event."

If beekeepers have any queries about either of these species and how to best manage a breeding or competitive feeding event or would simply like to notify us of a key eucalypt flowering event, they can contact Candice Larkin at BirdLife Australia (candice.larkin@birdlife.org.au).

If beekeepers would like to report a Regent Honeyeater or Swift Parrot sighting, they can call BirdLife Australia at 03 9347 0757 or email woodlandbirds@birdlife.org.au

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