Between October 19 to 25, Australians found more than half a million Rainbow Lorikeets which was the most sighted bird but it was the Australian Magpie which took the top spot in the Upper Lachlan, Goulburn Mulwaree and Wingecarribee.

The count coincides with Magpie swooping season occurring between August and October each year.

More than 27,000 people took part in the Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee and Goulburn Mulwaree and found more than 229 species.

"This year's Aussie Backyard Bird Count has broken the record for the number of surveys conducted and the number of birds counted," BirdLife Australia's Sean Dooley said.

"It really shows the importance that birds came to have in our lives this year," he said.

"As our personal worlds became more restricted and quieter, birds offered a much-needed connection with the outside world and brought us a sense of solace and delight."

In the Upper Lachlan, Goulburn Mulwaree and Wingecarribee, the tenth most sighted bird was the Noisy Miner; at ninth spot was the Superb Fairy-wren; at eighth spot was the Common Starling; in seventh the Australian Wood Duck; sixth the House Sparrow; fifth the Galah; fourth the Crimson Rosella; third the Little Corella; second was the Sulpher-crested Cockatoo; and the Australian Magpie.

Across Australia, the tenth most sighted bird was the Australian White Ibis; followed by the Common Myna; at eighth spot was the Silver Gull; in seventh the Welcome Sparrow; sixth the House Sparrow; fifth the Galah; fourth the Sulpher-crested Cockatoo; third the Australian Magpie; second was the Noisy Miner, and; the Rainbow Lorikeet.

There are over 800 bird species on Australian shores making up a crucial part of the ecosystem, according to BirdLife Australia.

Having native birds in your garden helps the environment by dispersing seeds, pollinating flowers, and controlling insects. Many native birds rely on gardens and parks for their survival.

BirdLife Australia suggests the key to designing a bird-friendly garden is lots of plants at different heights to create a multi-layered habitat.

"Start off with ground covers, small and medium-sized shrubs (for density) and, where possible, add trees that will provide year-round food and shelter for many different species. Use these simple principles to help you plan your garden."

As well as, providing additional resources by adding vegetation to existing gardens to attract new birds; having a ready supply of water or birdbath; including plants that flower at different times throughout the year, and; planting indigenous species to provide food and shelter for local native birds.