Australia's mysterious 'Birdman' has spent two years feeding birds in the middle of the night, leaving the neighbourhood plagued by a daily 'poo explosion'
Image credit: A Current Affair Who is Australia 's mysterious ' Birdman of Burwood '? Why are residents complaining? Why does the man keep feeding
Image credit: A Current Affair Who is Australia 's mysterious ' Birdman of Burwood '? Why are residents complaining? Why does the man keep feeding the birds? Are authorities able to stop him? Feeding wild birds can become a problem A mystery that remains unsolved Residents of a Sydney suburb are trying to solve an unusual mystery after an unidentified man allegedly spent the past two years scattering birdseed on local streets in the middle of the night, attracting large flocks of native birds and leaving neighbours to deal with noise, bird droppings and property damage each morning. Dubbed the "Birdman of Burwood" by locals, the hooded figure reportedly arrives around midnight or 4 am, spreads seed outside apartment buildings and disappears before sunrise. Residents say his quiet but calculated routine has transformed their once-peaceful street into a noisy gathering place for cockatoos and corellas every morning. The daily influx of birds has left neighbours frustrated, with one resident describing the aftermath as a recurring "poo explosion". Despite CCTV footage, media attention and repeated complaints, the man's identity and motive remain unknown.The story first gained widespread attention after Australia's A Current Affair aired footage showing the unidentified man carrying buckets of birdseed through Burwood, an inner-west suburb of Sydney. Residents told the programme the man has followed the same routine for about two years, arriving before dawn wearing a hoodie, face covering and gloves.He reportedly ignores anyone who approaches him and quietly leaves once the seed has been scattered.The man carries out his routine with remarkable consistency.
He reportedly moves through the neighbourhood under the cover of darkness with speed and precision, scattering birdseed before leaving without stopping to watch the birds gather. Residents say he has never spoken to anyone or explained why he keeps returning, making it difficult for neighbours to identify him despite repeated sightings over the past two years.Residents say the scattered birdseed attracts large flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos and corellas shortly after sunrise. While the birds are native to Australia, their unusually large numbers have created problems for people living nearby. Residents say bird droppings cover parked cars, balconies, footpaths and outdoor furniture, while the birds' loud calls begin early each morning. Some also report damage to gardens and common areas, along with the cost of repeatedly cleaning their properties. One resident described the daily aftermath as a "poo explosion", a phrase that has since become associated with the story.According to residents, what was once a quiet residential street now erupts into loud squawking every morning as the birds descend to feed. One television report described the scene as an "all-you-can-eat buffet and an open-air toilet" for the birds. "He doesn't even stay and watch for the birds, he just leaves," resident Louis told A Current Affair. Another resident, Adam, said he had even stayed awake hoping to confront the man because the ongoing situation had become increasingly frustrating.No official explanation has ever been given.
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