Weekend Birder

143 Filming What We Miss - with Jeremy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sometimes the moment you miss is the one you remember most. Wildlife filmmaker Jeremy (jeremyfilmsthings) shares how filming birds has changed the way he sees and listens to the living world.

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Birds featured: Satin Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird

Bird illustration: Superb Lyrebird (male)

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Feature: Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:55:05 GMT

Lyrebirds are famous for their mimicry and their role in the forest is even more amazing. Here's a special feature episode from Next-Gen Hills Naturalists podcast, hosted by Coen and Evie. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic and the science behind these remarkable birds.

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142 Next-Gen Hills Naturalists - with Coen

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Every bird sighting is a mystery waiting to be solved. 13-year-old bird lover Coen Pearson shares his journey from noticing little brown birds at Wilsons Promontory to launching a podcast and conservation group in the Dandenong Ranges.

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Bird illustration: Rufous Fantail

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141 Birding Between Games - with Mitch

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mitch Kenny visited a Blue Mountains lookout five times before he finally spotted a Peregrine Falcon. The Penrith Panthers player shares how birdwatching has become a vital mindfulness practice and a way to find a sense of calm during a hectic NRL season.

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Bird illustration: Peregrine Falcon

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140 Australian Owls - with Beth

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Most of us live closer to owls than we realise. Beth Mott introduces us to Australia’s owls and their unique behaviours, and what we can do to help them survive.

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🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

Birds featured: Australian Boobook, Barking Owl, Christmas Island Boobook, Eastern Grass Owl, Eastern Barn Owl, Greater Sooty Owl, Lesser Sooty Owl, Masked Owl, Powerful Owl, Rufous Owl and Tawny Frogmouth (not an owl).

Bird illustration: Australian Boobook

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139 Making Space for Birds - with Ben

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

A Powerful Owl was there the night Ben Cullen lost everything. He shares his deep commitment to birds, and the work he now does with Trust for Nature to protect habitat on private land.

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🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

Bird illustration: Powerful Owl

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138 Terns (Part 2) - with Claire

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Your questions kept coming! Dr Claire Greenwell returns to answer listener questions about leg colour, juvenile plumage, and how to photograph fast-moving seabirds with confidence.

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Bird illustration: Fairy Tern

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137 Terns (Part 1) - with Claire

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Australia’s terns are fast, fascinating and full of subtle differences. Dr Claire Greenwell shares how to tell Fairy Terns from Little Terns, what makes seabirds so unique and why community action is critical for their conservation.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Arctic Tern, Bridled Tern, Caspian Tern, Crested Tern, Fairy Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Little Tern, Roseate Tern, Sooty Tern, Whiskered Tern, White-winged Black Tern

Bird illustration: Fairy Tern

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136 Kingfishers in Cairns - with Jonah

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Jonah Lafferty shares why Cairns is kingfisher heaven - from Little Kingfishers at the Botanic Gardens to Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers up on the Tablelands - plus his favourite local hotspots for birdwatching in Far North Queensland.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Blue-faced Parrot-Finch, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Little Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, Silvereye, Yellow-billed Kingfisher

Bird illustration: Little Kingfisher

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135 Pacific Black Duck - with Jason

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

From its eyebrow to its shimmering wing panel, there is lots to learn about the Pacific Black Duck. Scientist and conservationist Jason Graham does a deep-dive (pun intended) into this impressive bird and provides insights into a large conservation story unfolding in Tasmania.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Little Wattlebird, Pacific Black Duck, Mallard

Bird illustration: Pacific Black Duck

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134 The 700 Birds Project - with Bridget and Jane

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Artists Jane Rusden and Bridget Farmer share the story behind The 700 Birds Project - a long-term plan to travel in short trips and draw every bird they encounter. From Gluepot to Hattah-Kulkyne and Chiltern, they talk birding misadventures, advice about field sketching and why birds keep pulling them back into new places.

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If you want to help the people and wildlife affected by the 2026 Victorian bushfires:

Trust for Nature Bushfire Recovery Appeal - https://trustfornature.org.au/campaign/bushfire-support/

Harcourt Progress Relief Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/harcourt-progress-relief-fund

Zoos Victoria Emergency Wildlife Fund - https://www.zoo.org.au/donate/emergency-wildlife-how-we-help/

Birds mentioned in this episode: Gang-gang Cockatoo, Regent Parrot

Bird illustration: Regent Parrot

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133 Why do birds sing? - with Gráinne

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Dr Gráinne Cleary explains what birds are really doing when they sing. Along the way, she shares simple ways to tune your ear and hear birdsong as communication, not background noise.

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🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Magpie, Magpie-Lark, Noisy Miner, Superb Fairywren, Zebra Finch

Bird illustration: Noisy Miner

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132 Wingmate - with Brandon

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Brandon Chapman chats about how birdwatching and game design come together in Wingmate, an app that helps people notice birds, build life lists and turn everyday walks into moments of curiosity and connection.

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🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Comb-crested Jacana, African Jacana

Bird illustration: Comb-crested Jacana

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131 Falling in Love with Birds - with Shane and Kayte

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Shane and Kayte Cheney share how birds became part of their love story, from noticing backyard species to building shared rituals, travel memories and a joyful first year of birdwatching together.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/131-falling-in-love-with-birds

🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Boobook, Green Catbird, Rufous Whistler

Bird illustration: Rufous Whistler

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Encore: Magpies - with Mandy

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Revisit one of Weekend Birder’s most loved episodes. Dr Mandy Ridley shares what research reveals about Australian Magpies, including their intelligence, communication behaviours and how we can help them to thrive.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/encore-magpies

🎵 Australian Magpie recording by Eddy Smith (XC747690) - https://xeno-canto.org/species/gymnorhina-tibicen

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Magpie, Arabian Babbler, Pied Babbler

Bird illustration: Australian Magpie

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130 Birds and Books - with Angela

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Angela Savage shares how books and birdwatching shape the way we notice the world. From crime novels to picture books to non-fiction guides, Angela has a generous reading list for bird lovers of all ages.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Arctic Tern, Barking Owl, Magpie, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spotted Pardalote, Swamp Harrier

Bird illustration: Spotted Pardalote

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129 Birds Between Laps - with Jenna

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester shares how birdwatching fits between training sessions, the birds she notices from the pool, and why birds have become a grounding part of life under pressure.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Australia’s five cormorants

Bird illustration: Little Pied Cormorant

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128 Nature People - with César

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Wildlife veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work, his new book Nature People, and why birdwatching remains a grounding force in his life.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/128-nature-people

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🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from - https://www.wildambience.com

Birds mentioned in this episode: European Starling, Superb Fairywren, Wompoo Fruit-dove

Bird illustration: European Starling

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127 Pelagics - with Holly

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Pelagic trips take you far offshore to the seabirds most of us never get to see. Dr Holly Kirk shares what turns up at the continental shelf, how to spot albatrosses and petrels, and how to prepare so the day feels exciting rather than overwhelming.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: White-faced Storm-Petrel, Grey-headed Albatross

Bird illustration: Grey-headed Albatross

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126 Birds, Business and Big Hearts - with Josh and James

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand, the currawong that changed everything, and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design.

🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/126-birds-business-and-big-hearts

🎵 Pied Currawong recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from wildambience.com

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Pied Currawong, Golden-shouldered Parrot

Bird illustration: Pied Currawong

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125 Observe, Learn and Protect - with Spencer

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats with Kirsty in Melbourne’s Royal Park about birdwatching, Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community.

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Birds mentioned in this episode: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Bird illustration: Glossy-black Cockatoo

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124 Parrot Evolution - with Tim

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots.

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🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

Birds featured: Kea, Kākā, Little Corella, Pygmy Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo

Bird illustration: Little Corella

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123 Every Bird in the World - with Cob

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Birding with Cob shares how a Tawny Frogmouth sparked his passion, the global adventures that followed, and why birdwatching has become a worldwide community of curiosity and connection.

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Birds featured: Andean Condor, Flamingos (James’s Flamingo, Andean Flamingo, Chilean Flamingo), Harpy Eagle, Tawny Frogmouth

Bird illustration: Chilean Flamingo

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122 Pardalotes and Parrots - with Cat

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Australia’s 2025 Top Tour Guide, Cat Davidson, shares the magic of Inala on Bruny Island - home to Forty-spotted Pardalotes, Swift Parrots and Tasmania’s other incredible birdlife.

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Birds featured: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Snowy Owl, Striated Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed Eagle

Bird illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote

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121 Bird Bird Bird - with Rove

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/121-bird-bird-bird

🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds featured: Hummingbird, New Holland Honeyeater, Galah, Striated Pardalote, White-cheeked Honeyeater, Willie Wagtail, Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise

Bird illustration: Galah

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Encore: Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:07:11 GMT

Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behaviours and how we can help them thrive in the wild.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/09-tawny-frogmouths-with-marian

👑Tawny Frogmouth Named 2025 Bird of the Year - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/16/tawny-frogmouth-2025-australian-bird-year-winner

🎵 Tawny Frogmouth recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Tawny Frogmouth

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120 This Bird - with Astred and Holly

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This joyful chat with award-winning illustrator Astred Hicks and BirdLife Australia’s Dr Holly Parsons is about noticing everyday urban birds, playful ways to watch with kids and the surprising travels of the tiny Silvereye.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us

🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds featured: Powerful Owl, Silvereye, Spotted Pardalote, Tawny Frogmouth

Bird illustration: Silvereye

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Birds that Connect Us - with Amanda

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Join nature guide Amanda Lamont in Broken Hill and Mungo National Park as we marvel at pink cockatoos and explore how birdwatching connects us to place, people and ourselves.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us

🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Birds featured: Australian Pelican, Chirping Wedgebill, Pink Cockatoo, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, White-winged Fairywren

Bird illustration: Pink Cockatoo

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Season 4 Trailer

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Get a taste of what’s to come in Season 4. Our curiosity will lead us to science, community and the surprising ways birds shape our world.

🎵 Laughing Kookaburra recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Superb Fairywren

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118 Season Finale - with the Weekend Birder Community

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

It’s the Season 3 finale of the Weekend Birder podcast. Hear Australian bird stories, questions, and recordings from listeners in this joyful community celebration.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/118-season-finale

🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo

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117 Dawn Chorus - with Andrew

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Discover the magic of the Australian dawn chorus in this conversation with sound recordist Andrew Skeoch. Explore how bird calls can teach us about listening, ecology, and connection to place.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/117-dawn-chorus-with-andrew

🎵 Recordings by Andrew Skeoch - https://www.andrewskeoch.com

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Bird illustration: Grey Shrikethrush

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116 Broken Hill - with Anika

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Head to Broken Hill with Dr Anika Molesworth to meet the birds of the outback and discover how farming and conservation can work together in Australia’s arid landscapes.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/116-broken-hill-with-anika

🎵 Emu recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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115 Casual Birding - with Suzy

Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Look at Australian birds with new eyes. In this episode, English birdwatcher and podcaster Suzy Buttress shares her birding adventures, her love for connecting with people through birds, and her favourite places to go birding in the UK.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/115-casual-birding-with-suzy

🎵 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Red Knot

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114 Bird of Prey Q&A - with Steve

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Raptor expert Stephen Debus answers listener questions about birds of prey in Australia - from eagles and falcons to parenting, prey and plumage. A must-listen for bird nerds and curious nature lovers.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/114-bird-of-prey-qa-with-steve

🎵 Bird of prey recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Wedge-tailed Eagle

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113 Birdwatching for All - with Ian and Julie

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Discover how Ian and Julie, two passionate birders, are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and nature lovers of all abilities.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/113-birdwatching-for-all-with-ian-and-julie

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Bird illustration: New Holland Honeyeater

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112 Bird Videos - with Scot

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Discover how to film birds in the wild with conservationist and videographer Scot from Bird Bites. Learn which cameras he recommends, what makes a good bird video, and how storytelling can help protect birds.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/112-bird-videos-with-scot

🎵 Paradise Riflebird recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Painted Honeyeater

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111 Fairywren Quest - with Maggie

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Discover how Maggie Galbraith's quiet approach to birdwatching led a nation-wide quest to see all of Australia’s fairywrens, and an unforgettable moment with the White-winged Fairywren.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/111-fairywren-quest-with-maggie

🎵 White-winged Fairywren recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Illustration: White-winged Fairywren

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110 Slow Birding - with Joan

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Discover how biologist Joan Strassmann applies the ideas of slow food to birdwatching. This episode invites you to slow down, notice your local birds, and deepen your connection to nature.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/110-slow-birding-with-joan

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Bird illustration: House Wren

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109 Tasmania - with Ramit

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Tasmanian bird guide Ramit Singal shares stories of pelagics, rare sightings, and the rewards of showing others the beauty of Australian birds.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/109-tasmania-with-ramit

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Bird illustration: Yellow Honeyeater

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108 Birds on Farms - with Shannon

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Ecologist Shannon Creaney explains how BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms program is helping farmers protect habitat and support threatened species across Victoria.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/108-birds-on-farms-with-shannon

🎵 Regent Honeyeater recording by Ross Crates (XC661747) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: Little Honeyeater

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107 Did You Spot It - with Jason

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Cartoonist and author Jason Rodgers shares how his illustrated book Did You Spot It? helps kids become birdwatchers and notice the birds in their everyday lives.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/107-did-you-spot-it-with-jason

🎵 Laughing Kookaburra recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Laughing Kookaburra

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106 Ornithology - Paperback Perfumes crossover

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Explore the life of Elizabeth Gould, wife of John Gould, through scent and storytelling. This crossover with Clare Presser from Paperback Perfumes podcast dives into science illustration, colonial history, and the sensory power of birds.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/106-ornithology-paperback-perfumes-crossover

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Bird illustration: Superb Lyrebird

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105 Birding in a Kayak - with Marian

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Marian Blake shares how kayaking brought her closer to birds and people. Hear how she found community, calm and a White-bellied Sea-eagle on the waters of Bendigo.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/105-birding-in-a-kayak-with-marian

🎵 White-bellied Sea-eagle recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: White-bellied Sea-eagle

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104 Gang-gang Cockatoos - with Holly and Gee

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Explore the quirky charm of Gang-gang Cockatoos with Dr Holly Parsons and Gee Hounsell. Hear how science, citizen action, and love for birds come together to protect this iconic species.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/104-gang-gang-cockatoos-with-holly-and-gee

🎵 Gang-gang Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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103 Thriving in the City - with Jacinta

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Urban ecologist Jacinta Humphrey shares how to make our cities better for birds and gives backyard tips, habitat design ideas and insight into what’s threatening our urban birdlife.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/103-thriving-in-the-city-with-jacinta

🎵 Noisy Miner recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Noisy Miner

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102 Birds and Music - with Ruby

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Musician Ruby Gill shares how birds and nature shape their life, lyrics, and identity. A moving conversation about place, belonging, and listening deeply.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/102-birds-and-music-with-ruby

🎵 Blue Jay recording by Dan Lane (XC215532), African Paradise Flycatcher and Hadada Ibis recordings by Tony Archer (XC603822, XC686712) – all licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: African Paradise Flycatcher

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101 Swallows and Martins - with Lorne

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Urban birder Lorne Johnson he shares his love of swallows, martins and the fast-paced birds that fill Sydney's skies.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/101-swallows-and-martins-with-lorne

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Bird illustration: Welcome Swallow

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100 Birdwatching Slang with Cesar, Kylie, Sean and Steph

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Episode 100 with birding slang, hilarious moments and insights from Cesar Puechmarin, Kylie Soanes, Sean Dooley and Steph Chambers. A fun exploration birdwatcher language and culture.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/100-birdwatching-slang-with-cesar-kylie-sean-and-steph

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Bird illustration: Rainbow Lorikeet

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99 Emus and Cassowaries - with Luca

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Young birdwatcher Luca shares why emus and cassowaries are some of Australia’s most fascinating birds, and why we need to protect the landscapes they call home.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/99-emus-and-cassowaries-with-luca

🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson – licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Southern Cassowary

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98 Bush Stone-curlews - with Paula

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:57 GMT

Wildlife researcher Paula Wasiak shares the journey of bringing Bush Stone-curlews back to Phillip Island, from radio-tracking to community science and everything in between.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/98-bush-stone-curlews-with-paula

🎵 Bush Stone-curlew recordings by Ken George (XC857992) and Marc Anderson – licenced from https://xeno-canto.org and https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Bush Stone-curlew

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97 Local Big Year Celebration - with Hugh, Jo and Sophie

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:34 GMT

Celebrate the Local Big Year with stories from Hugh Possingham, Jo Bangles and Sophie Walker. A delightful episode about birding close to home and paying attention to what’s just outside your door.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/97-local-big-year-celebration-with-hugh-jo-and-sophie

🎵 Bassian Thrush recording by Marc Anderson – licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Dollarbird

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96 Thirmele Lakes - with Kylie

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:00:34 GMT

Wollondilly birder Kylie Savidge shares her favourite walk near Sydney, called Thirmele Lakes, and the birds that make it special (from robins to Rockwarblers).

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/96-thirmele-lakes-with-kylie

🎵 Cape Barren Goose recording by Ian Woxvold (XC603281), Rockwarbler by Greg McLachlan (XC380577), and Black-faced Monarch by Marc Anderson – licenced from https://xeno-canto.org and https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Rock Warbler

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95 Bushfire Recovery - with Ben

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:59 GMT

Ben Williams from Trust for Nature shares how East Gippsland’s birds and forests are recovering after the Black Summer fires, and what landholders are doing to help.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/95-bushfire-recovery-with-ben

🎵 Black-faced Monarch recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Black-faced Monarch

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94 Mount Annan - with Glenn

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:00:31 GMT

Wildlife photographer Glenn Smith shares why he returns to Mount Annan week after week, and the moments that keep him coming back to this beautiful garden.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/94-mount-annan-with-glenn

🎵 Little Grassbird recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Brown Falcon

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93 A Game Called Birds - with Chris and Corey

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:59 GMT

Chris Bury and Corey Graham reveal how they turned their love of Australian birds into a cheeky board game, and why sparking playful conversations about birds really matters.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/93-a-game-called-birds-with-chris-and-corey

🎵 Dusky Woodswallow recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Tasmanian Native Hen

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92 Bird Mimics with Vicky

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:14 GMT

Bird mimicry, learning and communication are helping us rethink the sounds of the bush. Dr Vicky Austin reveals the secret vocal world, including female lyrebirds.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/92-bird-mimics-with-vicky

🎵 Audio references include magpie mimicry via 7News and Superb Lyrebird vocalisations from Vicky’s research - see all tools and links at weekendbirder.com

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Bird illustration: Pied Butcherbird

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91 Margaret River - with Lucy

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:44 GMT

Lucy Curtin shares her love of Red-winged Fairywrens and others birds that live in Margaret River in WA. She also talks about how birdwatching has helped her navigate ADHD.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/91-margaret-river-with-lucy

🎵 Red-winged Fairywren recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Red-winged Fairywren

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90 Avian Influenza - with Michelle

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:46 GMT

Dr Michelle Wille gives a gentle explanation about how avian influenza HPAI is affecting wild birds and what steps are being taken to prepare for outbreaks in Australia.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/90-avian-influenza-with-michelle

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Bird illustration: Australasian Gannet

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89 Brush-turkeys with Ann

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:12 GMT

Dr Ann Göth describes the hidden life of Australian Brush-turkeys, from their nesting mounds to their city adventures, and why they deserve more of our respect.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/89-brush-turkeys-with-ann

🎵 Australian Brush-turkey recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Australian Brush-turkey

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88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return - with Cezary and Leo

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:06 GMT

Cezary and Leo, from Two Birders Two Bikes, return from their epic cycling birdwatching adventure across Australia. Hear stories of rare sightings, meaningful moments and community connection.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/88-two-birders-two-bikes-return

🎵 Recordings include Noisy Scrubbird by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com, and Princess Parrot and Black Grasswren by Nigel Jackett - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: Princess Parrot

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87 Where Song Began - with Tim

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:15 GMT

Tim Low, author of Where Song Began, shares how Australia shaped the evolution of songbirds. He also explains why birds remain one of the best storytellers of place.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/87-where-song-began-with-tim

🎵 Brown Thornbill recording by Ramit Singal (XC571148) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

🎵 Chestnut-crowned Babbler recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: White-browed Babbler

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86 Twitchathon - with Mick and Bastian

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:00:09 GMT

Bird lovers Mick Roderick and Bastian Fox Phelan share their love of Twitchathon - a fun and high-speed birdwatching competition in NSW and ACT.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/86-twitchathon-with-mick-and-bastian

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Bird illustration: Hooded Plover

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85 Pigeons and Doves - with Sean

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:41 GMT

Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia explains why Australian pigeons and doves deserve more love, and how birdwatchers can help track them through the Aussie Bird Count.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/85-pigeons-and-doves-with-sean

🎵 Spinifex Pigeon recording by Christopher Watson (XC642946) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: Crested Pigeon

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84 Awe and Wonder - with Karen

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:41 GMT

Environmental educator Karen Jones shares how awe and wonder can rewire our brains, boost wellbeing and help us connect more deeply with birds and nature.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/84-awe-and-wonder-with-karen

🎵 Japanese Woodpecker recording by Peter Boesman (XC285938) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: Willie Wagtail

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Season 3 Trailer

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:00:02 GMT

Weekend Birder is back for Season 3! This quick trailer gives you a sneak peek of what’s coming - new guests, fun facts and birdwatching tips to help you connect with birds and the people who love them.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast

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Bird illustration: Superb Fairywren

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83 Birding Stories - with the Local Big Year crew

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:10 GMT

Birdwatchers from across Australia share their favourite moments from a Local Big Year - a challenge to connect more deeply with birds in your own backyard.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/83-birding-stories-with-the-local-big-year-crew

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Bird illustration: Eastern Barn Owl

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82 Listening to Birds - with Vicky

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:31 GMT

Dr Vicky Austin shares how birds use sound in surprising ways, including female mimicry and chick learning. She also gives advice about recording bird calls with apps like Merlin and BirdNet.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/82-listening-to-birds-with-vicky

🎵 Superb Lyrebird recording by Nick Talbot (XC340211) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org

🎵 Superb Fairywren recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Superb Fairywren (female)

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81 Birdwatching in WA - with Jeremy

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:00:07 GMT

Jeremy Ringma shares the top birding spots across Western Australia (from arid zones to wetlands), and stories about the birds that live there.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/81-birdwatching-in-wa-with-jeremy

🎵 Eastern Yellow Wagtail recording by Geoff Carey (XC729999) - xeno-canto.org

🎵 Shark Bay Scrubwren recording by Matthias Feuersenger (XC107871) - xeno-canto.org

🎵 Noisy Scrub-bird and Western Gerygone recordings by Marc Anderson - wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Western Rosella

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80 Two Birders Two Bikes - with Cezary and Leo

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:19 GMT

Follow the journey of two passionate young birders, Leo and Cezary from Two Birders, Two Bikes. They are cycling 15,000km around Australia spotting birds and raising funds to build a school in Timor Leste.

🚲 Join us in donating to Cezary and Leo’s fundraiser - spenditwell.com/6730-2/

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/80-two-birders-two-bikes-with-cezary-and-leo

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson - wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Grey Honeyeater

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79 Latham's Snipe - with Birgita

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:53 GMT

Scientist Birgita Hansen reveals the secret and remarkable life of the Latham’s Snipe, a wetland-loving, long-distance shorebird migrant.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/79-lathams-snipe-with-birgita

🎵 Painted Snipe recording by Peter Boesman - xeno-canto.org

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Bird illustration: Latham's Snipe

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78 Unexpected Moments - with McKinley

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:38 GMT

Discover the surprising moments of birdwatching with young nature photographer McKinley Moens. You’ll hear about bathing birds, foot quivering and the rare Regent Honeyeater.

🎧 All links and photos here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/78-unexpected-moments-with-mckinley

🎵 Regent Honeyeater recordings by Ross Crates – xeno-canto.org

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77 Plains-wanderer - with Chris

Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:56 GMT

Discover the quirks of the rare Plains-wanderer. Chris Hartnett from Zoos Victoria chats about its unique appearance, behaviours and genetics.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/76-plains-wanderer-with-chris

🎵 Plains-wanderer recording by Frank Lambert (XC366840 – https://xeno-canto.org

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76 Bird Walks - with Damian

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:00:46 GMT

Explore birdwatching in Castlemaine, Orbost and beyond with birder and guidebook author Damian Kelly in this walk-focused episode.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/76-bird-walks-with-damian

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Bird illustration: Little Friarbird

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75 Kites - with Edward

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:01 GMT

Learn about Australia's four kite bird species through the eyes of 10-year-old Edward in this fun and family-friendly episode.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/75-kites-with-edward

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Whistling Kite

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74 Eastern Yellow Robin - with Lana

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:00:46 GMT

Learn about the life of the Eastern Yellow Robin and discover what makes this bird so special, from behaviours to genetics, with ornithologist Lana Austin.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/74-eastern-yellow-robin-with-lana

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from - https://wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Eastern Yellow Robin

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73 Eastern Osprey - with Pip

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:00:42 GMT

Enter the world of the Eastern Osprey and the citizen science projects helping us understand this bird of prey, with birder and photographer Pip Grant-Taylor.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/73-eastern-osprey-with-pip

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Bird illustration: Eastern Osprey

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72 From Dawn to Dusk - with Shelley

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:39 GMT

Listen to the stories of award-winning nature photographer Shelley Pearson and discover how light, patience and perspective bring birds to life through her lens.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/72-from-dawn-to-dusk-with-shelley

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Bird illustration: Banded Stilt

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71 More than Meets the Eye - with Gráinne

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:39 GMT

Curious about feathers, eyelids or legs? Dr Gráinne Cleary explains the quirky bird features that have more in common with us than you think.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/71-more-than-meets-the-eye-with-grainne

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Bird illustration: Galah

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70 Birding in East Gippsland - with Luca

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:27 GMT

Go birdwatching through the eyes of an 11-year old. Luca shares his love of East Gippsland, birding wishlists and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/70-birding-in-east-gippsland-with-luca

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Bird illustration: Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher

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69 Silos and Sacred Kingfishers - with Geoffrey

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:10 GMT

Explore Australia's birds through public art. Geoffrey Carran shares how kingfishers, kookaburras and endangered species inspire his massive silo murals.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/69-silos-and-sacred-kingfishers-with-geoffrey

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from https://wildambience.com

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎨 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Sacred Kingfisher

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68 Strength of Country - with Jack

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:00:58 GMT

Discover the connection between birds, First Peoples cultures and ecology. Dr Jack Pascoe shares stories from the Otways and the joy of listening to Fan-tailed Cuckoos.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/68-strength-of-country-with-jack

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from https://wildambience.com

🦅 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Fan-tailed Cuckoo

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67 Bird Feathers - with Freia

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:15 GMT

Some bird feathers aren't what they seem. Artist Freia Noss shares the science behind colour and iridescence, and her love of Australian ducks.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/67-bird-feathers-with-freia

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Bronze-winged Pigeon

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66 Swift Parrots - with Beau

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:04 GMT

Celebrate the Swift Parrot - Australia’s 2023 Bird of the Year. Beau Meney from Birdlife Australia shares how to spot them and why protecting them matters.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/66-swift-parrots-with-beau

🎵 Swift Parrot recording by Ramit Singal (XC502302) - https://xeno-canto.org/502302

🎵 Swift Parrot recording by Vicki Powys (XC30641) - https://xeno-canto.org/30641

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦜 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Swift Parrot

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65 Birding on a Balcony - with Christine

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:00:43 GMT

Discover how birdwatching from a balcony brought joy during lockdown. Christine Parrott shares her love for everyday birds and urban birding.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/65-birding-on-a-balcony-with-christine

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from - https://wildambience.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦅 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Spotted Pardalote

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64 Beach Birds - with Bridget

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:38 GMT

Australian artist Bridget Farmer shares her love of Australia’s beach birds (like oystercatchers and plovers) and how they inspire her art and children’s books.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/64-beach-birds-with-bridget

🎵 Eastern Curlew recording by Nigel Jacket (XC233203) – https://xeno-canto.org

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Sooty Oystercatcher

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63 New Homes for Urban Birds - with Kylie

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:00:49 GMT

Dr Kylie Soanes shares clever and inspiring urban conservation ideas, from bird nesting hollows to floating wetlands, and the joy of spotting birds in unexpected places.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/63-new-homes-for-urban-birds-with-kylie

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🐦 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Purple-crowned Lorikeet

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62 Birding Beyond Barriers - with Richard

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:27:18 GMT

Paralympian Richard Cordukes shares his passion for birdwatching and the birds of northern Australia, including the Western Bowerbird and Gouldian Finch. He also shares the opportunities and challenges of birding in a wheelchair.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/62-birding-beyond-barriers-with-richard

🎵 Western Bowerbird recording by Marc Anderson licenced from - https://wildambience.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦅 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Gouldian Finch

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61 Big City Birds - with John

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:10 GMT

Dr John Martin shares insights from the Big City Birds project, where citizen scientists and ecologists work together to better understand Australian ibis, corellas and cockatoos.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/61-big-city-birds-with-john

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦉 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Australian Ibis

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60 Bruny Island - with Ella

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:18 GMT

Escape to Bruny Island in Tasmania to see rare birds like the Forty-spotted Pardalote and Swift Parrot. This chat is with Ella Roles, Bruny Island Festival Coordinator.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/60-bruny-island-with-ellla

🎵 Forty-spotted Pardalote recording by Pieter de Groot Boersma (XC657390) – https://xeno-canto.org/species/Pardalotus-quadragintus

🎵 Swift Parrot recording by Ramit Singal (XC502302) – https://xeno-canto.org/species/Lathamus-discolor

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🐤 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote

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59 Birder Beginnings - with Luke

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:54 GMT

Teenage birdwatcher Luke Eaton shares how his love for birds began, his conservation efforts, and his admiration for the King Parrot and Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/59-birder-beginnings-with-luke

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

🐦 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: King Parrot

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58 Thornbills - with Ricki

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:18 GMT

Bird guide Ricki Coughlan shares how to identify Australia’s thornbills and other Little Brown Birds, and offers tips for using binoculars with confidence.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/58-little-brown-birds-with-ricki

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

🐤 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Brown Thornbill

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57 Birding in Darwin - with Amanda

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:27:00 GMT

Explore Top End birding with Dr Amanda Lilleyman. Learn about Red Knots, Far Eastern Curlews, Kakadu and the Lee Point shorebirds campaign.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/57-birding-in-darwin-with-amanda

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

🎵 Red Knot recording by Mats Olsen (XC5917422) – https://xeno-canto.org/species/Calidris-canutus

🦆 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Far Eastern Curlew

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56 Little Penguins - with Paula

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:23 GMT

Penguin researcher Paula Wasiak shares insights into Phillip Island’s Little Penguins (also known as Fairy Penguins) from research and fieldwork to conservation and STEM outreach.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/56-little-penguins-with-paula

🎵 Little Penguin recording by Rob van Bemmelen (XC198156) and Short-tailed Shearwater recording by Nick Talbot (XC177452) - https://xeno-canto.org

📸 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🐧 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Little Penguin

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55 For the Love of Owls - with Cesar

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:34 GMT

Photographer and podcaster Cesar Puechmarin shares his love for Australian owls, including the Rufous Owl and Southern Boobook, and why birdwatching is best when shared.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/55-for-the-love-of-owls-with-cesar

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from - https://wildambience.com

🦉 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Southern Boobook

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54 Canberra and Superb Parrots - with Olivia

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:06 GMT

Explore birdwatching in Canberra with Olivia Congdon as she shares the best spots to see birds in the Bush Capital, including the colourful Superb Parrot.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/54-canberra-and-superb-parrots-with-olivia

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Superb Parrot recording is by Greg McLachlan (XC317999) - licensed via xeno-canto.org

🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Superb Parrot

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53 Birds of Prey - with Stephen

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:14 GMT

Get an introduction to Australia’s birds of prey with expert Stephen Debus. Learn how to identify falcons, hawks, eagles, kites and more.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/53-birds-of-prey-with-stephen

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

🦅 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Black-shouldered Kite

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52 Orange-bellied Parrots - with Jenny

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:41 GMT

Dr Jenny Gray from Zoos Victoria shares how community, science and hope are helping to save the Orange-bellied Parrot.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/52-orange-bellied-parrots-with-jenny

🎵 Crested Bellbird recording by Marc Anderson - licensed via wildambience.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Orange-bellied Parrot

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51 Introduction to Shorebirds - with Jeremy

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:44 GMT

Jeremy Ringma from BirdLife Australia is here to help you identify Australia’s shorebirds and understand the conservation work that supports them.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/51-introduction-to-shore-birds-with-jeremy

🎵 Bar-tailed Godwit recordings by Seth Bueadrealt (XC836475) and Nigel Jackett (XC233204) - licensed via xeno-canto.org

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🐤 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Bar-tailed Godwit

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50 Birds with Personality - with Georgia

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:00:58 GMT

Georgia Angus wants to introduce you to the unique birds from around the world, including the Victoria’s Riflebird, Pileated Woodpecker and Burrowing Owl.

Links:

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/50-birds-with-personality-with-georgia

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

🎵 Victoria’s Riflebird recording by Marc Anderson – licensed via wildambience.com

🎵 Pileated Woodpecker recording by Jim Berry (XC723795) – licensed via xeno-canto.org

🎵 Burrowing Owl recording by Manuel Grosselet (XC535647) – licensed via xeno-canto.org

Bird illustration: Victoria's Riflebird

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49 Birds in Your Neighbourhood - with Darryl

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:39 GMT

Explore the birds in your suburb and beyond with urban ecologist Dr Darryl Jones. Featuring the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike and birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/49-birds-in-your-neighbourhood-with-darryl

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike call by Marc Anderson - licensed via wildambience.com

🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

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48 Australian Robins - with Hugh

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:09 GMT

Hugh Possingham is here to help you identify Australian robins - red and pink-coloured robins, noisy robins and rare robins.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/48-australian-robins-with-hugh

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🎵 Rose Robin recording by Geoffrey Monchaux (XC510778) - licensed from https://xeno-canto.org

🎵 Southern Scrub Robin recording by Greg McLachlan (XC336504) - licensed from https://xeno-canto.org

🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Red-capped Robin

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47 Birding in the Botanic Gardens - with Liz

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:00:08 GMT

Discover how Liz Hackett's mindful birding walks in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens have become a beautiful way to share nature with others, including watching the Nankeen Night Heron.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/47-birding-in-the-botanic-gardens-with-liz

🎵 Australasian Darter call recorded by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Nankeen Night Heron

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46 The Humour of Birdwatching - with Geraldine

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:33:38 GMT

Laugh along with Geraldine Hickey as she explores the funny side of birdwatching and reflects on Orange-bellied Parrots, bird calendars, and powerful birdwatching moments.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/46-the-humour-of-birdwatching-with-geraldine

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Eastern Whipbird

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45 Birds, Trees and Rainbow Bee-eaters - with Stephanie

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:44 GMT

Explore the relationship between birds and trees. And how awesome Rainbow Bee-eaters are. This episode is about how birds and trees rely on each other, the Rainbow Bee-eater and what’s happening in Sydney.

Links:

* Outer Island website - outerisland.com.au

* Outer Island on Facebook - @outerislandgoods

* Outer Island on Instagram - @outer.island

* Sydney Bird Club website - sydneybirdclub.com

* Sydney Bird Club on Facebook - @sydneybirdclub

* Sydney Bird Club on Instagram - @sydneybirdclub

* Bird Week exhibition website - birdweekaustralia.com

* Bird Week exhibition on Facebook - @BirdWeekExhibition

* Bird Week exhibition on Instagram - @birdweekaustralia

* Rainbow- Bee-eater call was recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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44 Cuckoos - with Cassandra and Claire

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:38 GMT

Delve into the weird and wonderful world of Australian cuckoos, featuring the crafty Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo and how it tricks other birds into raising its young.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/44-cuckoos-with-cassandra-and-claire

🎵 Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo call by Marc Anderson - licenced from wildambience.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo

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43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:00:49 GMT

Discover the link between birdwatching and mental health. This episode is about what happens in your brain when you birdwatch, and the science of mindfulness.

Links:

* Luke's website - smithneuropsychology.com

* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - website - monash.edu/consciousness-contemplative-studies

* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - Twitter/X - @Monash_M3CS

* Kings College research - Smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment reveals mental health benefits of birdlife - nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20207-6

Bird Illustration: Silver Gull

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002 Season 2 Trailer

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:00:03 GMT

Weekend Birder is back for Season 2! Here’s a preview of what’s to come.

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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42 Good News Stories - with Darren

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:00:49 GMT

Be inspired by good news stories from WWF-Australia. This episode is about Grey Fantails and how people are working together as part of bird conservation.

Links:

* Darren on Twitter - @DarrenGroverWWF

* WWF-Australia - website - wwf.org.au

* WWF-Australia - Artificial Nests Aim to Increase Shy Albatross Breeding Success - wwf.org.au/news/2017/artificial-nests-aim-to-increase-shy-albatross-breeding-success/

* WWF-Australia - Gouldian Finch - https://wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/gouldian-finch/

* WWF-Australia - Hope for the Glossy Black Cockatoo - wwf.org.au/blogs/hope-for-the-glossy-black-cockatoo/

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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41 Tune Your Ear - Honeyeaters

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:05 GMT

Learn the calls of Australia's common honeyeaters, including the Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater and White-plumed Honeyeater.

Links:

* Eastern Spinebill recording by Ramit Singal (XC567413) - xeno-canto.org/species/Acanthorhynchus-tenuirostris

* Eastern Spinebill recording by Marc Anderson (XC340221) - xeno-canto.org/species/Phylidonyris-novaehollandiae

* New Holland Honeyeater recording by Marc Anderson (XC172248) - xeno-canto.org/species/Phylidonyris-novaehollandiae

* Noisy Miner Honeyeater recording by David Vander Pluym (XC387136) - xeno-canto.org/species/Manorina-melanocephala

* Yellow-faced Honeyeater recording by Greg McLachlan (XC361497) - xeno-canto.org/species/Caligavis-chrysops

* White-plumed Honeyeater recording by Henk Krajenbrink (XC241047) - xeno-canto.org/species/Ptilotula-penicillata

* Red Wattlebird recording by Catherine Clover (XC505693) - xeno-canto.org/species/Anthochaera-carunculata

* Little Wattlebird recording by Jeremy Hegge (XC168208) - xeno-canto.org/species/Anthochaera-chrysoptera

* Brown Honeyeater recording by Colin Trainor (XC131086) - xeno-canto.org/species/Lichmera-indistincta

* Marc Anderson's recordings were licensed from wildambience.com

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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40 Tune Your Ear - Rails and Crakes

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:29 GMT

Get to know the calls of Australia's wetland birds, including the Buff-banded Rail, Lewin's Rail, Australian Spotted Crake and Spotless Crake.

Links:

* Buff-banded Rail recording by Greg McLachlan (XC442303) - xeno-canto.org/species/Hypotaenidia-philippensis

* Buff-banded Rail recording by Richard Boon (XC512703) - xeno-canto.org/species/Hypotaenidia-philippensis

* Chestnut Rail recording by Bram Demeulemeester (XC410635) - xeno-canto.org/species/Eulabeornis-castaneoventris

* Lewin's Rail recording by Ramit Singal (XC495636) - xeno-canto.org/species/Lewinia-pectoralis

* Australian Spotted Crake recording by Richard Boon (XC783360) - xeno-canto.org/species/Porzana-fluminea

* Baillon's Crake by Dan Lane (XC466563) - xeno-canto.org/species/Zapornia-pusilla

* Red-necked Crake recording by Phil Gregory (XC346424) - xeno-canto.org/species/Rallina-tricolor

* Spotless Crake recording by John Graff (XC166674) - xeno-canto.org/species/Zapornia-tabuensis

* Spotless Crake recording by Nigel Jackett (XC127745) - xeno-canto.org/species/Zapornia-tabuensis

* White-browed Crake recording by Marc Anderson licensed from wildambience.com

* Marc Anderson's recordings were licensed from wildambience.com

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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39 Tune Your Ear - Whistlers

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:00:25 GMT

Learn the calls of Australia's nine whistler birds, including the Golden Whistler, Mangrove Golden Whistler, Rufous Whistler and White-breasted Whistler.

Links:

* Gilbert's Whistler recording by Marc Anderson (XC689149) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-inornata

* Golden Whistler recording by Craig Robertson (XC766524) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-pectoralis

* Grey Whistler recording by Phil Gregory (XC208148) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-simplex

* Mangrove Golden Whistler recording by Todd Mark (XC246713) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-melanura

* Olive Whistler recording by Marc Anderson (XC201322) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-olivacea

* Rufuous Whistler recording by Khristos Nizamis (XC593350) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-rufiventris

* Red-lored Whistler recording by Niels Poul Dreyer (XC40769) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-rufogularis

* Western Whistler recording by Marc Anderson (XC382793) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-fuliginosa

* White-breasted Whistler recording by Nigel Jackett (XC239864) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pachycephala-lanioides

* Marc Anderson's recordings were licensed from wildambience.com

* Book - Where Song Began by Tim Low - timlow.com/where-song-began

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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38 Tune Your Ear - Lorikeets

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:00:35 GMT

Learn the calls of Australia's seven lorikeets, including the Little Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet and Varied Lorikeet.

Links:

* Episode 27 - Red-tailed Black Cockatoos with Richard - weekendbirder.com/episodes/28-red-tailed-black-cockatoos-with-richard

* Episode 8 - Aussie Bird Count with Sean - weekendbirder.com/episodes/08-aussie-bird-count-with-sean

* Little Lorikeet recording by Greg McLachlan (XC372859) - xeno-canto.org/species/Parvipsitta-pusilla

* Musk Lorikeet recording by Marc Anderson was licensed from wildambience.com

* Purple-crowned Lorikeet recording by Marc Anderson was licensed from wildambience.com

* Red-collared Lorikeet recording by Tobias Sheppard (XC507827) - xeno-canto.org/species/Trichoglossus-rubritorquis

* Scaly-breasted Lorikeet recording by Henk Krajenbrink (XC170701) - xeno-canto.org/species/Trichoglossus-chlorolepidotus

* Varied Lorikeet recording by Phil Gregory (XC287809) - xeno-canto.org/species/Psitteuteles-versicolor

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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37 Tune Your Ear - Pardalotes

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:20 GMT

Learn the calls of four different types of pardalotes - Forty-spotted Pardalote, Red-browed Pardalote, Striated Pardalote and Spotted Pardalote.

Links:

* Episode 20 - Songbirds with Nicholas - weekendbirder.com/episodes/20-songbirds-with-nicholas

* Episode 26 - Bushbirds with Bridget - weekendbirder.com/episodes/26-bush-birds-with-bridget

* Forty-spotted Pardalote recording by Barry Edmonston (XC794625) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pardalotus-quadragintus

* Red-browed Pardalote recording by Eddy Smith (XC744046) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pardalotus-rubricatus

* Striated Pardalote recording by Eddy Smith (XC750215) - xeno-canto.org/species/Pardalotus-striatus

* Striated Pardalote recording by Marc Anderson was licensed from www.wildambience.com

* Birds in Backyards - Top 40 Bird Songs - birdsinbackyards.net/birds/featured/Top-40-Bird-Songs

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36 Accidental Big Year - with Charuka

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:00:36 GMT

Hear the story of Charuka Abhayawickrama, who challenged himself to photograph 600 birds in one Big Year.

Charuka Abhayawickrama had a successful career in IT over 25 years. On his 45th birthday, he walked away from all his businesses and discovered a love of wildlife photography. When the pandemic hit, Charuka turned his attention to birds and in 2022 ended up doing an accidental Big Year. He ended up breaking the Australian record for number of birds photographed in one year. And he almost beat the Australian birdwatching Big Year record, seeing 773 bird species in total. Charuka is now a patron of many wildlife conservation projects that are close to his heart, both in Australia and Asia.

Links:

* Charuka on Facebook - @charuka.abhayawickrama

* Charuka on Instagram - @charuka.photography

* Charuka on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/charuka-abhayawickrama-3443611/

* Charuka's Big Year website - australianbigyear.com

* Charuka's photography website - charuka.com

* Australian Geographic interview with Charuka - www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2023/02/charukas-big-year/

* White-throated Grasswren recording by Joshua Bergmark (XC577277) - xeno-canto.org

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35 Bird-Friendly Gardens - with Tom

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:00:49 GMT

Create a safe haven for Australian birds in your garden, balcony or nature strip with the advice from ecologist Tom Hunt.

Tom Hunt is an ecologist on the Wild Deserts project, with work focusing on birds, plants, habitat restoration and wildlife conservation. Growing up surrounded by bushland and birds in the Adelaide Hills, Tom has been a keen nature lover for as long as he can remember. The career he’s made out of that passion that has taken him to every corner of Australia to work on conservation projects. He also tries to sneak in as much extra birdwatching as he can both at home and in the field.

Links:

* Tom on Twitter - @moth_nut

* Tom on Instagram - @moth_nut

* Wild Deserts Project - nsw.edu.au/research/ecosystem/our-research/wild-deserts

* ABC interview with Tom - How to Attract Native Birds to Your Garden - abc.net.au/everyday/how-to-attract-native-birds-to-your-backyard/100005282

* Birdlife Australia - Birds in Backyards - Gardening for Birds - birdsinbackyards.net/Your-Garden-How-make-it-safe-haven-birds/Gardening-Birds

* Birdlife Australia - Birds in Backyards - Nest Box Plans - birdsinbackyards.net/Nest-Box-Plans

* Darryl Jones books about feeding birds - unsw.press/authors/darryl-jones/

* Safe Cats Safe Wildlife - safecat.org.au

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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34 Brolgas and Sarus Cranes - with Ed

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:00:32 GMT

Grow your knowledge about Brolgas and Sarus Cranes with help from BirdLife expert Edward Bell. You’ll also hear about the annual Crane Count in the Atherton Tablelands.

Edward Bell has worked and volunteered across a wide variety of conservation projects, including surveying parrots in the Caribbean and assisting in microbat research on three continents. His interest in birds developed with his arrival in Australia in 2019. He is the coordinator for the Crane Count on behalf of Birdlife Northern Queensland, which has been monitoring Sarus Crane numbers with citizen scientists for over twenty years. He is also currently studying a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Ecology at James Cook University in Cairns.

Links:

* BirdLife Northern Queensland - Crane Count - www.birdlifenq.org/crane-project

* BirdLife Northern Queensland on Facebook - @BirdLifeNQ

* Australian Crane Network - Introducing Australian and New Guinea Cranes - www.ozcranes.net/species/

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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33 eBird and Merlin - with Lareen

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:00:53 GMT

Learn how to use apps like eBird and Merlin to identify and record the birds you see, and find new places to visit. Lareen Newman also talks about her favourite birdwatching spot - a wetlands near Adelaide.

Lareen Newman has been observing birds since she was 10 years old, starting with the birds in her childhood garden in England. In the mid-1980s she participated in some of England’s first Big Garden Birdwatch sessions, writing down what she saw on a paper checklist that got posted to a collection centre. Lareen has been a ‘bird noticer’ in Australia for over 30 years. She takes her binoculars and birdbook on local walks and holidays, and her birdwatching has been taken to a new level since she discovered eBird.

Links:

* eBird website - ebird.org

* eBird Mobile app - ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/

* Merlin Bird ID app - merlin.allaboutbirds.org

* Morecombe’s Birds of Australia app - www.mydigitalearth.com/apps/info/ea3592b7-5d59-492f-b652-3568c7a37f47

* Pizzey and Knight Birds of Australia app - www.gibbonmm.com.au/tour/PKBA_Android.aspx

* Birds SA website - birdssa.asn.au

* Birds SA on Facebook - www.facebook.com/1899SAOA/

* Women Birders Australia on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/womenbirdersaustralia/

* Lareen’s business website - www.tappingintoserenity.com

* Recording of Plumed Whistling Ducks was uploaded by Nigel Jackett on xeno-canto.org

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32 Empathy and Photography - with Kim

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:43 GMT

Discover how Kim Wormald, an award-winning photographer, maintains her ethical bird photography approach whilst also taking stunning photos of birds like the Mallee Emu-wren.

Kim Wormald is an ethical wildlife photographer with a deep love of, and respect, for nature. Kim’s images have received national and international awards, including Gold Medals and a coveted FIAP Blue Badge. She was a finalist for three consecutive years in Australian Geographic National Photographer of the Year and listed in the International Who’s Who of Nature Photographers. Kim loves knowing that her framed prints bring joy to fellow nature-lovers , and that her images are widely used for conservation purposes.

Links:

* Kim’s website - www.lirralirra.com

* Kim on Facebook - @KimWormaldLirralirra/

* BirdLife Australia - Mallee Emu-wren - https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/mallee-emu-wren/

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31 Ravens and Crows - with Sean

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:29 GMT

Learn how to identify five Australian ravens and crows by sight and call with BirdLife Australia’s Sean ‘The Birdman’ Dooley.

Sean Dooley is the National Public Affairs Manager for BirdLife Australia, author of The Big Twitch, and former holder of the Australian Big Year twitching record. For many years, Sean and his team have been working tirelessly to ensure that birds are protected and loved by Australians. That's why he is affectionately known as 'the Birdman' and we reckon he’s a national treasure.

Links:

* Sean’s Ravens and Crows video - www.facebook.com/watch/?v=389278423289946

* Sean’s article about Ravens and Crows in Australian Birdlife magazine (March 2012) - www.calameo.com/read/0041078958b2f7e992bd6

* Birds in Backyards - Australian Raven - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Corvus-coronoides

* Birds in Backyards - Forest Raven - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Corvus-tasmanicus

* Birds in Backyards - Little Raven - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Corvus-mellori

* Birds in Backyards - Little Crow - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Corvus-bennetti

* Birds in Backyards - Torresian Crow - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Corvus-orru

* Sean on Twitter - @Twitchathon

* BirdLife Australia on Facebook - @BirdlifeAustralia

* BirdLife Australia on Instagram - @BirdlifeOz

* BirdLife Australia on Twitter - @BirdlifeOz

* Tracking Australian Painted-snipe on Twitter - @TrackingAPSnipe

* Tracking Australian Painted-snipe on Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087380940581

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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30 Merri Merri - with Ann

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:03 GMT

Walk along Merri Creek (Merri Merri) with Ann McGregor and learn about how birds change with the seasons.

Ann McGregor started birding as a child at her family’s weekender in the Dandenong Ranges. She still enjoys watching long-term favourites such as the Eastern Spinebill and Golden Whistler, but also spends time birding around Australia and overseas, always on the lookout for unfamiliar species. Ann has co-ordinated the Friends of Merri Creek bird surveys since they began in 2008 and is here to share her experience with you.

Links:

* Friends of Merri Creek website - www.friendsofmerricreek.org.au/

* Friends of Merri Creek on Facebook - @FriendsofMerriCreek

* Friends of Merri Creek on Instagram - @friendsofmerricreek

* BirdLife Australia - Australasian Pipit - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Anthus-novaeseelandiae

* BirdLife Australia website - Eurasian Skylark - www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Alauda-arvensis

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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29 Sneaky Waterbirds - with Matt

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:48 GMT

Learn about the unique birds found in farmland and waterways. Matt Herring shares his knowledge of Australian Bitterns, snipes, rails, crakes and other sneaky waterbirds.

Matt Herring has been captivated by threatened and cryptic waterbirds for 25 years. His research on brolgas began in the late 1990s and he quickly realised the importance of farmers as wetland custodians. This has guided his studies ever since and soon he’ll work on his 1000th farm in the Murray-Darling Basin. Over the past decade, he has led the Bitterns in Rice Project, completing his PhD and developing incentive programs that marry food production and conservation through the co-management of water. Matt is also tackling conservation of the endangered and near-mythical Australian Painted-snipe.

Links:

* Matt’s website - www.murraywildlife.com.au

* Bitterns in Rice website - www.bitternsinrice.com.au

* Matt on Twitter - @Matt_HerringOz

* Tracking Australian Painted-snipe on Twitter - @TrackingAPSnipe

* Tracking Australian Painted-snipe on Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087380940581

* Bitterns in Rice Project on Facebook - www.facebook.com/bitternsinriceproject

* Xeno-canto website - xeno-canto.org

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28 Red-tailed Black-cockatoos - with Richard

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:33 GMT

Meet Richard Hill, a scientist who is working with community to protect the endangered Red-tailed Black-cockatoo.

Richard Hill is a conservation biologist who works on threatened birds and mammals. He shifted to Casterton with his family to study the region's endangered Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, and he's never looked back. Richard’s work involves understanding and mitigating key threats to the south-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo and Brolga, as well as working on a number of threatened small and medium-sized mammals.

Links:

* Red-tailed Black-cockatoo Recovery Project - www.redtail.com.au

* South eastern Red tailed Black Cockatoo Recovery Project on Facebook - @SERTBCRecoveryProject

* SWIFFT - Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo - www.swifft.net.au/cb_pages/sp_red-tailed_black-cockatoo

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27 Bird Nests - with Zora Verona

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:00:40 GMT

Marvel at the architecture and artistry of bird nests with artist Zora Verona. She also shares how to establish a birdbath in your garden.

Zora Verona is an emerging and interdisciplinary artist who explores the complexity of bird’s nests through sculpture. Her work intersects visual art, environmental philosophy, avian science and natural history. What drives Zora Verona to document, create and communicate is her legacy as well as the trajectory of loss of habitat, ecosystems and species. Her art awakens people’s understanding that every bird species is worthy of our wonder, awe and our protection.

Links:

* Zora Verona's website - zoraverona.com.au

* Zora Verona on Facebook - @zora.verona

* Zora Verona on Instagram - @zoraverona

* ABC Australia - Are birds artists? - www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-05/the-question-whether-animals-are-artists-inspires-exhibition/8162870

* The Conversation - Plastic found in lining UK seabird nests on a worrying scale - theconversation.com/plastic-found-lining-uk-seabird-nests-on-a-worrying-scale-142118

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26 Bush Birds - with Bridget

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:37 GMT

Author and artist Bridget Farmer explains how to become a ‘bird noticer’ and watch the bush birds around you, like the White-browed Scrubwren and Spotted Pardalote.

Bridget Farmer is originally from Northern Ireland. She initially visited Australia to friends but fell in love with the country (and a certain Australian man) and stayed longer than expected. She lives in country Victoria with her husband, two young sons, a whole flock of chickens and a studio rabbit. Bridget is a printmaker and her work celebrates Australia’s birdlife and her chooks. She has written and illustrated two children’s books… and there are more on the way.

Links:

* Bridget’s website - https://bridgetfarmerprintmaker.com/

* Bridget on Facebook - @bridgetfarmerprintmaker

* Bridget on Instagram - @bridgetfarmerprintmaker

* Bridget on TikTok - @bridgetfarmerprintmaker

* Deception by helpers in cooperatively breeding White-winged Choughs and its experimental manipulation – link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s002650050386

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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25 Oxley Creek Common - with Hugh

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:41 GMT

Hugh Possingham shares the joys of birdwatching in his corner of Brisbane, the Oxley Creek Common, which is home to the Mistletoe Bird.

Hugh Possingham has devoted his life to stopping habitat loss around the world. He completed a PhD in Mathematics and Ecology at Oxford University in the UK and this led to a career in universities in the USA and Australia. He has mainly worked as a university professor and is currently at the University of Queensland. He also served two years at Chief Scientist of Queensland and four years as Chief Scientist of the Nature Conservancy. Hugh has over 1000 peer-reviewed scientific publications and his list of achievements goes on and on. Amongst all of this, he still likes to go birding at Oxley Creek Common in Brisbane.

Links:

* Hugh’s research - scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=uJIoXbYAAAAJ

* Hugh on Twitter - @HugePossum

* Hugh on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-possingham-75b7b713/

* Hugh’s Wikipedia page - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Possingham

* Friends of Oxley Creek Common - www.friendsofoxleycreekcommon.org/

* Oxley Creek Common eBird entries - ebird.org/hotspot/L967148

* Xeno-canto website - xeno-canto.org

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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24 Urban Birds and Optimism - with Jacinta

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:11:29 GMT

Celebrate the birds and environments around you with Jacinta Humphrey. Jacinta is an urban ecologist and Australian urban wildlife specialist.

Jacinta Humphrey is a PhD Student with the Research Centre for Future Landscapes at La Trobe University. Her research focuses on the impacts of urban development on the birds that share our suburbs. Jacinta is passionate about creating and maintaining habitat for wildlife in our cities, and hopes that her work will contribute to a greener, more biodiverse future.

Links:

* Jacinta's research - scholars.latrobe.edu.au/j2humphrey

* Jacinta on Twitter - @HumphreyJE_

* Jacinta on Instagram - @jacintahumphrey

* Jacinta on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-humphrey-phdcandidate/

* Aussie Bird Count app - aussiebirdcount.org.au/resources/

* Banyule City Council - Banyule Flats Reserve - www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Events-activities/Parks-and-reserves/Banyule-Flats-Reserve

* Recording of an Eastern Spinebill was shared by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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23 Bird Photography - with Coreena

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:33 GMT

Look at birds through the lens of a camera, and the landscapes of Tasmania, with wildlife photographer Coreena Vieth.

Coreena Vieth is a professional nature-based tour guide and talented wildlife photographer. For the past 15 years, she has extended her love of birdwatching into a love of bird photography. Coreena runs Shutterbug Walkabouts with her husband, a company that offers enriching photography and travel experiences in Tasmania. She shares her knowledge and skills so that other people can also capture awe-inspiring photos.

Links:

* Coreena's website (Shutterbug Walkabouts) - www.shutterbugwalkabouts.com.au

* Shutterbug Walkabouts on Facebook - @shutterbugwalkabouts

* Coreena on Instagram - @cviethphoto

* Shutterbug Walkabouts on Instagram - @shutterbugwalkabouts

* Crap Bird Photography Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/1516554791932973/

* BirdLife Australia - BirdLife Photography - birdlifephotography.org.au

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22 Darters, Teals and Grebes - with Kathie

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:29 GMT

Identify common Australian waterbirds such as darters, teals, grebes with Kathie Thomas. Kathie also shares her love of Birdsland Reserve in Melbourne.

A photo of a Blue Banded Bee that Kathie Thomas took in Spring 2009 led her on a path of discovery. She’s learnt lots of things since that day and can now name almost every bird in the region she lives in, and identify it by its call too. Apart from improving her skills in photography she’s learnt so much more about the environment in which she lives, exploring it constantly. She walks and drives to many places simply for the pleasure of photography and gets excited when she discovers a ‘new’ bird or something she’s not seen before.

Links:

* Kathie’s website - dandenong-ranges-photography.com.au

* Kathie’s books - dandenong-ranges-photography.com.au/wordsonbirds2

* Kathie’s Birdslands Reserve posters - dandenong-ranges-photography.com.au/birdsland-bird-posters/

* Kathie on Instagram - @dandenong_ranges_photos

* Birds of Australia Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/birdsofaustralia

* Women Birders Australia Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/905341489849373

* Birds of the Western Treatment Plant Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/1042398663326186

* iNaturalist - www.inaturalist.org

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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21 Ethical Birding - with Golo

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:58 GMT

Be a good mate to wild birds and other birdwatchers. Golo Maurer from BirdLife Australia explains the ethics of birdwatching.

Golo Maurer has been involved in ecological research and conservation for about 20 years. He has enjoyed a broad career in ornithological research and has contributed to scientific and conservation projects on six continents. He has also taught at the University of Birmingham and at Charles Sturt University. As BirdLife Australia’s Citizen Science Program Leader, Golo supports volunteers and the broader community to become more involved in bird conservation projects.

Links:

* Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines poster - www.networkbirdlife.org/home/birdlife-australias-ethical-birdwatching-guidelines-updated-and-ready-for-summer

* Golo’s research - www.researchgate.net/profile/Golo-Maurer-2

* Birddata - birdata.birdlife.org.au

* BirdLife Australia on Facebook - @BirdlifeAustralia

* BirdLife Australia on Instagram - @BirdlifeOz

* BirdLife Australia on Twitter - @BirdlifeOz

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20 Songbirds - with Nicholas

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:00:44 GMT

Nicholas Bishop from Zoos SA explores why birds make sounds and how to tune your ear into the calls of songbirds around Australia.

Nicholas Bishop has worked in the zoo world for 20+ years, specialising in birds and animal behaviour. He has combined his background as an actor/singer with academic pursuits in performance arts, applied ornithology and wildlife management. As the Animal Behaviour and Creative Programs Manager at Zoos South Australia, Nicholas supports the animal training and storytelling programs at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. These programs focus on positive, innovative and engaging approaches to connecting people with nature and saving species from extinction.

Links:

* Nicholas on Facebook - @nicholas.j.bishop1

* Zoos South Australia - www.zoossa.com.au

* Birds in Backyards Top 40 Bird Songs - www.birdsinbackyards.net/birds/featured/Top-40-Bird-Songs

* Where Song Began - wheresongbegan.com

* Songs of Disappearance - songsofdisappearance.com

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

>> Recordings of the Grey Butcherbird and Grey Strikethrush were uploaded by Nick Talbot on Xeno-canto - xeno-canto.org

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19 River Birds - with John and Charlotte

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:34 GMT

Get to know Australian river birds, like the White-faced Heron and Crested Shriketit, with John and Charlotte from the Werribee River Association.

John Forrester joined the Werribee River Association after moving to Werribee in the 1980s. He was appointed as the Werribee Riverkeeper in 2013 and his role is speak up for the river using action, advocacy and education. One of John’s responsibilities is to conduct bird surveys where revegetation has been undertaken in order to see if bird numbers have increased.

Charlotte Williamson grew up in a small farming community, surrounded by woodlands and wildlife, and with many pets. This love of nature has stayed with her, and she has been fortunate to move into a career that involves working in the great outdoors. Charlotte has been teaching environmental education programs for fifteen years and is the Werribee River Association’s Education Manager.

Links:

* Werribee River Association website - www.werribeeriver.org.au

* Werribee River Association on Facebook - @werribeeriverkeeper

* Werribee River Association on Instagram - @werribee_river_association

* One Earth - Australasia’s Realms (Bioregions) - www.oneearth.org/realms/australasia

* Australian Government - Australia’s Bioregions - www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/land/nrs/science/ibra

* Museums Victoria - National Field Guide apps - museumsvictoria.com.au/apps/national-field-guide-apps/

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

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18 Science Communication - with Jen

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:26 GMT

Dr Jen Martin is here to help you improve your science communication and storytelling skills, embrace your identity as a bird lover.

Jen Martin worked as a field ecologist before founding the University of Melbourne's 'Science Communication Teaching Program', which teaches scientists across all disciplines to be engaging and effective communicators. She also practises what she preaches: she’s been talking about science weekly on 3RRR radio for 18 years, hosts podcasts (including Let’s Talk SciComm), MCs events, teaches as part of the Homeward Bound Faculty, writes for a variety of publications, was named the 2019 Unsung Hero of Australian Science Communication. Jen’s first popular science book, ‘Why am I like this? The science behind your weirdest thoughts and habits’ was published in 2022.

Links:

* Jen's linktr.ee (links to social media accounts and projects) - linktr.ee/scidocmartin

* Jen's blog - blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/#tab1428

* Let's Talk SciComm podcast - blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/blog-posts/podcast/

* Field Guide to the Birds of Australia by Graeme Pizzey and Frank Knight - www.harpercollins.com.au/9780732291938/the-field-guide-to-the-birds-of-australia-9th-edition/

* Pizzey and Knight's 'Birds of Australia' app - www.gibbonmm.com.au/Portal.aspx

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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17 Female Birds - with Vicky

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Why do female birds often look different to males? Dr Vicky Austin shares her appreciation of the appearance and behaviours of female birds, and the best times of the day to go birdwatching.

Dr Vicky Austin is interested in bird behaviour and how birds interact with each other and their environment. She is particularly fascinated by the vocalisations of female birds. Vicky’s PhD at Western Sydney University focused on the vocalisations of female Superb Lyrebirds (such as mimicry) and how females use these sounds to protect themselves and their chicks. Vicky reckons that vocalisations of female birds are just as spectacular as males and she’s here to share what she knows.

Links:

* Vicky on Twitter - @avianbehaviour

* Animal Ecology Lab - www.animalecologylab.org/victoria-austin.html

* Lyrebird Lab - www.lyrebirdlab.org

* xeno-canto (bird sound recordings) - xeno-canto.org

* Macaulay Library - www.macaulaylibrary.org

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16 Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:58 GMT

Discover the secrets of Australia's iconic Superb Lyrebird with ecologist Dr Alex Maisey from the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group.

Dr Alex Maisey has spent his life with lyrebirds. He started his volunteering life as a child with the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group, a group he now leads as an adult. Alex has a long commitment to local forest restoration and conservation. He is a postdoctoral researcher in ecology at La Trobe University and his PhD research topic was the ecosystem engineering role of lyrebirds in Victoria’s central highlands. He has also undertaken research about the impact of Australia's Black Summer on lyrebirds and the value of 'natural capital' (e.g. soil, water, animals, plants and fungi) on farms across Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.

Links:

* Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group on Facebook - @SherbrookeLyrebirdStudyGroup

* Alex on Twitter - @alexmaisey

* Alex's research with La Trobe University - scholars.latrobe.edu.au/amaisey

* Alex's articles on The Conservation website - theconversation.com/profiles/alex-maisey-1115735/articles

* Birdlife Australia - Superb Lyrebird - birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/superb-lyrebird

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15 Bird Conservation - with Grant

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:49 GMT

Embrace your inner 'bird nerd' and the world of Australian bird conservation with the host of Grant Williams from Bird Emergency podcast.

Grant Williams is the host of the Bird Emergency podcast. All his life he has been intensely interested in the birds around him. Studying horticulture and accounting seemed a perfect entre to the world of podcasting. His podcast and live streams feature researchers, conservationists and other bird-loving advocates. Grant gets to meet some of the heroes of bird conservation, while having fun learning about some of the most vulnerable threatened bird in the world. He continues to be an advocate for the birds under pressure from habitat reduction, pollution, pesticides, poaching, trafficking, smuggling and the loss of biodiversity due to climate change.

Links:

* Bird Emergency podcast - thebirdemergency.com/podcast

* Bird Emergency live streams - thebirdemergency.com/live

* Grant on Twitter - @birdemergency

* Grant on Masotodon - @birdemergency

* Book - The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds - buy at your favourite local bookstore or via Google

* Book - Compact Australian Bird Guide - www.publish.csiro.au/book/7916/

* App - Morcombe's Birds of Australia - Apple or Android

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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14 Honeyeater Migration - with Carol

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:16 GMT

Learn about Yellow-faced Honeyeater migrations through the Blue Mountains and beyond, with experienced birdwatcher Carol Probets.

Carol Probets’ 25-year career as a birding guide began in 1994 when she decided to turn her passion into a job teaching beginners birdwatching classes. Since then she has introduced hundreds of people to birdwatching and guided countless Australian and international birders around the Blue Mountains, Capertee Valley and throughout NSW. Now semi-retired, she works freelance doing bird surveys and still can’t believe her luck getting paid to go birding. Carol is also a past President and current Vice-President of Blue Mountains Bird Observers and co-ordinates the annual honeyeater migration counts. Apart from birds, she is interested in all aspects of natural history and loves bushwalking, photography and good coffee.

Links:

* Carol on Twitter - @carolprobets

* Carol’s blog - lyreades.wordpress.com

* Blue Mountains Bird Observers - bmbo.org.au

* Birdlife Australia - Yellow-faced Honeyeater - www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/yellow-faced-honeyeater

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

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13 Shorebirds and Plovers - with Kristal

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:57 GMT

Discover the shorebirds that live on Australian beaches, such as the Red-capped Plover. Dr Kristal Kostaglou shares her research, including how parents communicate with their chicks.

Dr Kristal Kostaglou is a birdwatcher and environmental scientist. She is passionate about filling knowledge gaps to improve the conservation of Australian animals and their habitats. Kristal completed her Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) at Deakin University. She then went on to complete an Honours and PhD in the novel phenomenon of shorebird embryonic vocalisations… or in other words, chicks calling from within the egg before they hatch.

Links:

* Kristal on Twitter - @_Kristal_K

* Kristal on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kristal-kostoglou

* ABC News - Bar-tailed godwit flies 13,500km from Alaska to Tasmania - www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-27/bar-tailed-godwit-breaking-world-record-longest-nonstop-flight/10158374801583748

* Birdlife Australia - Shorebirds Resources - https://birdlife.org.au/projects/shorebirds/counter-resources

* Museums Victoria - National Field Guide apps - https://museumsvictoria.com.au/apps/national-field-guide-apps/

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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12 Birding in Wetlands - with Peter

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:00:33 GMT

Learn more about wetland birds and how to birdwatch in this type of environment. Peter Murphy also shares his love of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands in Melbourne.

Peter Murphy was born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula. While he always had a love of animals and nature, his passion for birdwatching is quite new. Peter has a special affection for Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. He is here to share his knowledge about birdwatching in this part of the world and how volunteering can help you level up your skills.

Links:

* Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands website - edithvale-seaford-wetlands.org

* Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands on Facebook - @edithvaleseafordwetlands

* Birdlife Australia - Branches and Special Interest Groups - birdlife.org.au/who-we-are/branches-and-locations

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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11 Sydney Bird Club - with Amy and Stephanie

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:17 GMT

Explore Sydney through birdwatching and art. Amy and Stephanie from the Sydney Bird Club are here to chat about their favourite birdwatching places, including the Centennial Parklands.

Sydney Bird Club was founded by Stephanie Chambers and Amy Ranck to help people discover the magical world of Australian birds. With a Sydney-centric focus, they take casual bird-watchers through the steps to become full blown twitchers, with plenty of stops along the way for a pint. Tune in to hear them talk about Centennial Parklands, the Channel-billed Cuckoo, and how art and science and connected.

Links:

* Sydney Bird Club website - www.sydneybirdclub.com

* Sydney Bird Club on Facebook - @sydneybirdclub

* Sydney Bird Club on Instagram - @sydenybirdclub

* Outer Island - www.outerisland.com.au

* ABC What the Duck podcast - Become the Cuckoo - www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/what-the-duck/becomethecuckoo/13954908

* Birdlife Australia - Channel-billed Cuckoo - www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/channel-billed-cuckoo

* Birdlife Australia - White-faced Heron - www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/white-faced-heron

* Bird calls were recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

Let's connect:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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10 Powerful Owls - with Nick

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:00:27 GMT

The Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl. Scientist Nick Bradsworth explains how to identify them, what they eat, where they live and the importance of their nests in tree hollows.

Nick Bradsworth is a PhD Candidate in Urban Ecology at Deakin University. His research has focussed on addressing a major scientific knowledge gap - the movement pathways and habitat available to the Powerful Owl. The Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl, with a wingspan of up to 1.4m. Nick is here to share his knowledge about this incredible bird and to how ensure that it can thrive in the wild.

Links:

* Nick’s research and photography - linktr.ee/nick.bradsworth

* Nick on Twitter - @bradsey

* Nick’s GPS movement videos on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bradsey/status/1288698333347885058

* Birdlife Australia - Powerful Owl Project - https://birdlife.org.au/projects/urban-birds/powerful-owl-project-pow

* Birdlife Australia - Nockturnal Birds Booklet - https://birdlife.org.au/documents/Nocturnal_birds_reduced.pdf

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* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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09 Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:23 GMT

Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behaviours and how we can help them thrive in the wild.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/09-tawny-frogmouths-with-marian

🎵 Tawny Frogmouth recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Tawny Frogmouth

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08 Aussie Bird Count - with Sean

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:00:16 GMT

BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley explains how to join the Aussie Bird Count. This is the largest citizen science program in Australia, and all you need is 20 minutes outside.

Links:

* Aussie Bird Count - aussiebirdcount.org.au

* Sean on Twitter - @Twitchathon

* Birdlife Australia on Facebook - @BirdlifeAustralia

* Birdlife Australia on Instagram - @BirdlifeOz

* Birdlife Australia on Twitter - @BirdlifeOz

* The Big Twitch by Sean Dooley - www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Sean-Dooley-Big-Twitch-9781741145281

* Cooking with Baz by Sean Dooley - www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Sean-Dooley-Cooking-with-Baz-9781741752731

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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07 Little Brown Birds - with Ricki

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:50:28 GMT

Australian Little Brown Birds can be really difficult to identify when birdwatching. Ricki Coughlan has got your back, with advice about how to use ‘bird topography’ to figure out the species.

Ricki Coughlan is a bird guide and nature educator with a particular interest in the behaviour and ecology of the Acanthizids - “Little Brown Birds”. She runs courses and workshops for birders and nature lovers and facilitates the occasional citizen science project, including the Boat Harbour Shorebird Study Group. Ricki studied Ornithology at Charles Sturt University, has been a Warden at BirdLife Australia Broome Bird Observatory and an avian consultant for a number of NSW Coastal Councils.

Links:

* Ricki's website - aussiewild.com.au

* Ricki on Facebook - @ricki.coughlan

* Ricki on Instagram - @aussie_wild_australian_birding

* Ricki on Twitter - @RickiCoughlan

* Book - Compact Australian Bird Guide - www.publish.csiro.au/book/7916/

* Book - Where Song Began - www.timlow.com/where-song-began/

* Book - Birds of Eucalypt Forests and Woodlands: Ecology, Conservation, Management (1985) - by Alan Keast, Hugh Ford and Denis Saunders and Harry Recher

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

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06 Magpies - with Mandy

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:25:42 GMT

Why do magpies swoop? How complicated is their language? Learn about the interesting world of Australian Magpies with Dr Mandy Ridley.

Mandy Ridley is an Avian Ecologist and Associate Professor of the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Western Australia. Mandy's research on birds began at Cambridge University in the UK, where she completed her PhD on the evolution of birds' cooperative breeding behaviours. This research involved living in the Kalahari Desert for for at least six months of the year... for ten years! She even raised her first son there. In 2012, Mandy moved to Perth and began studying Western Australian Magpies. In total, Mandy has been conducting avian research for over 24 years and she still loves it!

Links:

* Babbler Research (Mandy's website) - www.babbler-research.com

* Mandy on Twitter - @mandy_ridley

* BirdLife Australia - Australian Magpie - birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/australian-magpie/

* Australian Magpie recording by Eddy Smith (XC747690) - xeno-canto.org

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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05 Using Binoculars - with Anthony

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:20:20 GMT

Learn how to use a pair of binoculars to zoom in on the birds around you. Anthony Overs is an experienced birdwatcher and has some great advice for you.

Anthony Over's childhood love of wildlife led to an Environmental Management degree. In his spare time, he is an active member of the Canberra Ornithologists Group. Anthony has been running their 'Birdwatching for Beginners' trips since 2006 and gets enormous satisfaction from teaching others. So he is the right person for the job to teach us how to choose and use binoculars (one of birdwatching's greatest tools).

Links:

* Binocular how-to guides - https://www.weekendbirder.com/guides/birdwatching-gear

* Canberra Ornithologists Group - www.canberrabirds.org.au

* Anthony's website - eclecticantics.com/2021/01/29/birdwatching-for-beginners/

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* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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04 Superb Fairywrens - with Holly

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:15:13 GMT

Those little blue balls with legs are called Superb Fairywrens, one of Australia's favourite birds. Dr Holly Kirk shares her research and her love of Royal Park in Melbourne.

Dr Holly Kirk is an urban ecologist working in the Interdisciplinary Conservation Science Group at RMIT University. Holly’s research investigates how animals move around their environment and how we can use this knowledge to improve things for both people and nature in cities. She works on several projects that aim to make sure nature is being remembered when we design urban places. Holly loves spending time in nature, and is never happier than when helping other people find things to be excited about in their local parks, gardens or yards.

Links:

* Superb City Wrens - www.superbcitywrens.com

* Holly on Facebook - @holly.kirk

* Holly on Twitter - @HollyKirk

* Holly on Instagram - @ilex06

* Holly on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/holly-kirk-498443190/

* ICON Science - www.icon-science.org

* Friends of Royal Park Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/159966894096868/

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* Instagram - @weekend.birder

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03 Beginner Tips - with Georgia

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:10:55 GMT

Meet Georgia Angus, author of 100 Australian Birds. She chats about how some birds change their feathers with the seasons and the art of lazy birdwatching.

Georgia Angus is an author and illustrator based in Naarm/Melbourne, living and working on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. Her first book '100 Australian Birds' was published in 2021. This book offers an introduction to birdwatching through illustrations, ecological information and anecdotal notes. Georgia wrote her book based on her own experiences as a budding birdwatcher, helping other beginners in their journey to learn more about some of Australia’s unique animals.

Links:

* 100 Australian Birds by Georgia Angus - www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/100-australian-birds-by-georgia-angus/9781741177220

* Georgia on Instagram - @georgia_angus

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02 Peregrine Falcons - with Victor

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:05:18 GMT

Dr Victor Hurley shares the story of Melbourne’s famous Peregrine Falcons who live at 367 Collins Street, and the community that loves them.

🎧 All links here – https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/02-peregrine-falcons-with-victor

🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from – https://wildambience.com

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🦅 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Peregrine Falcon

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01 How to Start Birding - with Merrilyn

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:00:18 GMT

Thinking about becoming a birdwatcher? Merrilyn Smith shares how she began with listening and noticing birds, and what helped her improve her birdwatching skills.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/01-how-to-start-birding-with-merrilyn

🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com

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Bird illustration: Striated Thornbill

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001 INTRODUCING - Weekend Birder

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:00:28 GMT

Discover what’s to come in Season 1 of the Weekend Birder podcast. This trailer introduces what the show is about, who it’s for, and how birdwatching can be fun, simple, and welcoming to everyone - no matter where you live or how much you know.

🦆 Website - https://www.weekendbirder.com

🎧 About your host - http://weekendbirder.com/about

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