Weekend Birder

149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Rarity can make a bird feel precious, but it can also change how we see everything else. Author and science journalist Justine Hausheer shares her thinking about common birds, endangered species and her book The Vanishing Wild.

Birds featured: Australasian Bittern, Golden-shouldered Parrot, Rainbow Lorikeet, Regent Honeyeater

Episode illustration: Regent Honeyeater

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148 The Nature School - with Catherine

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

At this school, it’s completely normal to stop class for a bird. Catherine Shaw shares how The Nature School helps young connect with the world around them.

Birds featured: Bar-tailed Godwit, Brolga, Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher, Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Golden Whistler, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Regent Honeyeater, Square-tailed Kite

Episode illustration: Golden Whistler (male)

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147 The Birding Movement - with Natalie

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

At first, it just feels like a quiet hobby - then you realise how many people love it too. Natalie Kyriacou shares her insights into human relationships with nature and her new book Nature’s Last Dance.

Birds featured: Kākāpō

Episode illustration: Kākāpō

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146 Birds on Country - with Kai

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

You can learn a lot about a place by noticing which birds are still there. Kai Hill-Crofts shares stories of birds, ecology and growing up on Country.

Birds featured: Eastern Osprey, Superb Fairywren, White-bellied Sea-eagle

Episode illustration: White-bellied Sea-eagle

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145 Woodland Birds - with Emi

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Woodlands can feel empty until you learn where to look. Ecologist Emi Arnold shares how to identify the birds living in Australia’s woodland habitats.

Birds featured: Brown Treecreeper, Diamond Firetail, Glossy Black-Cockatoo

Episode illustration: Diamond Firetail

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144 Becoming a Birdwatcher - with Mia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Birdwatching can quietly change how you see yourself. Mia Grundy shares how everyday birding and photography has helped her through tough times and shaped her identity.

Birds featured: Rainbow Bee-eater, Sacred Kingfisher

Episode illustration: Rainbow Bee-eater

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Encore: Little Penguins - with Paula

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Little Penguins come ashore each night - but there’s a lot we don’t see. This encore episode with researcher Paula Wasiak explores penguin behaviour, conservation and life on Phillip Island.

Birds featured: Cape Barren Goose, Little Penguin, Short-tailed Shearwater

Episode illustration: Little Penguin

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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.

Birds featured: Satin Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird

Episode 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.

Birds featured: Rufous Fantail, Satin Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird

Episode illustration: Rufous Fantail

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141 Birding Between Games - with Mitch

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The world changed when Mitch Kenny saw 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.

Birds featured: Peregrine Falcon

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.

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).

Episode 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.

Birds featured: Australasian Bittern, Powerful Owl

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Birds featured: 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

Episode illustration: Fairy Tern

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136 Kingfishers in Cairns - with Jonah

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Cairns is kingfisher heaven. Jonah Lafferty shares his favourite Far North Queensland hotspots to see birds like the Little Kingfisher and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers.

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

Episode illustration: Little Kingfisher

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135 Pacific Black Duck - with Jason

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

One of Australia’s most familiar ducks has more going on than you think. Scientist Jason Graham dives into Pacific Black Duck behaviour, birdwatching insights and a major conservation story unfolding in Tasmania.

Birds featured: Mallard, Little Wattlebird, Pacific Black Duck

Episode 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

You don't need more time, you need a smaller adventure. 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.

Birds featured: Gang-gang Cockatoo, Regent Parrot

Episode illustration: Regent Parrot

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133 Why do birds sing? - with Gráinne

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Birdsong is communication, not background noise. Dr Gráinne Cleary explains what birds are really doing when they sing and provides simple ways to tune your ear.

Birds featured: Australian Magpie, Magpie-Lark, Noisy Miner, Superb Fairywren, Zebra Finch

Episode illustration: Noisy Miner

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132 Wingmate - with Brandon

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Birdwatching turns the world into a game where curiosity is the reward. Brandon Chapman chats about how birdwatching and game design come together in the Wingmate app.

Birds featured: Comb-crested Jacana, African Jacana

Episode 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

There is joy in watching someone else discover birds for the first time. Shane and Kayte Cheney share how birds became part of their love story, from noticing backyard species to travelling together.

Birds featured: Australian Boobook, Green Catbird, Rufous Whistler

Episode 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.

Birds featured: Arabian Babbler, Australian Magpie, Pied Babbler

Episoide illustration: Australian Magpie

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130 Birds and Books - with Angela

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Stories give us another way to love the birds we live alongside. Author and Public Libraries Victoria CEO Angela Savage walks us through her reading list for bird lovers of all ages.

Birds featured: Arctic Tern, Barking Owl, Magpie, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spotted Pardalote, Swamp Harrier

Episode illustration: Spotted Pardalote

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129 Birds Between Laps - with Jenna

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Noticing birds doesn’t always happen in quiet places. Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester talks about how birdwatching helps her athletic performance and the joy of seeing birds from the pool.

Birds featured: Australian Pied Cormorant, Black-faced Cormorant, Great Cormorant, Little Black Cormorant, Little Pied Cormorant

Episode illustration: Little Pied Cormorant

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128 Nature People - with César

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Nature can be a grounding force in a busy life. Wildlife veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work and what inspired his book Nature People.

Birds featured: European Starling, Superb Fairywren, Wompoo Fruit-dove

Episode illustration: European Starling

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127 Pelagics - with Holly

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The ocean can feel like a different planet. Dr Holly Kirk shares her advice about preparing for a Pelagic trip that takes you to the edge of the continental shelf, and how to spot albatrosses and petrels.

Birds featured: Grey-headed Albatross, White-faced Storm-Petrel

Episode 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

When a currawong looks you in the eye, something in you shifts. James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design.

Birds featured: Golden-shouldered Parrot, Pied Currawong

Episode illustration: Pied Currawong

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125 Observe, Learn and Protect - with Spencer

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Birds seem to come to those who pay attention. Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats about Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community.

Birds featured: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Episode illustration: Glossy-black Cockatoo

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124 Parrot Evolution - with Tim

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

We have two parrot families: cockatoos… and everything else. Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots.

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

Episode illustration: Little Corella

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123 Every Bird in the World - with Cob

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

It started with a Tawny Frogmouth at a train station. Jacob from Birding with Cob shares how birdwatching took him from Australia to the Amazon and beyond.

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

Episode illustration: Chilean Flamingo

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122 Pardalotes and Parrots - with Cat

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Some of Australia’s rarest birds are hiding in one place. 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.

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

Episode illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote

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121 Bird Bird Bird - with Rove

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

You don’t need to know a bird’s name to love it. Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection.

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

Episode 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.

Birds featured: Tawny Frogmouth

Episode illustration: Tawny Frogmouth

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120 This Bird - with Astred and Holly

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Most of the birds we overlook are the ones closest to us. Illustrator Astred Hicks and Dr Holly Parsons explore everyday urban birdwatching, playful ways to notice birds with kids, and the surprising journeys of the Silvereye.

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

Episode illustration: Silvereye

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119 Birds that Connect Us - with Amanda

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it’s not the bird you remember - it’s the moment you shared. Nature guide Amanda Lamont and a group of birdwatchers reflect on a weekend of birdwatching in Broken Hill, and how birds connect us to place, people and ourselves.

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

Episode 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.

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118 Season Finale - with the Weekend Birder Community

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The best bird stories often come from the people listening beside you. The Weekend Birder community shares bird stories, questions and recordings in this Season 3 finale.

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117 Dawn Chorus - with Andrew

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Before the day begins, the bush is already full of conversation. Audio ecologist Andrew Skeoch explores the Australian dawn chorus, bird calls and what listening can teach us about place.

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116 Broken Hill - with Anika

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The Outback is full of life if you know where to look. Dr Anika Molesworth shares her advice for birdwatching in Broken Hill, and how farming and conservation work together in arid Australia.

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115 Casual Birding - with Suzy

Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Look at Australian birds with new eyes. English birdwatcher and podcaster Suzy Buttress shares her birding adventures, her love of connecting with community and her favourite places to go birding in the UK.

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114 Bird of Prey Q&A - with Steve

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

A bird of prey changes the whole mood of the sky. Raptor expert Stephen Debus answers listener questions about Australian eagles, falcons, hunting, parenting and plumage.

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113 Birdwatching for All - with Ian and Julie

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

A birdwatching path should not decide who gets to join in. Ian Kitchen and Julie Sims share how they are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and people of all abilities.

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112 Bird Videos - with Scot

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

A good bird video starts before you press record. Scot McPhie from Bird Bites shares filming tips, birdwatching stories and how storytelling can help protect birds.

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111 Fairywren Quest - with Maggie

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

One small fairywren can send you right across the country. Maggie Galbraith shares her journey birdwatching Australia’s fairywrens and a memorable encounter with a White-winged Fairywren.

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110 Slow Birding - with Joan

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Slow birding begins when you stop trying to see everything. Biologist Dr Joan Strassmann explores local birds, slow birdwatching and how paying attention changes the way we connect with nature.

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109 Tasmania - with Ramit

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Tasmania has a way of making birdwatching feel like an adventure. Ramit Singal shares stories of pelagic trips, rare bird sightings and guiding people into the world of Australian birds.

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108 Birds on Farms - with Shannon

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

A farm can be habitat, if you know what birds need. Ecologist Shannon Creaney shares how BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms program supports birdwatching, habitat and threatened species.

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107 Did You Spot It - with Jason

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Sometimes birdwatching begins with the smallest question. Jason Rodgers shares how his illustrated book helps kids notice birds and build a lifelong connection to birdwatching.

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106 Ornithology - Paperback Perfumes crossover

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Some bird stories are carried in ink, memory and scent. Clare Presser from Paperback Perfumes explores Elizabeth Gould’s life, bird illustration and how storytelling helps us connect with birds.

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105 Birding in a Kayak - with Marian

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

On the water, birds let you see the world from their level. Marian Blake shares stories of birdwatching by kayak and how it brought her closer to birds, people and place.

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104 Gang-gang Cockatoos - with Holly and Gee

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

A Gang-gang Cockatoo never feels like an ordinary sighting. Dr Holly Parsons and Gee Hounsell share birdwatching insights and how people are helping protect this iconic Australian species.

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103 Thriving in the City - with Jacinta

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Cities can be noisy, messy and surprisingly full of birds. Dr Jacinta Humphrey shares advice on urban birdwatching, backyard habitat and how to support birdlife in cities.

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102 Birds and Music - with Ruby

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Birds can become part of the way a place lives in you. Musician Ruby Gill shares reflections on birdwatching, creativity and the connection between birds, place and identity.

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101 Swallows and Martins - with Lorne

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Look up! Some of the fastest birds in Australia are right above you. Lorne Johnson tells the story of his love for swallows, martins and urban birdwatching in Sydney.

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100 Birdwatching Slang with Cesar, Kylie, Sean and Steph

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Every birdwatching community has words that sound strange until you are part of it. Cesar Puechmarin, Dr Kylie Soanes, Sean Dooley and Steph Chambers share birdwatching slang, culture and stories in this special episode.

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99 Emus and Cassowaries - with Luca

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Two of Australia’s biggest birds still know how to surprise you. Young birder Luca shares birdwatching insights on emus, cassowaries and the landscapes they call home.

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98 Bush Stone-curlews - with Paula

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:57 GMT

Bringing a bird back takes more than science. Scientist Paula Wasiak shares the story of Bush Stone-curlews returning to Phillip Island and the community work behind their recovery.

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

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:34 GMT

Your biggest birdwatching year does not have to take you far from home. Hugh Possingham, Jo Bangles and Sophie Walker celebrate the Local Big Year and the birds waiting in everyday places.

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96 Thirmele Lakes - with Kylie

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:00:34 GMT

Some of the best birdwatching spots are the ones locals quietly love. Kylie Savidge shares her favourite walk near Sydney and the birds that make Thirlmere Lakes National Park special.

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95 Bushfire Recovery - with Ben

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:59 GMT

After fire, the first birdsong can feel like a promise. Ben Williams from Trust for Nature shares stories of birdwatching in East Gippsland and how forests and birdlife are recovering after Black Summer.

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94 Mount Annan - with Glenn

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:00:31 GMT

The same place can feel different every time a bird appears. Wildlife photographer Glenn Smith shares birdwatching moments from Mount Annan and what keeps drawing him back.

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93 A Game Called Birds - with Chris and Corey

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:59 GMT

Birdwatching can begin around a table. Chris Bury and Corey Graham share how a hiking trip led to a bird board game that sparks curiosity and conversation.

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92 Bird Mimics with Vicky

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:14 GMT

Some birds are listening more closely than we realise. Dr Vicky Austin explores bird mimicry, birdwatching and the surprising vocal world of birds, including female lyrebirds.

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91 Margaret River - with Lucy

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:44 GMT

Some birds stay hidden until your attention changes. Lucy Curtin shares stories from her family’s property in Margaret River and how birds helped her navigate ADHD.

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90 Avian Influenza - with Michelle

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:46 GMT

A virus can change what it means to care for wild birds. Dr Michelle Wille explains HPAI avian influenza, what it means for Australian birds and how scientists and governments are preparing for outbreaks.

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89 Brush-turkeys with Ann

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:12 GMT

The bird turning over your garden is doing something remarkable. Dr Ann Göth shares the surprising world of Australian Brush-turkeys, from nesting mounds to neighbourhood life.

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88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return - with Cezary and Leo

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:06 GMT

A cross-country birdwatching ride is never just about the birds. Cezary and Leo from Two Birders Two Bikes share rare sightings, tough days and moments of connection from their journey across Australia.

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87 Where Song Began - with Tim

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:15 GMT

Australia did not just inherit songbirds - it helped create them. Scientist Tim Low shares how birdwatching, evolution and birdsong tell a deeper story of place.

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86 Twitchathon - with Mick and Bastian

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:00:09 GMT

Birdwatching can be calm, until someone starts a Twitchathon. Mick Roderick and Bastian Fox Phelan share the thrill, chaos and strategy of high-speed birding in NSW.

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85 Pigeons and Doves - with Sean

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:41 GMT

Some of Australia’s most overlooked birds are walking right beside us. Sean Dooley shares the world of pigeons and doves, and how the Aussie Bird Count helps people notice common birds.

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84 Awe and Wonder - with Karen

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:41 GMT

A single bird moment can change the way the world feels. Karen Jones explores birdwatching, wellbeing and how noticing birds can help us connect more deeply with nature.

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Season 3 Trailer

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:00:02 GMT

More birds, more stories, more reasons to look up. This is your glimpse of Season 3 and the birdwatching moments waiting for you.

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83 Birding Stories - with the Local Big Year crew

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:10 GMT

The best birdwatching stories are sometimes hiding close to home. Birdwatchers across Australia share moments from their Local Big Year and the birds they noticed in everyday places.

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82 Listening to Birds - with Vicky

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:31 GMT

Young birds have to learn the sounds of their world. Dr Vicky Austin shares how birds learn calls, how mimicry works and how simple apps can help you record birdsong.

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81 Birdwatching in WA - with Jeremy

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:00:07 GMT

Western Australia is home to birds you will not meet anywhere else. Jeremy Ringma shares where to go birdwatching in WA and the species that make these places special.

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80 Two Birders Two Bikes - with Cezary and Leo

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:19 GMT

What would you notice if you crossed Australia slowly, by bike? Leo and Cezary from Two Birders Two Bikes share their birdwatching journey, the birds they found and the cause behind their ride.

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79 Latham's Snipe - with Birgita

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:53 GMT

This shorebird flies across the world and still manages to disappear into the grass. Dr Birgita Hansen shares the story of Latham’s Snipe and its remarkable migration.

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78 Unexpected Moments - with McKinley

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:38 GMT

Birds get stranger the longer you watch them. McKinley Moens shares unexpected birdwatching moments, from bathing birds and foot quivering to rare sightings.

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77 Plains-wanderer - with Chris

Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:56 GMT

It looks familiar until you realise there is nothing else quite like it. Chris Hartnett from Zoos Victoria shares the story of the Plains-wanderer and what makes this rare bird so unique.

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76 Bird Walks - with Damian

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:00:46 GMT

A slow walk can turn into a very good birdwatching day. Damian Kelly shares stories of walking, noticing and birdwatching across Victoria.

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75 Kites - with Edward

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:01 GMT

Not every bird of prey announces itself like an eagle. Edward shares the world of Australia’s kite species and what makes them so fascinating to watch.

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74 Eastern Yellow Robin - with Lana

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:00:46 GMT

This small yellow bird has a bigger influence than you might expect. Dr Lana Austin shares the behaviour of Eastern Yellow Robins and the role they play in the forest around them.

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73 Eastern Osprey - with Pip

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:00:42 GMT

Some birds return to the same nest like it is part of who they are. Pip Grant-Taylor shares the story of the Eastern Osprey and the citizen science helping us understand it.

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72 From Dawn to Dusk - with Shelley

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:39 GMT

A great bird photo is often made long before the shutter clicks. Award-winning photographer Shelley Pearson shares how light, patience and birdwatching shape her photography.

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71 More than Meets the Eye - with Gráinne

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:39 GMT

Birds have more in common with us than they first let on. Dr Gráinne Cleary shares the surprising world of feathers, eyelids, legs and bird biology.

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70 Birding in East Gippsland - with Luca

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:27 GMT

An 11-year-old birder can remind you what wonder sounds like. Luca shares his love of birds, East Gippsland and the species he hopes to see next.

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69 Silos and Sacred Kingfishers - with Geoffrey

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:10 GMT

Some Australian birds are painted so large you can spot them from the road. Artist Geoffrey Carran shares how birds inspire his silo murals, from Sacred Kingfishers to endangered species.

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68 Strength of Country - with Jack

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:00:58 GMT

Bird calls carry stories older than we can imagine. Dr Jack Pascoe shares connections between birds, First Peoples cultures and ecology, including the call of the Fan-tailed Cuckoo.

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67 Bird Feathers - with Freia

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:15 GMT

A feather can change colour without changing colour at all. Artist Freia Noss shares the science of iridescence and her love of Australian ducks.

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66 Swift Parrots - with Beau

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:04 GMT

A Swift Parrot sighting can feel like a small flash of hope. Beau Meney from BirdLife Australia shares how to spot Swift Parrots and why protecting them matters.

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65 Birding on a Balcony - with Christine

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:00:43 GMT

You do not need to leave home to start noticing birds. Christine Parrott shares stories of balcony birdwatching, everyday birds and finding connection during lockdown.

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64 Beach Birds - with Bridget

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:38 GMT

Beach birds are easy to miss until you know where they live. Author and artist Bridget Farmer shares the small, busy birds of the coast and how they inspire her art and books.

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63 New Homes for Urban Birds - with Kylie

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:00:49 GMT

Cities can be made more welcoming for birds. Dr Kylie Soanes shares how nesting hollows, floating wetlands and unexpected urban places can support birdlife.

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62 Birding Beyond Barriers - with Richard

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:27:18 GMT

Birdwatching looks different when access shapes every part of the day. Paralympian Richard Cordukes shares stories of accessible birding, northern Australia and Gouldian Finches.

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61 Big City Birds - with John

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:10 GMT

The birds in our cities are telling us more than we think. Dr John Martin shares the Big City Birds project and what ibis, corellas and cockatoos can teach us.

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60 Bruny Island - with Ella

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:00:18 GMT

On Bruny Island, some of Australia’s rarest birds are still holding on. Ella Roles shares birdwatching on Bruny Island and species including the Forty-spotted Pardalote and Swift Parrot

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59 Birder Beginnings - with Luke

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:54 GMT

Birdwatching can start small and grow into a whole way of seeing the world. Teenage birder Luke Eaton shares his birding journey, conservation work and love of King Parrots and Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos

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58 Thornbills - with Ricki

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:18 GMT

Little Brown Birds get easier once you know where to begin. Bird guide Ricki Coughlan shares advice for identifying thornbills and using binoculars with more confidence.

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57 Birding in Darwin - with Amanda

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:27:00 GMT

The Top End is full of birds that make you stop and look twice. Dr Amanda Lilleyman shares birdwatching in Darwin, Kakadu, shorebirds and the campaign to protect Lee Point.

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56 Little Penguins - with Paula

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:23 GMT

A Little Penguin coming ashore at night is only part of the story. Researcher Paula Wasiak shares the hidden world of penguin behaviour, conservation and life on Phillip Island.

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55 For the Love of Owls - with Cesar

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:34 GMT

Owls have a way of making the night feel alive. Photographer and podcaster Cesar Puechmarin shares Australian owl stories and why birdwatching is often better when shared.

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54 Canberra and Superb Parrots - with Olivia

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:06 GMT

Canberra has more birdwatching surprises than many visitors expect. Olivia Congdon shares where to go birdwatching in Australia’s capital and the birds you might find there.

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53 Birds of Prey - with Stephen

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:14 GMT

Australia’s birds of prey each hunt in their own way. Expert Stephen Debus explains how to identify falcons, hawks, eagles, kites and more.

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52 Orange-bellied Parrots - with Jenny

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:41 GMT

Some rare birds keep going because people refuse to give up on them. Dr Jenny Gray from Zoos Victoria shares how science, community and care are helping save the Orange-bellied Parrot.

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51 Introduction to Shorebirds - with Jeremy

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:44 GMT

Shorebirds can cross oceans and still go unnoticed on the beach. Jeremy Ringma shares how to identify shorebirds and understand the conservation work behind them.

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50 Birds with Personality - with Georgia

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:00:58 GMT

Some birds feel like characters the moment you meet them. Georgia Angus introduces memorable species including the Victoria’s Riflebird, Pileated Woodpecker and Burrowing Owl.

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49 Birds in Your Neighbourhood - with Darryl

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:39 GMT

The birds in your neighbourhood are part of a much bigger urban story. Urban ecologist Dr Darryl Jones shares how to notice suburban birds, from Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes to birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur.

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48 Australian Robins - with Hugh

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:09 GMT

Australian robins are small, bright and wonderfully confusing at first. Hugh Possingham shares how to identify red, pink, noisy and rare robins across Australia.

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47 Birding in the Botanic Gardens - with Liz

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:00:08 GMT

A garden walk can become something deeper when birds are part of it. Liz Hackett shares how mindful birding walks in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens help people connect with nature.

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46 The Humour of Birdwatching - with Geraldine

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:33:38 GMT

Birdwatching is serious, except when it really is not. Comedian Geraldine Hickey shares the funny side of birdwatching, Orange-bellied Parrots and the moments that stay with you.

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

Birds and trees are always in conversation. Stephanie Chambers shares how birds rely on trees, why Rainbow Bee-eaters are so captivating and what is happening in Sydney’s birding community.

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44 Cuckoos - with Cassandra and Claire

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:38 GMT

A cuckoo chick can change another bird’s whole breeding season. Cassandra Taylor and Claire Taylor share the weird world of Australian cuckoos, including the crafty Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo.

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43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:00:49 GMT

Birdwatching can shift what happens in your mind and body. Dr Luke Smith explains the links between birds, mental health and the science of mindfulness.

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002 Season 2 Trailer

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:00:03 GMT

Weekend Birder is back with more birds, places and stories to notice. This Season 2 trailer offers a glimpse of the conversations and birdwatching moments ahead.

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42 Good News Stories - with Darren

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:00:49 GMT

Conservation work can be hard, but there are still good stories to tell. Darren Grover from WWF-Australia shares bird conservation stories, including Grey Fantails and the people working together to help birds.

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41 Tune Your Ear - Honeyeaters

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:05 GMT

Honeyeaters can sound familiar until you listen more closely. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of common Australian honeyeaters, including Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater and White-plumed Honeyeater.

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40 Tune Your Ear - Rails and Crakes

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:29 GMT

Wetland birds are often heard long before they are seen. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australian rails and crakes, including Buff-banded Rail, Lewin’s Rail, Australian Spotted Crake and Spotless Crake.

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39 Tune Your Ear - Whistlers

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:00:25 GMT

Whistlers can fill the bush with calls that feel both familiar and hard to place. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australian whistlers, including Golden Whistler, Rufous Whistler and White-breasted Whistler.

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38 Tune Your Ear - Lorikeets

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:00:35 GMT

Lorikeets are loud, fast and easier to hear than identify. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australian lorikeets, including Little Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet and Varied Lorikeet.

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37 Tune Your Ear - Pardalotes

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:20 GMT

Pardalotes are tiny birds with calls that carry through the bush. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australia’s pardalotes, including Forty-spotted Pardalote, Red-browed Pardalote, Striated Pardalote and Spotted Pardalote.

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36 Accidental Big Year - with Charuka

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:00:36 GMT

Charuka Abhayawickrama did not set out to break a birdwatching record. He shares how photography led to an accidental Big Year, 773 bird species and a new way of supporting wildlife conservation.

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35 Bird-Friendly Gardens - with Tom

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:00:49 GMT

A garden can become habitat with a few thoughtful choices. Ecologist Tom Hunt shares practical ways to support Australian birds in gardens, balconies and nature strips.

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34 Brolgas and Sarus Cranes - with Ed

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:00:32 GMT

A crane in a wetland is hard to forget. Edward Bell shares the world of Brolgas and Sarus Cranes, and the annual Crane Count in the Atherton Tablelands.

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33 eBird and Merlin - with Lareen

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:00:53 GMT

A birding app can change what you notice on a familiar walk. Lareen Newman shares how eBird and Merlin can help you identify birds, record sightings and find new places to visit.

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32 Empathy and Photography - with Kim

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:00:43 GMT

A beautiful bird photo should never come at a bird’s expense. Award-winning photographer Kim Wormald shares her ethical approach to bird photography and her love of species like the Mallee Emu-wren.

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31 Ravens and Crows - with Sean

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:29 GMT

Not every black bird is the same once you know what to look and listen for. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia shares how to identify Australia’s ravens and crows by sight and call.

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30 Merri Merri - with Ann

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:03 GMT

A creek changes every season if you keep walking beside it. Ann McGregor shares birdwatching along Merri Creek, or Merri Merri, and the birds that appear through the year.

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29 Sneaky Waterbirds - with Matt

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:48 GMT

Some waterbirds are experts at staying out of sight. Matt Herring shares the world of Australian Bitterns, snipes, rails, crakes and other sneaky birds of farmland and waterways.

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28 Red-tailed Black-cockatoos - with Richard

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:33 GMT

The call of a Red-tailed Black-cockatoo can carry a whole conservation story. Scientist Richard Hill shares the community work helping protect the endangered south-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo.

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27 Bird Nests - with Zora Verona

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:00:40 GMT

A bird nest can be practical, delicate and astonishing all at once. Artist Zora Verona shares the architecture of bird nests, what they reveal about birds and how to set up a birdbath at home.

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26 Bush Birds - with Bridget

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:37 GMT

Bush birds become easier to notice when you slow down and let them appear. Author and artist Bridget Farmer shares how to become a bird noticer and watch species like White-browed Scrubwrens and Spotted Pardalotes.

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25 Oxley Creek Common - with Hugh

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:41 GMT

A local patch can hold a lifetime of birdwatching stories. Hugh Possingham shares the joys of birdwatching at Oxley Creek Common in Brisbane, including the tiny Mistletoebird.

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24 Urban Birds and Optimism - with Jacinta

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:11:29 GMT

City birds can give us reasons to feel hopeful. Urban ecologist Jacinta Humphrey shares how urban birds use our suburbs and how greener cities can support wildlife.

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23 Bird Photography - with Coreena

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:33 GMT

A camera can help you notice birds and the places they belong. Wildlife photographer Coreena Vieth shares bird photography, birdwatching and nature-based travel in Tasmania.

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22 Darters, Teals and Grebes - with Kathie

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:29 GMT

Waterbirds can look alike until one small detail gives them away. Kathie Thomas shares how to identify common Australian waterbirds, including darters, teals and grebes, and her love of Birdsland Reserve.

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21 Ethical Birding - with Golo

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:58 GMT

Being a good birder starts with giving birds space. Golo Maurer from BirdLife Australia shares the ethics of birdwatching and how to be a better mate to wild birds and other birdwatchers.

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20 Songbirds - with Nicholas

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:00:44 GMT

Birdsong is never just a pretty sound. Nicholas Bishop from Zoos South Australia shares why birds make sounds and how to tune your ear to songbirds around Australia.

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19 River Birds - with John and Charlotte

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:34 GMT

A river can tell you a lot about the birds living around it. John Forrester and Charlotte Williamson from the Werribee River Association share river birds, revegetation and birdwatching along the Werribee River.

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18 Science Communication - with Jen

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:26 GMT

Loving birds is easier when you let yourself be a little bit nerdy about it. Dr Jen Martin shares science communication, storytelling and how to talk about the things that fascinate you.

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17 Female Birds - with Vicky

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Female birds have been overlooked for far too long. Dr Vicky Austin shares the appearance, behaviour and vocalisations of female birds, and how to notice more when you go birdwatching.

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16 Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:58 GMT

A Superb Lyrebird can change the forest without most of us ever seeing it happen. Ecologist Dr Alex Maisey shares the secret world of lyrebirds, from mimicry to the way they shape ecosystems.

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15 Bird Conservation - with Grant

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:49 GMT

Bird conservation is full of people who care deeply and keep showing up. Grant Williams from the Bird Emergency podcast shares threatened birds, conservation stories and the joy of being a bird nerd.

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14 Honeyeater Migration - with Carol

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:16 GMT

Some birds pass overhead in waves, if you know when to look. Carol Probets shares the Yellow-faced Honeyeater migration through the Blue Mountains and the birdwatchers who count them each year.

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13 Shorebirds and Plovers - with Kristal

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:57 GMT

Shorebird chicks start communicating before they even hatch. Dr Kristal Kostaglou shares the lives of Australian shorebirds, including Red-capped Plovers and the tiny calls coming from inside the egg.

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12 Birding in Wetlands - with Peter

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:00:33 GMT

Wetlands can feel overwhelming until you learn how to move through them slowly. Peter Murphy shares birdwatching at Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and how volunteering can build your skills.

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11 Sydney Bird Club - with Amy and Stephanie

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:17 GMT

Birdwatching in Sydney can be part science, part art and part good excuse for a walk. Amy Ranck and Stephanie Chambers from Sydney Bird Club share favourite birding places, community and the Channel-billed Cuckoo.

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10 Powerful Owls - with Nick

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:00:27 GMT

A Powerful Owl can live quietly above a city and still feel completely wild. Scientist Nick Bradsworth shares how to identify Powerful Owls, what they eat, where they live and why hollow-bearing trees matter.

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09 Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:23 GMT

A Tawny Frogmouth is familiar, strange and somehow always surprising. Dr Marian Weaving shares the features, behaviours and conservation needs of one of Australia’s most loved birds.

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08 Aussie Bird Count - with Sean

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:00:16 GMT

Twenty minutes outside can become part of a national bird story. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia shares how to join the Aussie Bird Count and why counting common birds matters

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07 Little Brown Birds - with Ricki

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:50:28 GMT

Little brown birds stop being impossible once you learn how to look at them. Bird guide Ricki Coughlan shares how bird topography can help you identify tricky Australian birds.

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06 Magpies - with Mandy

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:25:42 GMT

Australian Magpies are more complex than their swooping reputation suggests. Dr Mandy Ridley shares magpie behaviour, language and what years of research have revealed about these familiar birds.

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05 Using Binoculars - with Anthony

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:20:20 GMT

Binoculars feel awkward until someone shows you the simple tricks. Anthony Overs shares how to choose and use binoculars so you can get a better look at the birds around you.

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04 Superb Fairywrens - with Holly

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:15:13 GMT

Those little blue birds in the park have far more going on than they let on. Dr Holly Kirk shares Superb Fairywren research, urban ecology and her love of Royal Park in Melbourne.

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03 Beginner Tips - with Georgia

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:10:55 GMT

Lazy birdwatching is still birdwatching, and honestly, it might be the best kind. Author and illustrator Georgia Angus shares beginner tips, seasonal plumage and the birds that helped shape 100 Australian Birds.

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02 Peregrine Falcons - with Victor

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:05:18 GMT

Melbourne’s famous Peregrine Falcons have turned a city building into a shared birdwatching moment. Dr Victor Hurley shares the story of the falcons at 367 Collins Street and the community that follows them.

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01 How to Start Birding - with Merrilyn

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:00:18 GMT

Birdwatching can begin before you know a single bird name. Merrilyn Smith shares how listening, noticing and practice helped her start birding and build confidence over time.

Episode illustration: Striated Thornbill

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/

🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com

🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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001 INTRODUCING - Weekend Birder

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:00:28 GMT

You do not need to be an expert to start noticing birds. This trailer introduces Weekend Birder, a podcast for curious people who want birdwatching to feel simple, fun and welcoming.

Weekend Birder logo: Male Superb Fairywren

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/

🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder

🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com

🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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