
Weekend Birder Podcast
A podcast about Australian birds and the people who love them.
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Episodes
106 Ornithology - Paperback Perfumes crossover
Journey back to the 1800s to hear about the life of Elizabeth Gould. This episode is about illustrations of science, colonialism, feminism and the natural beauty of birds.
105 Birding in a Kayak - with Marian
Look at Australian birds from a different perspective. This episode is about finding community, birdwatching while kayaking and a close encounter with a White-bellied Sea-eagle.
104 Gang-gang Cockatoos - with Holly and Gee
Learn all about one of Australia’s charasmatic cockatoos. This episode is a deep-dive into the world of the Gang-gang Cockatoo and the people that love it with all of their heart.
103 Thriving in the City - with Jacinta
Discover how to create bird-friendly gardens in urban areas. This episode explores the challenges urban birds face, from habitat loss to Noisy Miners, and offers practical tips for supporting them in our own backyards.
102 Music and Birds - with Ruby
Hear a musician reflect on how birds affect life and music. This episode is about the deep connection between nature and music, and how birds provide us with a sense of place.
101 Swallows and Martins - with Lorne
Discover the incredible aerial acrobatics of Australia's speedy little birds. This episode is about Sydney Park, and the world of Australian swallows and martins.
100 Birdwatching Slang - with Cesar, Kylie, Sean and Steph
Deep-dive into the language of birdwatching. Our 100th episode is about birding slang, amusing anecdotes and the impact of language on our connection to birds and each other.
99 Emus and Cassowaries - with Luca
Fall in love with Australia’s two largest (and flightless) birds. This episode explores what makes these big birds so special, from their impressive size and strength to the important job they play in the Australian landscape.
98 Bush Stone-curlews - with Paula
Get to know one of Australia’s most endearing birds. This episode is about the re-introduction of the Bush Stone-curlew on to Millowl (Phillip Island) and the sewing of tiny bird backpacks.
97 Local Big Year Celebration - with Hugh, Jo and Sophie
Join us for a live recording of Local Big Year Celebration 2024. This episode features the stories of birdwatchers who participated in Local Big Year 2024 and the delights that come from paying attention to neighbourhood birds.
96 Thirlmere Lakes - with Kylie
Drive one hour south of Sydney for a walk and some birdwatching. This episode is about the joys of exploring Thirmele Lakes National Park and listening out for the Rock Warbler.
95 Bushfire Recovery - with Ben
Discover how ecosystems are healing after the Black Summer fires. This episode is about protecting and restoring nature on private land, the recovery of local owls and the Black-faced Monarch.
94 Mount Annan - with Glenn
Adventure around Mount Annan with an experienced photographer. This episode is about the joys of visiting a garden regularly and the Little Grass Bird.
93 A Game Called Birds - with Chris and Corey
Meet the creators of a board game about Australia’s birds. This episode is about a lively game of sabotage, strategy and luck… and the Dusky Woodswallow.
92 Bird Mimics - with Vicky
Uncover the surprising truths about bird mimicry and vocal learning. This episode is about the hidden talents of Australian birds.
91 Margaret River - with Lucy
Discover a unique pocket of Western Australia. This episode is about living in regional Australia, Red-backed Fairywrens and birdwatching with an ADHD brain.
90 Avian Influenza - with Michelle
Get a gentle understanding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This episode is about the current situation with avian influenza (bird flu), the impact on wild birds and the steps being taken to protect them.
89 Brush-turkeys - with Ann
Enter the world of one of Australia’s iconic city and rainforest birds. This episode is about the fascinating mating, nesting and hatching behaviour of the Australian Brush-turkey, and what you can do to help it thrive in your neighbourhood.
88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return - with Cezary and Leo
Catch up with Cezary and Leo as they head for home. This episode is about two friends and who are riding their bikes around Australia to raise money and see as many birds as possible.
87 Where Song Began - with Tim
Learn about bird evolution from an ecologist and best-selling author. This episode is about where songbirds originated from, Australia’s ‘woodpecker’ and other fun birds, and the simple joys of being out in the bush.