Celebrate the 2025 Australian Bird of the Year - the Tawny Frogmouth! In this fan-favourite episode, Dr Marian Weaving reveals why these birds are so loved, from their clever camouflage to their family life and the simple ways we can help them thrive.

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.

Join nature guide Amanda Lamont to marvel at Pink Cockatoos and explore how birdwatching connects us to place, people and ourselves.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Suzy Buttress, host of The Casual Birder Podcast, as she reflects on birding adventures, building community, and what it’s like to watch birds in the UK with Australian eyes.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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