Weekend Birder Podcast

A podcast about Australian birds and the people who love them.

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Episodes

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110 Slow Birding - with Joan

Try a different form of birdwatching. This episode is about slowing down to learn about local birds and a special place to go birding in Texas.

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109 Tasmania - with Ramit

Discover how farmers are making a difference for birds. This episode is about Birdlife Australia's Birds on Farms project and the positive impact it is having on birds, habitats and the people involved.

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108 Birds on Farms - with Shannon

Discover how farmers are making a difference for birds. This episode is about Birdlife Australia's Birds on Farms project and the positive impact it is having on birds, habitats and the people involved.

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107 Did You Spot It - with Jason

Get advice about how to help children learn about the birds around them. This episode is about how anyone can become a birdwatcher.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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