
Weekend Birder Podcast
A podcast about Australian birds and the people who love them.
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Episodes
67 Bird Feathers - with Freia
Explore the intricate world of bird feathers. This episode is about feather colour and structure, and the nesting habits of waterfowl.
66 Swift Parrots - with Beau
Discover the delights of one of Australia’s most popular birds. This episode includes everything you need to know about the Swift Parrot, which was voted Bird of the Year in 2023.
65 Birding on a Balcony - with Christine
Enjoy the simple pleasures of watching birds through an apartment window. This episode is about Black-faced Cuckooshrikes, pardalotes and the joys of birdwatching at home.
64 Beach Birds - with Bridget
Take a walk along Australia's stunning coastline to meet the birds that call the beach their home. This episode is about curlews, plovers, gulls, terns and oystercatchers.
63 New Homes for Urban Birds - with Kylie
Be inspired by the projects that are helping urban birds to thrive. This episode is about designing new bird habitats, an unexpected cassowary in your kitchen and the joy of seeing a Purple-crowned Lorikeet in a KFC car park.
62 Birding Beyond Barriers - with Richard
Embark on a journey to northern Australia with Paralympian Richard Cordukes. This episode is about the Western Bowerbird, Gouldian Finch and birdwatching in a wheelchair.
61 Big City Birds - with John
Gain a new appreciation for the Australian White Ibis, the Little Corella and the Long-billed Corella. This episode is about the birds that live around us in our cities and towns.
60 Bruny Island - with Ella
Adventure to an island in southern Australia that is home to rare birds. This episode is about the Bruny Island Bird Festival, the Forty-spotted Pardalote and the Swift Parrot.
59 Birder Beginnings - with Luke
Meet a teenager birdwatcher who loves conservation and photography. This episode is about connecting with birds during childhood, youth leadership and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos.
58 Thornbills - with Ricki
Learn how to identify a range of Australian thornbills. This episode is about those tricky Little Brown Birds that live in our gardens, parks and local reserves, and also contains a refresher on how to use binoculars.
57 Birding in Darwin - with Amanda
Discover some Darwin birdwatching hot spots and a local community campaign to protect shorebirds. This episode is about where to go birding in the Top End, Red Knot seabirds and the Lee Point campaign.
56 Little Penguins - with Paula
Get the lowdown on the world’s smallest penguin. This episode is about the interesting world of the Little Penguins that live on Phillip Island.
55 For the Love of Owls - with Cesar
Get to know the host of Death by Birding and his love of Australian owls. This episode is about the Rufous Owl, Southern Boobook Owl and the joys of sharing birdwatching with others.
54 Canberra and Superb Parrots - with Olivia
Adventure to new birding spots in the nation’s capital. This episode is about where to go birdwatching in Canberra and the delights of the Superb Parrot.
53 Birds of Prey - with Stephen
Learn how to identify common Australian birds of prey. This episode is a general introduction to falcons, hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and osprey.
52 Orange-bellied Parrots - with Jenny
Celebrate the community effort that is preventing a little parrot from going extinct. This episode is about the Orange-bellied Parrot and stories that will give you hope about the future of birds.
51 Introduction to Shorebirds - with Jeremy
Marvel at the diverse range of shorebirds that hang out in Australia each year. This episode is about shorebird birdwatching, sandpipers and the Bar-tailed Godwit.
50 Birds with Personality - with Georgia
Be delighted by some of the world’s most charismatic birds. This episode is about birds that have fun personalities and have a large impact on their environment, like the Victoria’s Riflebird, Paleated Woodpecker and Burrowing Owl.
49 Birds in Your Neighbourhood - with Darryl
Meet the author of Australia’s first complete beginners' field guide to urban birds. This episode is about the birds found in cities and towns (including the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike), birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur and Wallace’s Line.
48 Australian Robins - with Hugh
Learn how to identify Australia’s huge variety of robins. This episode is about red and pink-coloured robins, noisy robins, rare robins and birdwatching on the Limestone Coast.