Episodes
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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.
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.
86 Twitchathon - with Mick and Bastian
Meet two participants of a sport especially for birdwatchers. This episode is about competitive birdwatching, the magic of the Hunter region of NSW and how birds can bring us together.
85 Pigeons and Doves - with Sean
Get to know some of Australia’s overlooked birds. This episode is about the many species of pigeons and doves that are native to Australia, a bunch of rare parrots and the delights of the Aussie Bird Count.
84 Awe and Wonder - with Karen
Discover how to your nature experiences to new heights. This episode is about the difference between awe and wonder, and how each emotion can positively impact your daily life.
003 Season 3 Trailer
Weekend Birder podcast is back for Season 3! Here’s a sneak peak of what's coming up.
83 Birdwatching Stories - with the Local Big Year crew
Hear birdwatching stories from around Australia. This episode is about the joys of connecting with neighbourhood birds and the challenge of doing a Local Big Year.
82 Listening to Birds - with Vicky
Learn how to record bird song and use technology to identify them. This episode is about bird call ID apps, sound recording equipment and research into how baby birds learn while they are in their egg.
81 Birdwatching in WA - with Jeremy
Search for birds in Western Australia’s coastal heaths, wetlands, arid regions and tropical north. This episode is about the best places to go birdwatching Western Australia and some of the unique birds you might find there.
80 Two Birders Two Bikes - with Cezary and Leo
Adventure around Australia with two passionate birders on a gap year. This episode is about the highs and lows of riding a pushbike 15,000km around Australia to see as many birds as possible in one year.
79 Latham’s Snipe - with Birgita
Learn about a bird that’s a little bit different from the rest. This episode is about a quirky and lovable migratory shorebird, and a scientist’s quest to grow our knowledge about its physiology and behaviour.
78 Unexpected Moments - with McKinley
Share the delight of unexpected birding experiences. This episode is about the joys of photography, why birds bathe, foot quivering and the Regent Honeyeater.
77 Plains-wanderer - with Chris
Discover the joys of birdwatching walks around Victoria and beyond. This episode is about birding in the Castlemaine and Orbost areas, a great place to visit in France and the Australian Painted Snipe.
76 Bird Walks - with Damian
Discover the joys of birdwatching walks around Victoria and beyond. This episode is about birding in the Castlemaine and Orbost areas, a great place to visit in France and the Australian Painted Snipe.
75 Kites - with Edward
Join Kirsty and her nephew Edward as they explore the world of Australia's kites. This episode is about the joys of seeing and hearing the Whistling Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite and Square-tailed Kite.
74 Eastern Yellow Robin - with Lana
Get to know one of Australia’s most charming robins. This episode is about the behaviours, calls, habitats and genetics of the Eastern Robin. It’s time to get sciencey!
73 Eastern Osprey - with Pip
Deep-dive into the world of one of Australia’s charismatic birds of prey. This episode contains everything you need to know about the Eastern Osprey. And how a childhood of field trips and wildlife photography has led to a life-long love of birdwatching and citizen science.