Birdwatchers from across Australia share their favourite moments from a Local Big Year – a challenge to connect more deeply with birds in your own backyard.

Dr Vicky Austin shares how birds use sound in surprising ways – including female mimicry and chick learning – plus tips on recording bird calls with apps like Merlin and BirdNet.

BirdLife Australia’s Jeremy Ringma shares the top birding spots across Western Australia (from arid zones to wetlands), and how to get involved in citizen science projects.

Follow the two passionate young birders (Two Birders Two Bikes) as they cycle 15,000km around Australia spotting birds and raising funds to build a school in Timor Leste.

Discover the secretive world of Latham’s Snipe (a wetland-loving, long-distance migrant), and meet the researchers revealing its remarkable story.

Discover the surprising moments of birdwatching with young nature photographer McKinley Moens. Bathing birds, foot quivering and rare honeyeaters await.

Discover the story of the Plains-wanderer - a quirky and rare Australian bird - with Chris Hartnett from Zoos Victoria.

Explore birdwatching in Castlemaine, Orbost, and beyond with birder and guidebook author Damian Kelly in this walk-focused episode.

Learn about Australia's four kite bird species through the eyes of 10-year-old Edward in this fun and family-friendly episode.

Dive into the life of the Eastern Yellow Robin and discover what makes this bird so special, from behaviours to genetics, with ornithologist Lana Austin.

Learn about the Eastern Osprey and the citizen science projects helping us understand this striking bird of prey – with birder and photographer Pip Grant-Taylor.

Explore the story of award-winning nature photographer Shelley Pearson and discover how light, patience and perspective bring birds to life through her lens.

Curious about bird feathers, eyelids or legs? Dr Gráinne Cleary explains the quirky bird features that have more in common with us than you think.

Birdwatching through the eyes of an 11-year old. Luca shares his love of East Gippsland, birding wishlists and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher.

Explore Australia's birds through public art. Geoffrey Carran shares how kingfishers, kookaburras and endangered species inspire his massive silo murals.

Discover the connection between birds, First Peoples cultures and ecology. Dr Jack Pascoe shares stories from the Otways, traditional knowledge and Fan-tailed Cuckoos.

Some bird feathers aren't what they seem. Freia Noss shares insights into feather structure, colour and iridescence. She also shares her love of Australian waterfowl.

Celebrate the Swift Parrot – Australia’s 2023 Bird of the Year. Birdlife Australia's Beau Meney shares how to spot them and why protecting them matters.

Discover how birdwatching from a balcony brought joy during lockdown. Christine Parrott shares her love for everyday birds and urban birding.

Australian artist Bridget Farmer shares her love of Australia’s beach birds – from oystercatchers to curlews to plovers – and how they inspire her art and children’s books.