Weekend Birder Podcast
A podcast about Australian birds and the people who love them. Listen now on your favourite app.
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98 Bush Stone-curlews - with Paula
Wildlife researcher Paula Wasiak shares the journey of bringing Bush Stone-curlews back to Phillip Island – from radio-tracking to community science and everything in between.
97 Local Big Year Celebration - with Hugh, Jo and Sophie
Celebrate the Local Big Year with stories from Hugh Possingham, Jo Bangles and Sophie Walker. A joyful episode about birding close to home and paying attention to what’s just outside your door.
96 Thirlmere Lakes - with Kylie
Wollondilly birder Kylie Savidge shares her favourite walk near Sydney – Thirmele Lakes – and the birds that make it special, from robins to Rockwarblers.
95 Bushfire Recovery - with Ben
Ben Williams from Trust for Nature shares how East Gippsland’s birds and forests are recovering after the Black Summer fires – and what landholders are doing to help.
94 Mount Annan - with Glenn
Photographer Glenn Smith shares why he returns to Mount Annan week after week – and the birding moments that keep him coming back to this beautiful garden.
93 A Game Called Birds - with Chris and Corey
Chris Bury and Corey Graham reveal how they turned their love of Australian birds into a cheeky board game – and why sparking playful conversations about birds really matters.
92 Bird Mimics - with Vicky
Dr Vicky Austin reveals the secret vocal world of female lyrebirds – and how mimicry, learning and communication are helping us rethink the sounds of the bush.
91 Margaret River - with Lucy
Lucy Curtin shares how birdwatching has helped her navigate ADHD and deepen her connection to country in Margaret River - with a special love for Red-winged Fairywrens.
90 Avian Influenza - with Michelle
Dr Michelle Wille explains how avian influenza is affecting wild birds and what steps are being taken to prepare for outbreaks in Australia.
89 Brush-turkeys - with Ann
Dr Ann Göth shares the hidden life of Australian Brush-turkeys, from their nesting mounds to their city adventures, and why they deserve more of our respect.
88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return - with Cezary and Leo
Cezary and Leo (from Two Birders Two Bikes) return from their epic cycling birdwatching adventure across Australia - with stories of rare sightings, meaningful moments and community connection.
87 Where Song Began - with Tim
Tim Low, author of Where Song Began, shares how Australia shaped the evolution of songbirds – and why birds remain one of the best storytellers of place.
86 Twitchathon - with Mick and Bastian
Bird lovers Mick Roderick and Bastian Fox Phelan share their love of Twitchathon – a competitive birding event that brings fun, strategy and friendship to the fore.
85 Pigeons and Doves - with Sean
Sean Dooley explains why Australia’s native pigeons and doves deserve more love – and how birdwatchers can help track them through the Aussie Bird Count.
84 Awe and Wonder - with Karen
Environmental educator Karen Jones shares how awe and wonder can rewire our brains, boost wellbeing and help us connect more deeply with nature.
83 Birding Stories - with the Local Big Year crew
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.
82 Listening to Birds - with Vicky
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.
81 Birdwatching in WA - with Jeremy
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.
80 Two Birders Two Bikes - with Cezary and Leo
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.
79 Latham’s Snipe - with Birgita
Discover the secretive world of Latham’s Snipe (a wetland-loving, long-distance migrant), and meet the researchers revealing its remarkable story.