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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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