A podcast for the love
of Australian birds

From adorable fairywrens to cheeky cockatoos, welcome to the fascinating world of Australian birds. Weekend Birder is a popular nature podcast that features birdwatchers, scientists, artists and comedians. This website provides you with extra support so you can get outside and enjoy the birds around you.

A Rainbow Bee-eater sits on a branch. It has a dark strip across its eye, a long black beak and a colourful range of feathers that include orange, green, yellow and black
Two people are wearing their brand new Weekend Birder t-shirts that feature an illustration of a Swift Parrot and the words Weekend Birder
A Royal Spoonbill is looking at the camera. It has a long black beak with a spoon-shape at the end and bright white feathers.
A robin sits on a branch. It has a white patch on its head, a black head and face and a red breast
A Swamp Hen is looking out from some reeds. It has a large red beak that extends into a red crown. Its head is black and its body is a bright purpley-blue
Grey Butcherbird sits on a branch. It looks a bit like a kookaburra with a long sharp beak but it has a white belly and black head, wings and back

Monthly Letter

This short and personal email is delivered to your inbox. All subscribers are automatically entered into a monthly giveaway.

May’s giveaway is a copy of Victorian Bird Walks by Damian Kelly

Front cover of Victorian Bird Walks book by Damian Kelly has a photo of a Golden Cisticola - a small gold and white bird

Meet your host

Kirsty Costa didn’t ace science class in high school… but here she is, the host of one of Australia’s most popular science nature podcasts. With 20 years experience working in education and conservation, she is a pro at making complex science information understandable and engaging. Kirsty is deeply committed to making birdwatching fun, inclusive and accessible for everyone.