Meet Kirsty Costa
Kirsty Costa is the host of Weekend Birder, Australia’s most listened-to nature podcast.
Kirsty is an experienced birdwatcher, science communicator, storyteller and media presenter. Whether you need a media guest, MC or panel host, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator or someone to get people outside, Kirsty’s expertise lies in sparking curiosity through the shared awe and wonder of noticing Australia’s birds.
Media
Kirsty turns research, science and environmental stories into conversations people can understand, remember and share. She is an experienced media guest across radio, television, print, podcasts and online media, and is comfortable with live interviews, talkback, panels and longer-form conversations.
Her strengths are making complex ideas feel accessible without flattening the science, finding the human story in a topic, and bringing curiosity and warmth to the conversation.
Keynotes, MC and panel hosting
Kirsty is at home on stage and in front of audiences of any size, both face-to-face and online. She regularly hosts panels, interviews guests and facilitates live conversations. She also delivers keynotes on birds, the power of noticing, citizen science and environmental communication.
Her style is warm, curious and engaging, helping audiences feel involved rather than spoken at.
Walks and workshops
Kirsty leads bird walks and interactive workshops that get people noticing, talking, thinking and doing. She collaborates with local experts where specialist knowledge is needed and designs sessions that are welcoming to complete beginners while still giving experienced participants something interesting to take away.
Sessions explore birdwatching, everyday birdlife, environmental communication and podcasting.
Collaborations
Kirsty works with a small number of values-aligned programs and brands on stories, events, projects and products.
This includes UGC, ambassador partnerships, event appearances, content collaborations and campaigns. Kirsty is particularly interested in work that helps people care for the living world and get outside.
Have an event, story or idea you'd like me to be part of? Tell me what you're working on and let's see what we could create together.