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73 Eastern Osprey - with Pip
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73 Eastern Osprey - with Pip

Deep-dive into the world of one of Australia’s charismatic birds of prey. This episode contains everything you need to know about the Eastern Osprey. And how a childhood of field trips and wildlife photography has led to a life-long love of birdwatching and citizen science.

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72 From Dawn to Dusk - with Shelley
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72 From Dawn to Dusk - with Shelley

Discover how patience and understanding light can create stunning wildlife photographs. This episode is about a photographer’s journey from a childhood in the Australian outback to a career capturing the beauty of birds.

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71 More than Meets the Eye - with Gráinne
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71 More than Meets the Eye - with Gráinne

Answering your questions about bird bodies and behaviours. This episode is about bird feathers, eyelids and legs, and their funny little traits that are similar to humans.

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70 Birding in East Gippsland - with Luca
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70 Birding in East Gippsland - with Luca

Meet an 11-year old birdwatcher who has a love for Eastern Victoria. This episode is about a unique part of Australia, birding wishlists and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher.

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68 Strength of Country - with Jack
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68 Strength of Country - with Jack

Gain new insights into birds, traditional knowledge and ecology. This episode is about the health of Country, life in the Otways and the Fan-tailed Cuckoo.

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67 Bird Feathers - with Freia
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67 Bird Feathers - with Freia

Explore the intricate world of bird feathers. This episode is about feather colour and structure, and the nesting habits of waterfowl.

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66 Swift Parrots - with Beau
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66 Swift Parrots - with Beau

Discover the delights of one of Australia’s most popular birds. This episode includes everything you need to know about the Swift Parrot, which was voted Bird of the Year in 2023.

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65 Birding on a Balcony - with Christine
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65 Birding on a Balcony - with Christine

Enjoy the simple pleasures of watching birds through an apartment window. This episode is about Black-faced Cuckooshrikes, pardalotes and the joys of birdwatching at home.

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64 Beach Birds - with Bridget
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64 Beach Birds - with Bridget

Take a walk along Australia's stunning coastline to meet the birds that call the beach their home. This episode is about curlews, plovers, gulls, terns and oystercatchers.

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63 New Homes for Urban Birds - with Kylie
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63 New Homes for Urban Birds - with Kylie

Be inspired by the projects that are helping urban birds to thrive. This episode is about designing new bird habitats, an unexpected cassowary in your kitchen and the joy of seeing a Purple-crowned Lorikeet in a KFC car park.

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62 Birding Beyond Barriers - with Richard
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62 Birding Beyond Barriers - with Richard

Embark on a journey to northern Australia with Paralympian Richard Cordukes. This episode is about the Western Bowerbird, Gouldian Finch and birdwatching in a wheelchair.

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61 Big City Birds - with John
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61 Big City Birds - with John

Gain a new appreciation for the Australian White Ibis, the Little Corella and the Long-billed Corella. This episode is about the birds that live around us in our cities and towns.

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60 Bruny Island - with Ella
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60 Bruny Island - with Ella

Adventure to an island in southern Australia that is home to rare birds. This episode is about the Bruny Island Bird Festival, the Forty-spotted Pardalote and the Swift Parrot.

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59 Birder Beginnings - with Luke
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59 Birder Beginnings - with Luke

Meet a teenager birdwatcher who loves conservation and photography. This episode is about connecting with birds during childhood, youth leadership and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos.

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58 Thornbills - with Ricki
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58 Thornbills - with Ricki

Learn how to identify a range of Australian thornbills. This episode is about those tricky Little Brown Birds that live in our gardens, parks and local reserves, and also contains a refresher on how to use binoculars.

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57 Birding in Darwin - with Amanda
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57 Birding in Darwin - with Amanda

Discover some Darwin birdwatching hot spots and a local community campaign to protect shorebirds. This episode is about where to go birding in the Top End, Red Knot seabirds and the Lee Point campaign.

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56 Little Penguins - with Paula
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56 Little Penguins - with Paula

Get the lowdown on the world’s smallest penguin. This episode is about the interesting world of the Little Penguins that live on Phillip Island.

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55 For the Love of Owls - with Cesar
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55 For the Love of Owls - with Cesar

Get to know the host of Death by Birding and his love of Australian owls. This episode is about the Rufous Owl, Southern Boobook Owl and the joys of sharing birdwatching with others.

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