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117 Dawn Chorus - with Andrew

Listen to the world around you. This episode is about learning from birds, deep listening and why the Australian dawn chorus is so unique.

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116 Broken Hill - with Anika

Take a trip to the Australian outback. This episode is about the unique birds that call Broken Hill home and the passion of a farmer who cares for wildlife and the planet.

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115 Casual Birding - with Suzy

Look at Australian birds with new eyes. This episode is about the adventures of an English birdwatcher and podcaster, the power of the human connection and where to go birding in the UK.

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114 Bird of Prey Q&A - with Steve

Get to know birds of prey on a whole new level. This episode answers listener questions about things like bird parenting, food and morphs.

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113 Birdwatching for All - with Ian and Julie

Discover the joys of birdwatching with limited mobility. This episode is about two birders who make birding accessible, including for those in a wheelchair, and the wonderful nature discoveries they've made along the way.

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112 Bird Videos - with Scot

Learn how to record video footage of birds. This episode is about a passionate ornithologist, conservationist and film-maker who has some great advice about creating bird videos.

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110 Slow Birding - with Joan

Try a different form of birdwatching. This episode is about slowing down to learn about local birds and a special place to go birding in Texas.

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109 Tasmania - with Ramit

Discover how farmers are making a difference for birds. This episode is about Birdlife Australia's Birds on Farms project and the positive impact it is having on birds, habitats and the people involved.

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108 Birds on Farms - with Shannon

Discover how farmers are making a difference for birds. This episode is about Birdlife Australia's Birds on Farms project and the positive impact it is having on birds, habitats and the people involved.

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107 Did You Spot It - with Jason

Get advice about how to help children learn about the birds around them. This episode is about how anyone can become a birdwatcher.

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105 Birding in a Kayak - with Marian

Look at Australian birds from a different perspective. This episode is about finding community, birdwatching while kayaking and a close encounter with a White-bellied Sea-eagle.

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104 Gang-gang Cockatoos - with Holly and Gee

Learn all about one of Australia’s charasmatic cockatoos. This episode is a deep-dive into the world of the Gang-gang Cockatoo and the people that love it with all of their heart.

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103 Thriving in the City - with Jacinta

Discover how to create bird-friendly gardens in urban areas. This episode explores the challenges urban birds face, from habitat loss to Noisy Miners, and offers practical tips for supporting them in our own backyards.

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102 Music and Birds - with Ruby

Hear a musician reflect on how birds affect life and music. This episode is about the deep connection between nature and music, and how birds provide us with a sense of place.

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101 Swallows and Martins - with Lorne

Discover the incredible aerial acrobatics of Australia's speedy little birds. This episode is about Sydney Park, and the world of Australian swallows and martins.

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99 Emus and Cassowaries - with Luca

Fall in love with Australia’s two largest (and flightless) birds. This episode explores what makes these big birds so special, from their impressive size and strength to the important job they play in the Australian landscape.

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