62 Birding Beyond Barriers
About this episode
Paralympian Richard Cordukes shares his passion for birdwatching and the birds of northern Australia, including the Western Bowerbird and Gouldian Finch. He also shares the opportunities and challenges of birding in a wheelchair.
Resources
Western Bowerbird recording by Marc Anderson licensed from – wildambience.com
Meet the Guest
Richard Cordukes is a distinguished Paralympic athlete and advocate renowned for his unwavering commitment to inclusion. Despite becoming a quadriplegic in 1976, Richard swiftly immersed himself in wheelchair sports and represented New South Wales at the National Wheelchair Games just a year later. His illustrious athletic career saw him break records and secure silver and bronze medals at the 1988 Seoul Paralympics. Richard's tireless advocacy for accessibility and equality earned him accolades such as the Life Membership of Wheelchair Sports NSW in 2011 and the Australian Sports Medal in 2000. And, for over 30 years, Richard has also been a birdwatcher.
