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Weekend Birder explores everyday Australian birdlife, noticing birds together through stories and science. Listen now on your favourite app or the pages below.
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130 Birds and Books
Angela Savage shares how books and birdwatching shape the way we notice the world. From crime novels to picture books to non-fiction guides, Angela has a generous reading list for bird lovers of all ages.
129 Birds Between Laps
Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester shares how birdwatching fits between training sessions, the birds she notices from the pool, and why birds have become a grounding part of life under pressure.
128 Nature People
Veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work, his new book Nature People, and why birdwatching remains a grounding force in his life.
126 Birds, Business and Big Hearts
James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand, the currawong that changed everything, and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design.
125 Observe, Learn and Protect
Birding with Cob shares how a Tawny Frogmouth sparked his passion, the global adventures that followed, and why birdwatching has become a worldwide community of curiosity and connection.
123 Every Bird in the World
Birding with Cob shares how a Tawny Frogmouth sparked his passion, the global adventures that followed, and why birdwatching has become a worldwide community of curiosity and connection.
121 Bird Bird Bird
Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection.
119 Birds that Connect Us
Join nature guide Amanda Lamont to marvel at Pink Cockatoos and explore how birdwatching connects us to place, people and ourselves.
118 Season Finale
It’s the Season 3 finale of the Weekend Birder podcast. Hear Australian bird stories, questions, and recordings from listeners in this joyful community celebration.
115 Casual Birding
Meet Suzy Buttress, host of The Casual Birder Podcast, as she reflects on birding adventures, building community, and what it’s like to watch birds in the UK with Australian eyes.
113 Birdwatching for All
Discover how Ian and Julie, two passionate birders, are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and nature lovers of all abilities.
111 Fairywren Quest
Discover how Maggie Galbraith's quiet approach to birdwatching led a nation-wide quest to see all of Australia’s fairywrens, and an unforgettable moment with the White-winged Fairywren.
108 Birds on Farms
Ecologist Shannon Creaney explains how BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms program is helping farmers protect habitat and support threatened species across Victoria.
106 Ornithology
Explore the life of Elizabeth Gould, wife of John Gould, through scent and storytelling. This crossover with Clare Presser from Paperback Perfumes podcast dives into science illustration, colonial history, and the sensory power of birds.
102 Birds and Music
Musician Ruby Gill shares how birds and nature shape their life, lyrics, and identity. A moving conversation about place, belonging, and listening deeply.
100 Birdwatching Slang
Celebrate Episode 100 with birding slang, hilarious moments and insights from Cesar Puechmarin, Kylie Soanes, Sean Dooley and Steph Chambers. A fun exploration birdwatcher language and culture.
97 Local Big Year Celebration
Celebrate the Local Big Year with stories from Hugh Possingham, Jo Bangles and Sophie Walker. A delightful episode about birding close to home and paying attention to what’s just outside your door.
95 Bushfire Recovery
Ben Williams from Trust for Nature shares how East Gippsland’s birds and forests are recovering after the Black Summer fires, and what landholders are doing to help.
93 A Game Called Birds
Chris Bury and Corey Graham reveal how they turned their love of Australian birds into a cheeky board game, and why sparking playful conversations about birds really matters.
88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return
Cezary and Leo, from Two Birders Two Bikes, return from their epic cycling birdwatching adventure across Australia. Hear stories of rare sightings, meaningful moments and community connection.