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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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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.
116 Broken Hill
Head to Broken Hill with Dr Anika Molesworth to meet the birds of the outback and discover how farming and conservation can work together in Australia’s arid landscapes.
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.
109 Tasmania
Join Tasmanian bird guide Ramit Singal as he shares stories of pelagics, rare sightings, and the rewards of showing others the beauty of Australian birds.
105 Birding in a Kayak
Marian Blake shares how kayaking brought her closer to birds and people. Hear how she found community, calm and a White-bellied Sea-eagle on the waters of Bendigo.
94 Mount Annan
Wildlife photographer Glenn Smith shares why he returns to Mount Annan week after week, and the moments that keep him coming back to this beautiful garden.
91 Margaret River
Lucy Curtin shares her love of Red-winged Fairywrens and others birds that live in Margaret River in WA. She also talks about how birdwatching has helped her navigate ADHD.
76 Bird Walks
Explore birdwatching in Castlemaine, Orbost and beyond with birder and guidebook author Damian Kelly in this walk-focused episode.
70 Birding in East Gippsland
Go birdwatching through the eyes of an 11-year old. Luca shares his love of East Gippsland, birding wishlists and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher.
60 Bruny Island
Escape to Bruny Island in Tasmania to see rare birds like the Forty-spotted Pardalote and Swift Parrot. This chat is with Ella Roles, Bruny Island Festival Coordinator.
57 Birding in Darwin
Explore Top End birding with Dr Amanda Lilleyman. Learn about Red Knots, Far Eastern Curlews, Kakadu and the Lee Point shorebirds campaign.
47 Birding in the Botanic Gardens - with Liz
Discover how Liz Hackett's mindful birding walks in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens have become a beautiful way to share nature with others, including watching the Nankeen Night Heron.
30 Merri Merri - with Ann
Walk along Merri Creek (Merri Merri) with Ann McGregor and learn about how birds change with the seasons.
25 Oxley Creek Common - with Hugh
Hugh Possingham shares the joys of birdwatching in his corner of Brisbane, the Oxley Creek Common, which is home to the Mistletoe Bird.