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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.
127 Pelagics
Pelagic trips take you far offshore to the seabirds most of us never get to see. Dr Holly Kirk shares what turns up at the continental shelf, how to spot albatrosses and petrels, and how to prepare so the day feels exciting rather than overwhelming.
120 This Bird
This joyful chat with award-winning illustrator Astred Hicks and BirdLife Australia’s Dr Holly Parsons is about noticing everyday urban birds, playful ways to watch with kids and the surprising travels of the tiny Silvereye.
117 Dawn Chorus
Discover the magic of the Australian dawn chorus in this conversation with sound recordist Andrew Skeoch. Explore how bird calls can teach us about listening, ecology, and connection to place.
112 Bird Videos
Discover how to film birds in the wild with conservationist and videographer Scot from Bird Bites. Learn which cameras he recommends, what makes a good bird video, and how storytelling can help protect birds.
110 Slow Birding
Discover how biologist Joan Strassmann applies the ideas of slow food to birdwatching. This episode invites you to slow down, notice your local birds, and deepen your connection to nature.
107 Did You Spot It
Cartoonist and author Jason Rodgers shares how his illustrated book Did You Spot It? helps kids become birdwatchers and notice the birds in their everyday lives.
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.
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.
84 Awe and Wonder
Environmental educator Karen Jones shares how awe and wonder can rewire our brains, boost wellbeing and help us connect more deeply with birds and nature.
82 Listening to Birds
Dr Vicky Austin shares how birds use sound in surprising ways, including female mimicry and chick learning. She also gives advice about recording bird calls with apps like Merlin and BirdNet.
72 From Dawn to Dusk
Listen to the stories of award-winning nature photographer Shelley Pearson and discover how light, patience and perspective bring birds to life through her lens.
65 Birding on a Balcony
Discover how birdwatching from a balcony brought joy during lockdown. Christine Parrott shares her love for everyday birds and urban birding.
63 New Homes for Urban Birds
Dr Kylie Soanes shares clever and inspiring urban conservation ideas, from bird nesting hollows to floating wetlands, and the joy of spotting birds in unexpected places.
61 Big City Birds
Dr John Martin shares insights from the Big City Birds project, where citizen scientists and ecologists work together to better understand Australian ibis, corellas and cockatoos.
43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke
Discover the link between birdwatching and mental health. This episode is about the science of mindfulness and how it relates to bird watching and listening.
36 Accidental Big Year - with Charuka
Hear the story of Charuka Abhayawickrama, who challenged himself to photograph 600 birds in one Big Year.
35 Bird-friendly Gardens -with Tom
Create a safe haven for Australian birds in your garden, balcony or nature strip with the advice from ecologist Tom Hunt.
33 eBird and Merlin - with Lareen
Learn how to use apps like eBird and Merlin to identify and record the birds you see, and find new places to visit. Lareen Newman also talks about her favourite birdwatching spot - a wetlands near Adelaide.
32 Empathy and Photography - with Kim
Discover how Kim Wormald, an award-winning photographer, maintains her ethical bird photography approach whilst also taking stunning photos of birds like the Mallee Emu-wren.