Weekend Birder
Australia’s most listened-to nature podcast
Over 150 episodes are waiting for you.
Hosted by Kirsty Costa, Weekend Birder podcast reveals the fascinating lives of everyday Australian birds through stories, science and wonder in everyday places.
Episodes explore Australian bird behaviour, ecology, conservation and the surprising ways birds live. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or have loved birds for years, there's always something new to discover.
New to birdwatching or Weekend Birder? Start here. These three episodes are easy place to begin.
Episode library
Below is the full episode library, including show notes. You can also search for a bird, topic or guest.
13 Shorebirds and Plovers
Shorebird chicks start communicating before they even hatch. Dr Kristal Kostaglou shares the lives of Australian shorebirds, including Red-capped Plovers and the tiny calls coming from inside the egg.
12 Birding in Wetlands
Wetlands can feel overwhelming until you learn how to move through them slowly. Peter Murphy shares birdwatching at Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and how volunteering can build your skills.
11 Sydney Bird Club
Birdwatching in Sydney can be part science, part art and part good excuse for a walk. Amy Ranck and Stephanie Chambers from Sydney Bird Club share favourite birding places, community and the Channel-billed Cuckoo.
10 Powerful Owls
A Powerful Owl can live quietly above a city and still feel completely wild. Scientist Nick Bradsworth shares how to identify Powerful Owls, what they eat, where they live and why hollow-bearing trees matter.
09 Tawny Frogmouths
Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behaviours and how we can help them thrive in the wild.
08 Aussie Bird Count
Twenty minutes outside can become part of a national bird story. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia shares how to join the Aussie Bird Count and why counting common birds matters.
07 Little Brown Birds
Little brown birds stop being impossible once you learn how to look at them. Bird guide Ricki Coughlan shares how bird topography can help you identify tricky Australian birds.
06 Magpies
Why do magpies swoop? How complicated is their language? Learn about the interesting world of Australian Magpies with Dr Mandy Ridley.
05 Using Binoculars
Binoculars feel awkward until someone shows you the simple tricks. Anthony Overs shares how to choose and use binoculars so you can get a better look at the birds around you.
04 Superb Fairywrens
Those little blue birds in the park have far more going on than they let on. Dr Holly Kirk shares Superb Fairywren research, urban ecology and her love of Royal Park in Melbourne.
03 Beginner Tips
Lazy birdwatching is still birdwatching, and honestly, it might be the best kind. Author and illustrator Georgia Angus shares beginner tips, seasonal plumage and the birds that helped shape 100 Australian Birds.
02 Peregrine Falcons
Melbourne’s famous Peregrine Falcons have turned a city building into a shared birdwatching moment. Dr Victor Hurley shares the story of the falcons at 367 Collins Street and the community that follows them.
01 How to Start Birding
Birdwatching can begin before you know a single bird name. Merrilyn Smith shares how listening, noticing and practice helped her start birding and build confidence over time.

