Weekend Birder
Australia’s most listened-to nature podcast
Over 150 episodes are waiting for you.
Hosted by Kirsty Costa, Weekend Birder podcast invites you to discover the fascinating lives of everyday Australian birds through stories, science and shared experiences.
New to Weekend Birder? Here are three episodes to get you started.
Episode library
Below is the full episode library, including show notes. You can also search for a bird, topic or guest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
104 Gang-gang Cockatoos
Explore the quirky charm of Gang-gang Cockatoos with Dr Holly Parsons and Gee Hounsell. Hear how science, citizen action, and love for birds come together to protect this iconic species.
103 Thriving in the City
Urban ecologist Jacinta Humphrey shares how to make our cities better for birds and gives backyard tips, habitat design ideas and insight into what’s threatening our urban birdlife.
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.
101 Swallows and Martins
Urban birder Lorne Johnson he shares his love of swallows, martins and the fast-paced birds that fill Sydney's skies.
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.
99 Emus and Cassowaries
Young birdwatcher Luca shares why emus and cassowaries are some of Australia’s most fascinating birds, and why we need to protect the landscapes they call home.
98 Bush Stone-curlews
Wildlife researcher Paula Wasiak shares the journey of bringing Bush Stone-curlews back to Phillip Island, from radio-tracking to community science and everything in between.
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.
96 Thirlmere Lakes
Wollondilly birder Kylie Savidge shares her favourite walk near Sydney, called Thirmele Lakes, and the birds that make it special (from robins to Rockwarblers).
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.
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.