From its eyebrow to its shimmering wing panel, there is lots to learn about the Pacific Black Duck. Scientist and conservationist Jason Graham does a deep-dive (pun intended) into this impressive bird and provides insights into a large conservation story unfolding in Tasmania. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/135-pacific-black-duck 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Little Wa...
Feb 03, 2026•34 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Artists Jane Rusden and Bridget Farmer share the story behind The 700 Birds Project - a long-term plan to travel in short trips and draw every bird they encounter. From Gluepot to Hattah-Kulkyne and Chiltern, they talk birding misadventures, advice about field sketching and why birds keep pulling them back into new places. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/134-the-700-birds-project 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbir...
Jan 27, 2026•33 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Dr Gráinne Cleary explains what birds are really doing when they sing. Along the way, she shares simple ways to tune your ear and hear birdsong as communication, not background noise. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/132-wingmate 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Magpie, Magpie-Lark, Noisy ...
Jan 20, 2026•23 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Brandon Chapman chats about how birdwatching and game design come together in Wingmate, an app that helps people notice birds, build life lists and turn everyday walks into moments of curiosity and connection. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/132-wingmate 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Comb-crested...
Jan 13, 2026•19 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Shane and Kayte Cheney share how birds became part of their love story, from noticing backyard species to building shared rituals, travel memories and a joyful first year of birdwatching together. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/131-falling-in-love-with-birds 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Austral...
Jan 06, 2026•18 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Revisit one of Weekend Birder’s most loved episodes. Dr Mandy Ridley shares what research reveals about Australian Magpies, including their intelligence, communication behaviours and how we can help them to thrive. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/encore-magpies 🎵 Australian Magpie recording by Eddy Smith (XC747690) - https://xeno-canto.org/species/gymnorhina-tibicen 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds...
Dec 30, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 130
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/130-birds-and-books 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Arctic Tern, Barking Owl, Magpie, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spotte...
Dec 23, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 130
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/129-birds-between-laps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Australia’s five cormorants Bird illustration: Little Pied Cormorant -- Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Dec 16, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Wildlife 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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/128-nature-people 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com 🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from - https://www.wildambience.com Birds mentioned in this episode: European Starling, Supe...
Dec 09, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 128
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/127-pelagics 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: White-faced Storm-Petrel, Grey-headed Albatross...
Dec 02, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 127
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. 🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/126-birds-business-and-big-hearts 🎵 Pied Currawong recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from wildambience.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Pied Currawong, Golden-sh...
Nov 25, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats with Kirsty in Melbourne’s Royal Park about birdwatching, Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community. 🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/125-observe-learn-and-protect 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Bird illustration: Glossy-blac...
Nov 18, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/124-parrot-evolution 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com Birds featured: Kea, Kākā, Little Corella, Pygmy Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo B...
Nov 11, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 124
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/123-every-bird-in-the-world 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds featured: Andean Condor, Flamingos (James’s Flamingo, Andean Flamingo, Chilean Flamingo), Harpy Eagle, Tawny Frogmouth Bir...
Nov 04, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Australia’s 2025 Top Tour Guide, Cat Davidson, shares the magic of Inala on Bruny Island - home to Forty-spotted Pardalotes, Swift Parrots and Tasmania’s other incredible birdlife. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/122-pardalotes-and-parrots 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds featured: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Snowy Owl, Striated Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed Eagle Bird illustration: Forty-spott...
Oct 28, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/121-bird-bird-bird 🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds featured: Hummingbird, New Holland Honeyeater, Galah, Striated Pardalote, White-cheeked Ho...
Oct 21, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 121
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/09-tawny-frogmouths-with-marian 👑Tawny Frogmouth Named 2025 Bird of the Year - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/16/tawny-frogmouth-2025-australian-bird-year-winner 🎵 Tawny Frogmouth recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from h...
Oct 16, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 120
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us 🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds featured: P...
Oct 14, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Join nature guide Amanda Lamont in Broken Hill and Mungo National Park as we marvel at pink cockatoos and explore how birdwatching connects us to place, people and ourselves. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us 🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds featured: Australian Pelican, Chirping Wedgebill, Pink Cockat...
Oct 07, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Get a taste of what’s to come in Season 4. Our curiosity will lead us to science, community and the surprising ways birds shape our world. 🎵 Laughing Kookaburra recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Superb Fairywren -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 05, 2025•2 min
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/118-season-finale 🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
May 27, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 118
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/117-dawn-chorus-with-andrew 🎵 Recordings by Andrew Skeoch - https://www.andrewskeoch.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Grey Shrikethrush -- Hosted on Acast. See...
May 20, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 117
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/116-broken-hill-with-anika 🎵 Emu recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 13, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Look at Australian birds with new eyes. In this episode, English birdwatcher and podcaster Suzy Buttress shares her birding adventures, her love for connecting with people through birds, and her favourite places to go birding in the UK. 🎧 All links here - h ttps://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/115-casual-birding-with-suzy 🎵 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https:...
May 06, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Raptor expert Stephen Debus answers listener questions about birds of prey in Australia - from eagles and falcons to parenting, prey and plumage. A must-listen for bird nerds and curious nature lovers. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/114-bird-of-prey-qa-with-steve 🎵 Bird of prey recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: We...
Apr 29, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Discover how Ian and Julie, two passionate birders, are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and nature lovers of all abilities. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/113-birdwatching-for-all-with-ian-and-julie 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: New Holland Honeyeater -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 22, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 113
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/112-bird-videos-with-scot 🎵 Paradise Riflebird recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustrat...
Apr 15, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 112
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/111-fairywren-quest-with-maggie 🎵 White-winged Fairywren recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Illustration: White-winged ...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 111
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/110-slow-birding-with-joan 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: House Wren -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 01, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Tasmanian bird guide Ramit Singal shares stories of pelagics, rare sightings, and the rewards of showing others the beauty of Australian birds. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/109-tasmania-with-ramit 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Yellow Honeyeater -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 25, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 109
