Ecologist Shannon Creaney explains how BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms program is helping farmers protect habitat and support threatened species across Victoria. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/108-birds-on-farms-with-shannon 🎵 Regent Honeyeater recording by Ross Crates (XC661747) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Little Honeyeater -- Hosted on...
Mar 18, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 108
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/107-did-you-spot-it-with-jason 🎵 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: Laughing Kookaburra -- Hosted on Aca...
Mar 11, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 107
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/106-ornithology-paperback-perfumes-crossover 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Superb Lyrebird -- Hosted on Acast. See a...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 106
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/105-birding-in-a-kayak-with-marian 🎵 White-bellied Sea-eagle 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: White-bellied Sea-eagle --...
Feb 25, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 105
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/104-gang-gang-cockatoos-with-holly-and-gee 🎵 Gang-gang Cockatoo 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....
Feb 18, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 104
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/103-thriving-in-the-city-with-jacinta 🎵 Noisy Miner 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: Noisy Miner -- Ho...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Musician Ruby Gill shares how birds and nature shape their life, lyrics, and identity. A moving conversation about place, belonging, and listening deeply. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/102-birds-and-music-with-ruby 🎵 Blue Jay recording by Dan Lane (XC215532), African Paradise Flycatcher and Hadada Ibis recordings by Tony Archer (XC603822, XC686712) – all licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://...
Feb 04, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Urban birder Lorne Johnson he shares his love of swallows, martins and the fast-paced birds that fill Sydney's skies. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/101-swallows-and-martins-with-lorne 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Welcome Swallow -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 28, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 101
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/100-birdwatching-slang-with-cesar-kylie-sean-and-steph 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Rainbow Lorikeet -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jan 21, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 100
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/99-emus-and-cassowaries-with-luca 🎵 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: Southern Cassowary -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Jan 14, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 99
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/98-bush-stone-curlews-with-paula 🎵 Bush Stone-curlew recordings by Ken George (XC857992) and Marc Anderson – licenced from https://xeno-canto.org and https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at – https://www.weeken...
Jan 07, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 98
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/97-local-big-year-celebration-with-hugh-jo-and-sophie 🎵 Bassian Thrush recording by Marc Anderson – licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at – https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illu...
Dec 31, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Wollondilly birder Kylie Savidge shares her favourite walk near Sydney, called Thirmele Lakes, and the birds that make it special (from robins to Rockwarblers). 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/96-thirmele-lakes-with-kylie 🎵 Cape Barren Goose recording by Ian Woxvold (XC603281), Rockwarbler by Greg McLachlan (XC380577), and Black-faced Monarch by Marc Anderson – licenced from https://xeno-canto.org and https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...
Dec 24, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 96
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/95-bushfire-recovery-with-ben 🎵 Black-faced Monarch 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: Black-faced Monarch -- Hosted on ...
Dec 17, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 95
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/94-mount-annan-with-glenn 🎵 Little Grassbird 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: Brown Falcon -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Dec 10, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Chris Bury and Corey Graham reveal how they turned their love of Australian birds into a cheeky board game, and why sparking playful conversations about birds really matters. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/93-a-game-called-birds-with-chris-and-corey 🎵 Dusky Woodswallow 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: Tasmanian Na...
Dec 03, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Bird mimicry, learning and communication are helping us rethink the sounds of the bush. Dr Vicky Austin reveals the secret vocal world, including female lyrebirds. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/92-bird-mimics-with-vicky 🎵 Audio references include magpie mimicry via 7News and Superb Lyrebird vocalisations from Vicky’s research - see all tools and links at weekendbirder.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.c...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 92
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/91-margaret-river-with-lucy 🎵 Red-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 Bird illustration: Red-winged Fairywren -- Hos...
Nov 19, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Dr Michelle Wille gives a gentle explanation about how avian influenza HPAI is affecting wild birds and what steps are being taken to prepare for outbreaks in Australia. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/90-avian-influenza-with-michelle 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Australasian Gannet -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 12, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Dr Ann Göth describes the hidden life of Australian Brush-turkeys, from their nesting mounds to their city adventures, and why they deserve more of our respect. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/89-brush-turkeys-with-ann 🎵 Australian Brush-turkey 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: Australian Brush-turkey -- Hosted on A...
Nov 05, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Cezary and Leo, from Two Birders Two Bikes, return from their epic cycling birdwatching adventure across Australia. Hear stories of rare sightings, meaningful moments and community connection. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/88-two-birders-two-bikes-return 🎵 Recordings include Noisy Scrubbird by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com , and Princess Parrot and Black Grasswren by Nigel Jackett - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 📸 Instagram - http...
Oct 29, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Tim Low, author of Where Song Began, shares how Australia shaped the evolution of songbirds. He also explains why birds remain one of the best storytellers of place. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/87-where-song-began-with-tim 🎵 Brown Thornbill recording by Ramit Singal (XC571148) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 🎵 Chestnut-crowned Babbler recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.bi...
Oct 22, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Bird lovers Mick Roderick and Bastian Fox Phelan share their love of Twitchathon - a fun and high-speed birdwatching competition in NSW and ACT. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/86-twitchathon-with-mick-and-bastian 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Hooded Plover -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 15, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia explains why Australian pigeons and doves deserve more love, and how birdwatchers can help track them through the Aussie Bird Count. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/85-pigeons-and-doves-with-sean 🎵 Spinifex Pigeon recording by Christopher Watson (XC642946) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Crested Pigeon -- Hoste...
Oct 08, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 85
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/84-awe-and-wonder-with-karen 🎵 Japanese Woodpecker recording by Peter Boesman (XC285938) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Willie Wagtail -- Hosted on Acast. See a...
Oct 01, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Weekend Birder is back for Season 3! This quick trailer gives you a sneak peek of what’s coming - new guests, fun facts and birdwatching tips to help you connect with birds and the people who love them. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast 📸 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....
Sep 26, 2024•2 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Birdwatchers from across Australia share their favourite moments from a Local Big Year - a challenge to connect more deeply with birds in your own backyard. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/83-birding-stories-with-the-local-big-year-crew 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Bird illustration: Eastern Barn Owl -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 83
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. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/82-listening-to-birds-with-vicky 🎵 Superb Lyrebird recording by Nick Talbot (XC340211) - licenced from https://xeno-canto.org 🎵 Superb Fairywren recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.inst...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Jeremy Ringma shares the top birding spots across Western Australia (from arid zones to wetlands), and stories about the birds that live there. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/81-birdwatching-in-wa-with-jeremy 🎵 Eastern Yellow Wagtail recording by Geoff Carey (XC729999) - xeno-canto.org 🎵 Shark Bay Scrubwren recording by Matthias Feuersenger (XC107871) - xeno-canto.org 🎵 Noisy Scrub-bird and Western Gerygone recordings by Marc Anderson - wildambience.com 📸 Instagram...
Jun 18, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Follow the journey of two passionate young birders, Leo and Cezary from Two Birders, Two Bikes. They are cycling 15,000km around Australia spotting birds and raising funds to build a school in Timor Leste. 🚲 Join us in donating to Cezary and Leo’s fundraiser - spenditwell.com/6730-2/ 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/80-two-birders-two-bikes-with-cezary-and-leo 🎵 Bird recordings by Marc Anderson - wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder ...
Jun 11, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 80
