Weekend Birder

By Kirsty Costa

Noticing birds changes how you see the world. Explore the fascinating lives of Australian birds through birdwatching, stories and science in everyday places. Hosted by Kirsty Costa.

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How many episodes does Weekend Birder have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

Weekend Birder episodes:

November 28, 2023 52 Orange-bellied Parrots - with Jenny
One of Australia’s rarest birds is fighting its way back from extinction. Dr Jenny Gray from Zoos Victoria shares how science, community and hope are helping save the Orange-bellied Parrot.

Episode illustration: Orange-bellied Parrot

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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November 21, 2023 51 Introduction to Shorebirds - with Jeremy
Shorebirds travel incredible distances and fly under the radar for most Australians. Jeremy Ringma is here to help you identify shorebirds and understand the conservation work behind them.

Episode illustration: Bar-tailed Godwit

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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29min
November 14, 2023 50 Birds with Personality - with Georgia
Every bird has its own story. Georgia Angus introduces unique species like the Victoria’s Riflebird, Pileated Woodpecker and Burrowing Owl.

Episode illustration: Victoria's Riflebird

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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23min
November 07, 2023 49 Birds in Your Neighbourhood - with Darryl
Explore the birds in your suburb and beyond with urban ecologist Dr Darryl Jones. Featuring the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike and birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/49-birds-in-your-neighbourhood-with-darryl
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder
🎵 Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike call by Marc Anderson - licensed via wildambience.com
🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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23min
October 31, 2023 48 Australian Robins - with Hugh
Hugh Possingham is here to help you identify Australian robins - red and pink-coloured robins, noisy robins and rare robins.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/48-australian-robins-with-hugh
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder
🎵 Rose Robin recording by Geoffrey Monchaux (XC510778) - licensed from https://xeno-canto.org
🎵 Southern Scrub Robin recording by Greg McLachlan (XC336504) - licensed from https://xeno-canto.org
🦜 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Red-capped Robin

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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22min
October 24, 2023 47 Birding in the Botanic Gardens - with Liz
Discover how Liz Hackett's mindful birding walks in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens have become a beautiful way to share nature with others, including watching the Nankeen Night Heron.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/47-birding-in-the-botanic-gardens-with-liz
🎵 Australasian Darter call recorded by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Nankeen Night Heron

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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18min
October 17, 2023 46 The Humour of Birdwatching - with Geraldine
Laugh along with Geraldine Hickey as she explores the funny side of birdwatching and reflects on Orange-bellied Parrots, bird calendars, and powerful birdwatching moments.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/46-the-humour-of-birdwatching-with-geraldine
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Eastern Whipbird

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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19min
October 10, 2023 45 Birds, Trees and Rainbow Bee-eaters - with Stephanie
Explore the relationship between birds and trees. And how awesome Rainbow Bee-eaters are. This episode is about how birds and trees rely on each other, the Rainbow Bee-eater and what’s happening in Sydney.

Links:
* Outer Island website - outerisland.com.au
* Outer Island on Facebook - @outerislandgoods
* Outer Island on Instagram - @outer.island
* Sydney Bird Club website - sydneybirdclub.com
* Sydney Bird Club on Facebook - @sydneybirdclub
* Sydney Bird Club on Instagram - @sydneybirdclub
* Bird Week exhibition website - birdweekaustralia.com
* Bird Week exhibition on Facebook - @BirdWeekExhibition
* Bird Week exhibition on Instagram - @birdweekaustralia
* Rainbow- Bee-eater call was recorded by Marc Anderson and licensed from www.wildambience.com

Let's connect:
* Website - weekendbirder.com
* Instagram - @weekend.birder
* Facebook - @weekend.birder

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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19min
October 03, 2023 44 Cuckoos - with Cassandra and Claire
Delve into the weird and wonderful world of Australian cuckoos, featuring the crafty Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo and how it tricks other birds into raising its young.

🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/44-cuckoos-with-cassandra-and-claire
🎵 Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo call by Marc Anderson - licenced from wildambience.com
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com

Bird illustration: Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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20min
September 26, 2023 43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke
Discover the link between birdwatching and mental health. This episode is about what happens in your brain when you birdwatch, and the science of mindfulness.

Links:
* Luke's website - smithneuropsychology.com
* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - website - monash.edu/consciousness-contemplative-studies
* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - Twitter/X - @Monash_M3CS
* Kings College research - Smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment reveals mental health benefits of birdlife - nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20207-6

Bird Illustration: Silver Gull

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🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder

🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere

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29min

FAQs about Weekend Birder:

How many episodes does Weekend Birder have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

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