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Weekend Birder episodes
- 53 Birds of Prey - with Stephen
Australia’s birds of prey each hunt in their own way. Expert Stephen Debus explains how to identify falcons, hawks, eagles, kites and more.
Episode illustration: Black-shouldered Kite
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🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
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21 min - 52 Orange-bellied Parrots - with Jenny
Some rare birds keep going because people refuse to give up on them. Dr Jenny Gray from Zoos Victoria shares how science, community and care are helping save the Orange-bellied Parrot.
Episode illustration: Orange-bellied Parrot
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22 min - 51 Introduction to Shorebirds - with Jeremy
Shorebirds can cross oceans and still go unnoticed on the beach. Jeremy Ringma shares how to identify shorebirds and understand the conservation work behind them.
Episode illustration: Bar-tailed Godwit
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🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com
🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere
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29 min - 50 Birds with Personality - with Georgia
Some birds feel like characters the moment you meet them. Georgia Angus introduces memorable species including the Victoria’s Riflebird, Pileated Woodpecker and Burrowing Owl.
Episode illustration: Victoria's Riflebird
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23 min - 49 Birds in Your Neighbourhood - with Darryl
The birds in your neighbourhood are part of a much bigger urban story. Urban ecologist Dr Darryl Jones shares how to notice suburban birds, from Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes to birdwatching in Kuala Lumpur.
Bird illustration: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
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23 min - 48 Australian Robins - with Hugh
Australian robins are small, bright and wonderfully confusing at first. Hugh Possingham shares how to identify red, pink, noisy and rare robins across Australia.
Bird illustration: Red-capped Robin
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22 min - 47 Birding in the Botanic Gardens - with Liz
A garden walk can become something deeper when birds are part of it. Liz Hackett shares how mindful birding walks in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens help people connect with nature.
Episode illustration: Nankeen Night Heron
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18 min - 46 The Humour of Birdwatching - with Geraldine
Birdwatching is serious, except when it really is not. Comedian Geraldine Hickey shares the funny side of birdwatching, Orange-bellied Parrots and the moments that stay with you.
Bird illustration: Eastern Whipbird
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19 min - 45 Birds, Trees and Rainbow Bee-eaters - with Stephanie
Birds and trees are always in conversation. Stephanie Chambers shares how birds rely on trees, why Rainbow Bee-eaters are so captivating and what is happening in Sydney’s birding community.
Episode illustration: Rainbow Bee-eater
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19 min - 44 Cuckoos - with Cassandra and Claire
A cuckoo chick can change another bird’s whole breeding season. Cassandra Taylor and Claire Taylor share the weird world of Australian cuckoos, including the crafty Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo.
Bird illustration: Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo
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About Weekend Birder
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Discover the fascinating lives of Australian birds with Kirsty Costa. Whether you’re completely new to noticing birds or you’ve been birdwatching for years, this podcast is for…
you.
Kirsty Costa is an experienced birdwatcher, science communicator, storyteller and media presenter. She is also a spokesperson for the Nature Media Centre and an ambassador for BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count.
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