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 159 episodes available.

Weekend Birder episodes:

October 24, 2023 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
🎧 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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October 17, 2023 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

🎧 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
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
🎧 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
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

🎧 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
Birdwatching can shift what happens in your mind and body. Dr Luke Smith explains the links between birds, mental health and the science of mindfulness.

Episode Illustration: Silver Gull
🎧 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
September 19, 2023 002 Season 2 Trailer
Weekend Birder is back with more birds, places and stories to notice. This Season 2 trailer offers a glimpse of the conversations and birdwatching moments ahead.

🎧 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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June 06, 2023 42 Good News Stories - with Darren
Conservation work can be hard, but there are still good stories to tell. Darren Grover from WWF-Australia shares bird conservation stories, including Grey Fantails and the people working together to help birds.

Episode illustration: Grey Fantail

🎧 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
May 30, 2023 41 Tune Your Ear - Honeyeaters
Honeyeaters can sound familiar until you listen more closely. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of common Australian honeyeaters, including Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater and White-plumed Honeyeater.

Episode illustration: White-plumed Honeyeater
🎧 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
May 23, 2023 40 Tune Your Ear - Rails and Crakes
Wetland birds are often heard long before they are seen. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australian rails and crakes, including Buff-banded Rail, Lewin’s Rail, Australian Spotted Crake and Spotless Crake.

Episode illustration: Buff-banded Rail

🎧 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
May 16, 2023 39 Tune Your Ear - Whistlers
Whistlers can fill the bush with calls that feel both familiar and hard to place. This Tune Your Ear episode helps you learn the calls of Australian whistlers, including Golden Whistler, Rufous Whistler and White-breasted Whistler.

Episode illustration: Rufous Whistler
🎧 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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25min

FAQs about Weekend Birder:

How many episodes does Weekend Birder have?

The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.

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