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

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Bird illustration: Pied Butcherbird

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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

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Bird illustration: Red-winged Fairywren

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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

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Bird illustration: Australasian Gannet

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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

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Bird illustration: Australian Brush-turkey

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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

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Bird illustration: Princess Parrot

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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

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Bird illustration: White-browed Babbler

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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

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Bird illustration: Hooded Plover

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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

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Bird illustration: Crested Pigeon

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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

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Bird illustration: Willie Wagtail

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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.

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Bird illustration: Superb Fairywren

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