Weekend Birder

By Kirsty CostaScience Education Nature

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Weekend Birder episodes

October 16, 2025 Encore: Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian
Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behaviours and how we can help them thrive in the wild.

Birds featured: Tawny Frogmouth

Episode illustration: Tawny Frogmouth

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
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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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19 min
October 14, 2025 120 This Bird - with Astred and Holly
Most of the birds we overlook are the ones closest to us. Illustrator Astred Hicks and Dr Holly Parsons explore everyday urban birdwatching, playful ways to notice birds with kids, and the surprising journeys of the Silvereye.

Birds featured: Powerful Owl, Silvereye, Spotted Pardalote, Tawny Frogmouth

Episode illustration: Silvereye

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
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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
October 07, 2025 119 Birds that Connect Us - with Amanda
Sometimes it’s not the bird you remember - it’s the moment you shared. Nature guide Amanda Lamont and a group of birdwatchers reflect on a weekend of birdwatching in Broken Hill, and how birds connect us to place, people and ourselves.

Birds featured: Australian Pelican, Chirping Wedgebill, Pink Cockatoo, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, White-winged Fairywren

Episode illustration: Pink Cockatoo

🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
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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
October 05, 2025 Season 4 Trailer
Get a taste of what’s to come in Season 4. Our curiosity will lead us to science, community and the surprising ways birds shape our world.

Episode illustration: Superb Fairywren

🎧 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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3 min
May 27, 2025 118 Season Finale - with the Weekend Birder Community
The best bird stories often come from the people listening beside you. The Weekend Birder community shares bird stories, questions and recordings in this Season 3 finale.

Episode illustration: Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo
🎧 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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22 min
May 20, 2025 117 Dawn Chorus - with Andrew
Before the day begins, the bush is already full of conversation. Audio ecologist Andrew Skeoch explores the Australian dawn chorus, bird calls and what listening can teach us about place.

Episode illustration: Grey Shrikethrush
🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
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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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31 min
May 13, 2025 116 Broken Hill - with Anika
The Outback is full of life if you know where to look. Dr Anika Molesworth shares her advice for birdwatching in Broken Hill, and how farming and conservation work together in arid Australia.

Episode illustration: Zebra Finch
🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/
🐦‍⬛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/weekend.birder
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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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25 min
May 06, 2025 115 Casual Birding - with Suzy
Australian birds feel brand new through someone else’s eyes. English birdwatcher and host of Casual Birder podcast, Suzy Buttress, shares her adventures, love of community and favourite places in the UK.

Episode illustration: Red Knot
🎧 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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30 min
April 29, 2025 114 Bird of Prey Q&A - with Steve
A bird of prey changes the whole mood of the sky. Raptor expert Stephen Debus answers listener questions about Australian eagles, falcons, hunting, parenting and plumage.

Episode illustration: Wedge-tailed Eagle
🎧 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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19 min
April 22, 2025 113 Birdwatching for All - with Ian and Julie
A birdwatching path should not decide who gets to join in. Ian Kitchen and Julie Sims share how they are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and people of all abilities.

Episode illustration: New Holland 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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24 min

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…