Weekend Birder

By Kirsty CostaScience Education Nature

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Weekend Birder episodes

November 26, 2024 92 Bird Mimics with Vicky
Some birds are listening more closely than we realise. Dr Vicky Austin explores bird mimicry, birdwatching and the surprising vocal world of birds, including female lyrebirds.

Episode illustration: Pied Butcherbird
🎧 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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29 min
November 19, 2024 91 Margaret River - with Lucy
Some birds stay hidden until your attention changes. Lucy Curtin shares stories from her family’s property in Margaret River and how birds helped her navigate ADHD.

Episode illustration: Red-winged Fairywren
🎧 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
November 12, 2024 90 Avian Influenza - with Michelle
A virus can change what it means to care for wild birds. Dr Michelle Wille explains HPAI avian influenza, what it means for Australian birds and how scientists and governments are preparing for outbreaks.

Episode illustration: Australasian Gannet
🎧 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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16 min
November 05, 2024 89 Brush-turkeys with Ann
The bird turning over your garden is doing something remarkable. Dr Ann Göth shares the surprising world of Australian Brush-turkeys, from nesting mounds to neighbourhood life.

Episode illustration: Australian Brush-turkey
🎧 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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23 min
October 29, 2024 88 Two Birders Two Bikes Return - with Cezary and Leo
A cross-country birdwatching ride is never just about the birds. Cezary and Leo from Two Birders Two Bikes share rare sightings, tough days and moments of connection from their journey across Australia.

Episode illustration: Princess Parrot
🎧 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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29 min
October 22, 2024 87 Where Song Began - with Tim
Australia did not just inherit songbirds - it helped create them. Scientist Tim Low shares how birdwatching, evolution and birdsong tell a deeper story of place.

Episode illustration: White-browed Babbler
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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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20 min
October 15, 2024 86 Twitchathon - with Mick and Bastian
Birdwatching can be calm, until someone starts a Twitchathon. Mick Roderick and Bastian Fox Phelan share the thrill, chaos and strategy of high-speed birding in NSW.

Episode illustration: Hooded Plover
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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
October 08, 2024 85 Pigeons and Doves - with Sean
Some of Australia’s most overlooked birds are walking right beside us. Sean Dooley shares the world of pigeons and doves, and how the Aussie Bird Count helps people notice common birds.

Episode illustration: Crested Pigeon
🎧 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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25 min
October 01, 2024 84 Awe and Wonder - with Karen
A single bird moment can change the way the world feels. Karen Jones explores birdwatching, wellbeing and how noticing birds can help us connect more deeply with nature.

Episode illustration: Willie Wagtail
🎧 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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18 min
September 26, 2024 Season 3 Trailer
More birds, more stories, more reasons to look up. This is your glimpse of Season 3 and the birdwatching moments waiting for you.

Episode illustration: Superb Fairywren

🎧 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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2 min

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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…