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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. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kirsty Costa hosts Weekend Birder, a science show with 159 episodes published.
Bird questions can get wonderfully out of hand. For the season four finale, Sean Dooley and Jonah Lafferty answer listener questions about ravens, dinosaurs, car park birds, migration, field guides and what birds can tel
Honeyeaters don’t just sing at dawn - they listen. In our 150th episode, Andrew Skeoch returns to share what he’s learnt about honeyeater songs, and how they reveal something deeper about birds, place and belonging. Bird
Rarity can make a bird feel precious, but it can also change how we see everything else. Author and science journalist Justine Hausheer shares her thinking about common birds, endangered species and her book The Vanishin
At this school, it’s completely normal to stop class for a bird. Catherine Shaw shares how The Nature School helps young connect with the world around them. Birds featured: Bar-tailed Godwit, Brolga, Buff-breasted Paradi
At first, it just feels like a quiet hobby - then you realise how many people love it too. Natalie Kyriacou shares her insights into human relationships with nature and her new book Nature’s Last Dance. Birds featured: K
You can learn a lot about a place by noticing which birds are still there. Kai Hill-Crofts shares stories of birds, ecology and growing up on Country. Birds featured: Eastern Osprey, Superb Fairywren, White-bellied Sea-e
Woodlands can feel empty until you learn where to look. Ecologist Emi Arnold shares how to identify the birds living in Australia’s woodland habitats. Birds featured: Brown Treecreeper, Diamond Firetail, Glossy Black-Coc
Birdwatching can quietly change how you see yourself. Mia Grundy shares how everyday birding and photography has helped her through tough times and shaped her identity. Birds featured: Rainbow Bee-eater, Sacred Kingfishe
Little Penguins come ashore each night - but there’s a lot we don’t see. This encore episode with researcher Paula Wasiak explores penguin behaviour, conservation and life on Phillip Island. Birds featured: Cape Barren G
Sometimes the moment you miss is the one you remember most. Wildlife filmmaker Jeremy (jeremyfilmsthings) shares how filming birds has changed the way he sees and listens to the living world. Birds featured: Satin Bowerb
Lyrebirds are famous for their mimicry and their role in the forest is even more amazing. Here's a special feature episode from Next-Gen Hills Naturalists podcast, hosted by Coen and Evie. Dr Alex Maisey shares how Super
Every bird sighting is a mystery waiting to be solved. 13-year-old bird lover Coen Pearson shares his journey from noticing little brown birds at Wilsons Promontory to launching a podcast and conservation group in the Da
The world changed when Mitch Kenny saw a Peregrine Falcon. The Penrith Panthers player shares how birdwatching has become a vital mindfulness practice and a way to find a sense of calm during a hectic NRL season. Birds f
Most of us live closer to owls than we realise. Beth Mott introduces us to Australia’s owls and their unique behaviours, and what we can do to help them survive. Birds featured: Australian Boobook, Barking Owl, Christmas
A Powerful Owl was there the night Ben Cullen lost everything. He shares his deep commitment to birds, and the work he now does with Trust for Nature to protect habitat on private land. Birds featured: Australasian Bitte
Your questions kept coming! Dr Claire Greenwell returns to answer listener questions about leg colour, juvenile plumage, and how to photograph fast-moving seabirds with confidence. Episode illustration: Fairy Tern 🎧 Sho
Australia’s terns are fast, fascinating and full of subtle differences. Dr Claire Greenwell shares how to tell Fairy Terns from Little Terns, what makes seabirds so unique and why community action is critical for their c
Cairns is kingfisher heaven. Jonah Lafferty shares his favourite Far North Queensland hotspots to see birds like the Little Kingfisher and the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers. Birds featured: Blue-faced Parrot-Finch,
One of Australia’s most familiar ducks has more going on than you think. Scientist Jason Graham dives into Pacific Black Duck behaviour, birdwatching insights and a major conservation story unfolding in Tasmania. Birds f
You don't need more time, you need a smaller adventure. Artists Jane Rusden and Bridget Farmer share the story behind The 700 Birds Project - a long-term plan to travel in short trips and draw every bird they encounter.
Sean Dooley
National Public Affairs Manager · Baker University Wildcats
1 appearance on this show
Natalie Kyriacou
award-winning environmentalist, writer, public speaker, charity director · My Green World
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy
self-declared Anti-Pope · The Geekly Grind
1 appearance on this show
Jason Graham
Sales Manager · Send It Charters
1 appearance on this show
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Weekend Birder is hosted by Kirsty Costa. The show is categorised under science (nature) and has published 159 episodes.
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