Weekend Birder
Episodes
45 Birds, Trees and Rainbow Bee-eaters - with Stephanie
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the relationship between birds and trees. And how awesome Rainbow Bee-eaters are. This episode is about how birds and trees rely on each other...
44 Cuckoos - with Cassandra and Claire
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into the weird and wonderful world of Australian cuckoos, featuring the crafty Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo and how it tricks other birds into ra...
43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the link between birdwatching and mental health. This episode is about what happens in your brain when you birdwatch, and the science of mind...
002 Season 2 Trailer
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weekend Birder is back for Season 2! Here’s a preview of what’s to come.Let's connect:* Website - weekendbirder.com* Instagram - @weekend.birder* ...
42 Good News Stories - with Darren
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be inspired by good news stories from WWF-Australia. This episode is about Grey Fantails and how people are working together as part of bird conservat...
41 Tune Your Ear - Honeyeaters
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the calls of Australia's common honeyeaters, including the Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater and White-plumed H...
40 Tune Your Ear - Rails and Crakes
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know the calls of Australia's wetland birds, including the Buff-banded Rail, Lewin's Rail, Australian Spotted Crake and Spotless Crake.Links:* ...
39 Tune Your Ear - Whistlers
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the calls of Australia's nine whistler birds, including the Golden Whistler, Mangrove Golden Whistler, Rufous Whistler and White-breasted Whistl...
38 Tune Your Ear - Lorikeets
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the calls of Australia's seven lorikeets, including the Little Lorikeet, Musk Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet and Varied Lorikeet.Links:* Epis...
37 Tune Your Ear - Pardalotes
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the calls of four different types of pardalotes - Forty-spotted Pardalote, Red-browed Pardalote, Striated Pardalote and Spotted Pardalote.Links:...
36 Accidental Big Year - with Charuka
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the story of Charuka Abhayawickrama, who challenged himself to photograph 600 birds in one Big Year.Charuka Abhayawickrama had a successful caree...
35 Bird-Friendly Gardens - with Tom
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Create a safe haven for Australian birds in your garden, balcony or nature strip with the advice from ecologist Tom Hunt.Tom Hunt is an ecologist on t...
34 Brolgas and Sarus Cranes - with Ed
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grow your knowledge about Brolgas and Sarus Cranes with help from BirdLife expert Edward Bell. You’ll also hear about the annual Crane Count in the ...
33 eBird and Merlin - with Lareen
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use apps like eBird and Merlin to identify and record the birds you see, and find new places to visit. Lareen Newman also talks about her...
32 Empathy and Photography - with Kim
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Kim Wormald, an award-winning photographer, maintains her ethical bird photography approach whilst also taking stunning photos of birds l...
31 Ravens and Crows - with Sean
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to identify five Australian ravens and crows by sight and call with BirdLife Australia’s Sean ‘The Birdman’ Dooley.Sean Dooley is the ...
30 Merri Merri - with Ann
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walk along Merri Creek (Merri Merri) with Ann McGregor and learn about how birds change with the seasons.Ann McGregor started birding as a child at he...
29 Sneaky Waterbirds - with Matt
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the unique birds found in farmland and waterways. Matt Herring shares his knowledge of Australian Bitterns, snipes, rails, crakes and othe...
28 Red-tailed Black-cockatoos - with Richard
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Richard Hill, a scientist who is working with community to protect the endangered Red-tailed Black-cockatoo.Richard Hill is a conservation biolog...
27 Bird Nests - with Zora Verona
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel at the architecture and artistry of bird nests with artist Zora Verona. She also shares how to establish a birdbath in your garden.Zora Verona ...
26 Bush Birds - with Bridget
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Bridget Farmer explains how to become a ‘bird noticer’ and watch the bush birds around you, like the White-browed Scrubwren and ...
25 Oxley Creek Common - with Hugh
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Possingham shares the joys of birdwatching in his corner of Brisbane, the Oxley Creek Common, which is home to the Mistletoe Bird.Hugh Possingham...
24 Urban Birds and Optimism - with Jacinta
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the birds and environments around you with Jacinta Humphrey. Jacinta is an urban ecologist and Australian urban wildlife specialist.Jacinta ...
23 Bird Photography - with Coreena
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Look at birds through the lens of a camera, and the landscapes of Tasmania, with wildlife photographer Coreena Vieth.Coreena Vieth is a professional n...
22 Darters, Teals and Grebes - with Kathie
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Identify common Australian waterbirds such as darters, teals, grebes with Kathie Thomas. Kathie also shares her love of Birdsland Reserve in Melbourne...
21 Ethical Birding - with Golo
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be a good mate to wild birds and other birdwatchers. Golo Maurer from BirdLife Australia explains the ethics of birdwatching.Golo Maurer has been invo...
20 Songbirds - with Nicholas
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Bishop from Zoos SA explores why birds make sounds and how to tune your ear into the calls of songbirds around Australia.Nicholas Bishop has ...
19 River Birds - with John and Charlotte
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know Australian river birds, like the White-faced Heron and Crested Shriketit, with John and Charlotte from the Werribee River Association.John...
18 Science Communication - with Jen
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jen Martin is here to help you improve your science communication and storytelling skills, embrace your identity as a bird lover.Jen Martin worked ...
17 Female Birds - with Vicky
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do female birds often look different to males? Dr Vicky Austin shares her appreciation of the appearance and behaviours of female birds, and the b...
16 Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets of Australia's iconic Superb Lyrebird with ecologist Dr Alex Maisey from the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group.Dr Alex Maisey has s...
15 Bird Conservation - with Grant
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Embrace your inner 'bird nerd' and the world of Australian bird conservation with the host of Grant Williams from Bird Emergency podcast.Grant William...
14 Honeyeater Migration - with Carol
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Yellow-faced Honeyeater migrations through the Blue Mountains and beyond, with experienced birdwatcher Carol Probets.Carol Probets’ 25-y...
13 Shorebirds and Plovers - with Kristal
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the shorebirds that live on Australian beaches, such as the Red-capped Plover. Dr Kristal Kostaglou shares her research, including how parent...
12 Birding in Wetlands - with Peter
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about wetland birds and how to birdwatch in this type of environment. Peter Murphy also shares his love of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands i...
11 Sydney Bird Club - with Amy and Stephanie
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore Sydney through birdwatching and art. Amy and Stephanie from the Sydney Bird Club are here to chat about their favourite birdwatching places, i...
10 Powerful Owls - with Nick
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl. Scientist Nick Bradsworth explains how to identify them, what they eat, where they live and the importa...
09 Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behavi...
08 Aussie Bird Count - with Sean
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley explains how to join the Aussie Bird Count. This is the largest citizen science program in Australia, and all you n...
07 Little Brown Birds - with Ricki
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Little Brown Birds can be really difficult to identify when birdwatching. Ricki Coughlan has got your back, with advice about how to use ‘...
06 Magpies - with Mandy
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do magpies swoop? How complicated is their language? Learn about the interesting world of Australian Magpies with Dr Mandy Ridley.Mandy Ridley is ...
05 Using Binoculars - with Anthony
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use a pair of binoculars to zoom in on the birds around you. Anthony Overs is an experienced birdwatcher and has some great advice for yo...
04 Superb Fairywrens - with Holly
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Those little blue balls with legs are called Superb Fairywrens, one of Australia's favourite birds. Dr Holly Kirk shares her research and her love of ...
03 Beginner Tips - with Georgia
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Georgia Angus, author of 100 Australian Birds. She chats about how some birds change their feathers with the seasons and the art of lazy birdwatc...
02 Peregrine Falcons - with Victor
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Victor Hurley shares the story of Melbourne’s famous Peregrine Falcons who live at 367 Collins Street, and the community that loves them.🎧 All...
01 How to Start Birding - with Merrilyn
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about becoming a birdwatcher? Merrilyn Smith shares how she began with listening and noticing birds, and what helped her improve her birdwatc...
001 INTRODUCING - Weekend Birder
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what’s to come in Season 1 of the Weekend Birder podcast. This trailer introduces what the show is about, who it’s for, and how birdwatch...