Explore every episode of the podcast Weekend Birder
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| Season 5 Trailer | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:02:09 | |
We've arrived at Season 5. There's more everyday birds, places, stories and science to discover. -- 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:54:00 | |
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 tell us about a changing world. Many thanks to Weekend Birder listeners for submitting your questions - Abby P, Brooke Y, Clare Presser, Dani K, Hugh Possingham, John T, Kelly W, Kirstie I, Lewie I, Lian W, Louis and Tom H This episode also features Andrew Skeoch and Tim Low. Birds featured: Australian Pelican, Budgerigar, Bush Stone-curlew, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Little Raven, Noisy Pitta, Pacific Koel, Purple-crowned Lorikeet, Southern Cassowary, Zebra Finch Episode illustration: Budgerigar 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 150 Honeyeaters at Dawn - with Andrew | 26 May 2026 | 00:21:58 | |
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. Birds featured: New Holland Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, Yellow-tufted Honeyeater, White-eared Honeyeater Episode illustration: White-eared 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine | 19 May 2026 | 00:24:13 | |
Rare birds can change how we see everything else. Author and science journalist Justine Hausheer shares her thinking about common birds, endangered species and her book The Vanishing Wild. Birds featured: Australasian Bittern, Golden-shouldered Parrot, Rainbow Lorikeet, Regent Honeyeater Episode illustration: Regent 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 148 The Nature School - with Catherine | 12 May 2026 | 00:19:25 | |
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 Paradise-Kingfisher, Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Golden Whistler, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Regent Honeyeater, Square-tailed Kite Episode illustration: Golden Whistler (male) 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 147 The Birding Movement - with Natalie | 05 May 2026 | 00:17:39 | |
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: Kākāpō Episode illustration: Kākāpō 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 146 Birds on Country - with Kai | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:21:10 | |
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-eagle Episode illustration: White-bellied Sea-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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 145 Woodland Birds - with Emi | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:21:25 | |
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-Cockatoo Episode illustration: Diamond Firetail 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 144 Becoming a Birdwatcher - with Mia | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:14:39 | |
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 Kingfisher Episode illustration: Rainbow Bee-eater 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Encore: Little Penguins - with Paula | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:25:44 | |
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 Goose, Little Penguin, Short-tailed Shearwater Episode illustration: Little Penguin 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 143 Filming What We Miss - with Jeremy | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:18:12 | |
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 Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird Episode illustration: Superb Lyrebird (male) 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Feature: Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:23:39 | |
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 Superb Lyrebirds shape the ecosystem of Sherbrooke Forest, the sounds they can mimic and the science behind these remarkable birds. Subscribe to Next-Gen Hills Naturalists in your podcast app. Show notes for this feature episode - https://nextgenhillsnaturalists.org/ep-8-superb-lyrebirds-with-alex/ 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 142 Next-Gen Hills Naturalists - with Coen | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:19:47 | |
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 Dandenong Ranges. Birds featured: Rufous Fantail, Satin Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird Episode illustration: Rufous Fantail 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 141 Birding Between Games - with Mitch | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:16:12 | |
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 featured: Peregrine Falcon Bird illustration: Peregrine Falcon 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 140 Australian Owls - with Beth | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:34:29 | |
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 Island Boobook, Eastern Grass Owl, Eastern Barn Owl, Greater Sooty Owl, Lesser Sooty Owl, Masked Owl, Powerful Owl, Rufous Owl and Tawny Frogmouth (not an owl). Episode illustration: Australian Boobook 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 139 Making Space for Birds - with Ben | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:26:56 | |
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 Bittern, Powerful Owl Episode illustration: Powerful Owl 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 138 Terns (Part 2) - with Claire | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:14:37 | |
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 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 137 Terns (Part 1) - with Claire | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:29:59 | |
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 conservation. Birds featured: Arctic Tern, Bridled Tern, Caspian Tern, Crested Tern, Fairy Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Little Tern, Roseate Tern, Sooty Tern, Whiskered Tern, White-winged Black Tern Episode illustration: Fairy Tern 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 136 Kingfishers in Cairns - with Jonah | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:27:56 | |
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, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Little Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, Silvereye, Yellow-billed Kingfisher Episode illustration: Little Kingfisher 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 135 Pacific Black Duck - with Jason | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:33:46 | |
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 featured: Mallard, Little Wattlebird, Pacific Black Duck Episode illustration: Pacific Black Duck 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 134 The 700 Birds Project - with Bridget and Jane | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:33:02 | |
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. Birds featured: Gang-gang Cockatoo, Regent Parrot Episode illustration: Regent Parrot 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 133 Why do birds sing? - with Gráinne | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:22:52 | |
Birdsong is communication, not background noise. Dr Gráinne Cleary explains what birds are really doing when they sing and provides simple ways to tune your ear. Birds featured: Australian Magpie, Magpie-Lark, Noisy Miner, Superb Fairywren, Zebra Finch Episode illustration: Noisy Miner 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 132 Wingmate - with Brandon | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:19:18 | |
Birdwatching turns the world into a game. Brandon Chapman chats about how birdwatching and game design come together in the Wingmate app. Birds featured: Comb-crested Jacana, African Jacana Episode illustration: Comb-crested Jacana 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 131 Falling in Love with Birds - with Shane and Kayte | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:18:06 | |
There is joy in watching someone else discover birds for the first time. Shane and Kayte Cheney share how birds became part of their love story, from noticing backyard species to travelling together. Birds featured: Australian Boobook, Green Catbird, Rufous Whistler Episode illustration: Rufous Whistler 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Encore: Magpies - with Mandy | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:19:37 | |
Revisit one of Weekend Birder’s most loved episodes. Dr Mandy Ridley shares what research reveals about Australian Magpies, including their intelligence, communication behaviours and how we can help them to thrive. Birds featured: Arabian Babbler, Australian Magpie, Pied Babbler Episoide illustration: Australian Magpie 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 130 Birds and Books - with Angela | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:28:28 | |
Stories give us another way to love the birds we live alongside. Author and Public Libraries Victoria CEO Angela Savage walks us through her reading list for bird lovers of all ages. Birds featured: Arctic Tern, Barking Owl, Magpie, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spotted Pardalote, Swamp Harrier Episode illustration: Spotted Pardalote 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 129 Birds Between Laps - with Jenna | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:16:53 | |
Noticing birds doesn’t always happen in quiet places. Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester talks about how birdwatching helps her athletic performance and the joy of seeing birds from the pool. Birds featured: Australian Pied Cormorant, Black-faced Cormorant, Great Cormorant, Little Black Cormorant, Little Pied Cormorant Episode illustration: Little Pied Cormorant 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 128 Nature People - with César | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:28:47 | |
Nature can be a grounding force in a busy life. Wildlife veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work and what inspired his book Nature People. Birds featured: European Starling, Superb Fairywren, Wompoo Fruit-dove Episode illustration: European Starling 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 127 Pelagics - with Holly | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:31:11 | |
The ocean can feel like a different planet. Dr Holly Kirk shares her advice about preparing for a Pelagic trip that takes you to the edge of the continental shelf, and how to spot albatrosses and petrels. Birds featured: Grey-headed Albatross, White-faced Storm-Petrel Episode illustration: Grey-headed Albatross 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 126 Birds, Business and Big Hearts - with Josh and James | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
When a currawong looks you in the eye, something in you shifts. James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design. Birds featured: Golden-shouldered Parrot, Pied Currawong Episode illustration: Pied Currawong 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 125 Observe, Learn and Protect - with Spencer | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:23:01 | |
Birds seem to come to those who pay attention. Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats about Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community. Birds featured: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Episode illustration: Glossy-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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 124 Parrot Evolution - with Tim | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:24:40 | |
We have two parrot families: cockatoos… and everything else. Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots. Birds featured: Kea, Kākā, Little Corella, Pygmy Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo Episode illustration: Little Corella 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 123 Every Bird in the World - with Cob | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:17:18 | |
It started with a Tawny Frogmouth at a train station. Jacob from Birding with Cob shares how birdwatching took him from Australia to the Amazon and beyond. Birds featured: Andean Condor, Flamingos (James’s Flamingo, Andean Flamingo, Chilean Flamingo), Harpy Eagle, Tawny Frogmouth Episode illustration: Chilean Flamingo 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 122 Pardalotes and Parrots - with Cat | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:37:25 | |
Some of Australia’s rarest birds are hiding in one place. Australia’s 2025 Top Tour Guide, Cat Davidson, shares the magic of Inala on Bruny Island - home to Forty-spotted Pardalotes, Swift Parrots and Tasmania’s other incredible birdlife. Birds featured: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Snowy Owl, Striated Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed Eagle Episode illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 121 Bird Bird Bird - with Rove | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:21:56 | |
You don’t need to know a bird’s name to love it. Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection. Birds featured: Galah, Hummingbird, New Holland Honeyeater, Striated Pardalote, White-cheeked Honeyeater, Willie Wagtail, Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise Episode illustration: Galah 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Encore: Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:18:40 | |
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/ 🐦⬛ 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 120 This Bird - with Astred and Holly | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:28:06 | |
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 🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder 🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com 🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 119 Birds that Connect Us - with Amanda | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:28:08 | |
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 🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder 🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com 🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Season 4 Trailer | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:02:02 | |
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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 118 Season Finale - with the Weekend Birder Community | 27 May 2025 | 00:21:08 | |
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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 117 Dawn Chorus - with Andrew | 20 May 2025 | 00:30:13 | |
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 🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder 🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com 🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 116 Broken Hill - with Anika | 13 May 2025 | 00:24:09 | |
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 🦆 Facebook - https://facebook.com/weekend.birder 🔊 Recordings by Marc Anderson are licenced from https://wildambience.com 🎵 Theme music is Swing Joyful Tune by Audiosphere -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 115 Casual Birding - with Suzy | 06 May 2025 | 00:29:08 | |
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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 114 Bird of Prey Q&A - with Steve | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:18:05 | |
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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 113 Birdwatching for All - with Ian and Julie | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:23:12 | |
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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 112 Bird Videos - with Scot | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
A good bird video starts before you press record. Scot McPhie from Bird Bites shares filming tips, birdwatching stories and how storytelling can help protect birds. Episode illustration: Painted 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 111 Fairywren Quest - with Maggie | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
One small fairywren can send you right across the country. Maggie Galbraith shares her journey birdwatching Australia’s fairywrens and a memorable encounter with a White-winged Fairywren. Episode illustration: White-winged 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 110 Slow Birding - with Joan | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:16:45 | |
Slow birding begins when you stop trying to see everything. Biologist Dr Joan Strassmann explores local birds, slow birdwatching and how paying attention changes the way we connect with nature. Episode illustration: House Wren (USA) 🎧 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 109 Tasmania - with Ramit | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
Tasmania has a way of making birdwatching feel like an adventure. Ramit Singal shares stories of pelagic trips, rare bird sightings and guiding people into the world of Australian birds. Episode illustration: Yellow 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 108 Birds on Farms - with Shannon | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:18:02 | |
A farm can be habitat, if you know what birds need. Ecologist Shannon Creaney shares how BirdLife Australia’s Birds on Farms program supports birdwatching, habitat and threatened species. Episode illustration: Little 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 -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||