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Weekend Birder helps you notice everyday birdlife through stories and science.
Based in Australia, the podcast shares conversations and reflections that help you pay closer attention to the birds around you - whether you’re new to birdwatching or have been noticing birds for years. Episodes move between behaviour, sound, ecology and research, alongside the real moments that happen in backyards, bushland, beaches and city streets.
You’ll hear from ecologists, writers, artists and bird-curious people, with learning shared along the way rather than taught. There’s no jargon and no gatekeeping - just shared curiosity and a warm, welcoming place to build confidence and keep wondering.
Weekend Birder is hosted by Kirsty Costa, who brings science into everyday language and creates space for stories, questions and quiet moments of noticing.
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Angela Savage shares how books and birdwatching shape the way we notice the world. From crime novels to picture books to non-fiction guides, Angela has a generous reading list for bird lovers of all ages.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/130-birds-and-books📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Arctic Tern, Barking Owl, Magpie, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spotted Pardalote, Swamp HarrierBird illustration: Spotted Pardalote-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester shares how birdwatching fits between training sessions, the birds she notices from the pool, and why birds have become a grounding part of life under pressure.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/129-birds-between-laps📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Australia’s five cormorantsBird illustration: Little Pied Cormorant-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wildlife veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work, his new book Nature People, and why birdwatching remains a grounding force in his life.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/128-nature-people📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from - https://www.wildambience.comBirds mentioned in this episode: European Starling, Superb Fairywren, Wompoo Fruit-doveBird illustration: European Starling-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pelagic trips take you far offshore to the seabirds most of us never get to see. Dr Holly Kirk shares what turns up at the continental shelf, how to spot albatrosses and petrels, and how to prepare so the day feels exciting rather than overwhelming.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/127-pelagics📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: White-faced Storm-Petrel, Grey-headed AlbatrossBird illustration: Grey-headed Albatross-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand, the currawong that changed everything, and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design.🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/126-birds-business-and-big-hearts🎵 Pied Currawong recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from wildambience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Pied Currawong, Golden-shouldered ParrotBird illustration: Pied Currawong-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats with Kirsty in Melbourne’s Royal Park about birdwatching, Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community.🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/125-observe-learn-and-protect📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black CockatooBird illustration: Glossy-black Cockatoo-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/124-parrot-evolution📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.comBirds featured: Kea, Kākā, Little Corella, Pygmy Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatooBird illustration: Little Corella-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Birding with Cob shares how a Tawny Frogmouth sparked his passion, the global adventures that followed, and why birdwatching has become a worldwide community of curiosity and connection.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/123-every-bird-in-the-world📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Andean Condor, Flamingos (James’s Flamingo, Andean Flamingo, Chilean Flamingo), Harpy Eagle, Tawny FrogmouthBird illustration: Chilean Flamingo-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/122-pardalotes-and-parrots📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Snowy Owl, Striated Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed EagleBird illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/121-bird-bird-bird🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Hummingbird, New Holland Honeyeater, Galah, Striated Pardalote, White-cheeked Honeyeater, Willie Wagtail, Wilson’s Bird-of-paradiseBird illustration: Galah-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/09-tawny-frogmouths-with-marian👑Tawny Frogmouth Named 2025 Bird of the Year - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/16/tawny-frogmouth-2025-australian-bird-year-winner🎵 Tawny Frogmouth recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Tawny Frogmouth-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This joyful chat with award-winning illustrator Astred Hicks and BirdLife Australia’s Dr Holly Parsons is about noticing everyday urban birds, playful ways to watch with kids and the surprising travels of the tiny Silvereye.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Powerful Owl, Silvereye, Spotted Pardalote, Tawny FrogmouthBird illustration: Silvereye-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join nature guide Amanda Lamont in Broken Hill and Mungo National Park as we marvel at pink cockatoos and explore how birdwatching connects us to place, people and ourselves.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/119-birds-that-connect-us🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Australian Pelican, Chirping Wedgebill, Pink Cockatoo, Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, White-winged FairywrenBird illustration: Pink Cockatoo-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the Season 3 finale of the Weekend Birder podcast. Hear Australian bird stories, questions, and recordings from listeners in this joyful community celebration.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/118-season-finale🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover the magic of the Australian dawn chorus in this conversation with sound recordist Andrew Skeoch. Explore how bird calls can teach us about listening, ecology, and connection to place.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/117-dawn-chorus-with-andrew🎵 Recordings by Andrew Skeoch - https://www.andrewskeoch.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Grey Shrikethrush-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Head to Broken Hill with Dr Anika Molesworth to meet the birds of the outback and discover how farming and conservation can work together in Australia’s arid landscapes.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/116-broken-hill-with-anika🎵 Emu recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Look at Australian birds with new eyes. In this episode, English birdwatcher and podcaster Suzy Buttress shares her birding adventures, her love for connecting with people through birds, and her favourite places to go birding in the UK.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/115-casual-birding-with-suzy🎵 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Red Knot-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Raptor expert Stephen Debus answers listener questions about birds of prey in Australia - from eagles and falcons to parenting, prey and plumage. A must-listen for bird nerds and curious nature lovers.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/114-bird-of-prey-qa-with-steve🎵 Bird of prey recordings by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Wedge-tailed Eagle-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover how Ian and Julie, two passionate birders, are making birdwatching more accessible for people in wheelchairs and nature lovers of all abilities.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/113-birdwatching-for-all-with-ian-and-julie📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: New Holland Honeyeater-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover how to film birds in the wild with conservationist and videographer Scot from Bird Bites. Learn which cameras he recommends, what makes a good bird video, and how storytelling can help protect birds.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/112-bird-videos-with-scot🎵 Paradise Riflebird recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Painted Honeyeater-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A lovely podcast for anyone wanting to learn about birding. Well done interviews, edited to be easy to listen to.