Get to know some of Australia’s overlooked birds. This episode is about the many species of pigeons and doves that are native to Australia, a bunch of rare parrots and the delights of the Aussie Bird Count.

Sean Dooley is the National Public Affairs Manager for BirdLife Australia, author of The Big Twitch, and former holder of the Australian Big Year twitching record. For many years, Sean and his team have been working tirelessly to ensure that birds are protected and loved by Australians. That's why he is affectionately known as 'the Birdman' and we reckon he’s a national treasure.

Links:

* Aussie Bird Count - aussiebirdcount.org.au

* Sean’s Pigeons vs Doves video - birdlife.org.au/news/what-bird-is-that-pigeons-vs-doves

* Sean’s Crested Pigeons vs. Topnknot Pigeons video - birdlife.org.au/news/what-bird-is-that-crested-pigeons-vs-topknot-pigeons/

* Weekend Birder Google Map - maps.app.goo.gl/idqxtcxUDmUkDi1Y7

* Spinifex Pigeon recording by Christopher Watson (XC642946) - xenocanto.org

* Sean on Twitter - @Twitchathon

* Sean on Instagram - @sean.dooley.birdman

* BirdLife Australia on Facebook - @BirdlifeAustralia

* BirdLife Australia on Instagram - @BirdlifeOz

* BirdLife Australia on Twitter - @BirdlifeOz

Weekend Birder online:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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