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Weekend Birder

Love birds? You’re in the right place. A fun podcast about Australian birds - guest chats, birdwatching tips, and nature stories to help you slow down and notice what’s around you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27 Bird Nests - with Zora Verona

Weekend Birder ·

2023/02/21

Marvel at the architecture and artistry of bird nests. This episode is about bird nests, art and how to establish a birdbath in your garden.Zora Verona is an emerging and interdisciplinary artist who explores the complexity of bird’s nests through sculpture. Her work intersects visual art, environmental philosophy, avian science and natural history. What drives Zora Verona to document, create and communicate is her legacy as well as the trajectory of loss of habitat, ecosystems and species. Her art

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26 Bush Birds - with Bridget

Weekend Birder ·

2023/02/14

Become a ‘bird noticer’ and watch the bush birds around you. This episode is about watching bush birds like the White-browed Scrubwren, White-winged Chough and Spotted Pardalote.Bridget Farmer is originally from Northern Ireland. She initially visited Australia to friends but fell in love with the country (and a certain Australian man) and stayed longer than expected. She lives in country Victoria with her husband, two young sons, a whole flock of chickens and a studio rabbit. Bridget is a

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25 Oxley Creek Common - with Hugh

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2023/02/07

Discover a corner of Brisbane that is home to the Mistletoe Bird. This episode is about the Oxley Creek Common in Brisbane, how Mistletoe Birds like to wipe their bottoms and the importance of listening to bird calls.Hugh Possingham has devoted his life to stopping habitat loss around the world. He completed a PhD in Mathematics and Ecology at Oxford University in the UK and this led to a career in universities in the USA and Australia. He has mainly worked as a university professor and is currently

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24 Urban Birds and Optimism - with Jacinta

Weekend Birder ·

2023/01/31

Celebrate the birds and environments around you. This episode is about urban birds, conservation optimism and Banyule Flats in Melbourne.Jacinta Humphrey is a PhD Student with the Research Centre for Future Landscapes at La Trobe University. Her research focuses on the impacts of urban development on the birds that share our suburbs. Jacinta is passionate about creating and maintaining habitat for wildlife in our cities, and hopes that her work will contribute to a greener, more biodiverse

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23 Bird Photography - with Coreena

Weekend Birder ·

2023/01/24

Look at birds through the lens of a camera.This episode is about the basics of bird photography and some of the birds you might see in Tasmania.Coreena Vieth is a professional nature-based tour guide and talented wildlife photographer. For the past 15 years, she has extended her love of birdwatching into a love of bird photography. Coreena runs Shutterbug Walkabouts with her husband, a company that offers enriching photography and travel experiences in Tasmania. She shares her knowledge and skills

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22 Darters, Teals and Grebes - with Kathie

Weekend Birder ·

2023/01/17

Identify common Australian waterbirds. This episode is about darters, teals, grebes and other birds found at Birdsland Reserve in Melbourne.A photo of a Blue Banded Bee that Kathie Thomas took in Spring 2009 led her on a path of discovery. She’s learnt lots of things since that day and can now name almost every bird in the region she lives in, and identify it by its call too. Apart from improving her skills in photography she’s learnt so much more about the environment in which she lives, exploring

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21 Ethical Birdwatching - with Golo

Weekend Birder ·

2023/01/10

Be a good mate to wild birds and other birdwatchers. This episode is about some of the basic ethical practices you should be mindful of when birdwatching.Golo Maurer has been involved in ecological research and conservation for about 20 years. He has enjoyed a broad career in ornithological research and has contributed to scientific and conservation projects on six continents. He has also taught at the University of Birmingham and at Charles Sturt University. As BirdLife Australia’s Citizen Science

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23:48

20 Songbirds - with Nicholas

Weekend Birder ·

2023/01/03

Discover the songs of Australian birds. This episode is about why birds make sounds and how to tune your ear into songbirds found in Adelaide and around Australia.Nicholas Bishop has worked in the zoo world for 20+ years, specialising in birds and animal behaviour. He has combined his background as an actor/singer with academic pursuits in performance arts, applied ornithology and wildlife management. As the Animal Behaviour and Creative Programs Manager at Zoos South Australia, Nicholas supports

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19 River Birds - with John and Charlotte

Weekend Birder ·

2022/12/27

Explore an Australian river and the birds that live there. This episode is about the birds of the Werribee River in Victoria, including the White-faced Heron and Crested Shriketit.John Forrester joined the Werribee River Association after moving to Werribee in the 1980s. He was appointed as the Werribee Riverkeeper in 2013 and his role is speak up for the river using action, advocacy and education. One of John’s responsibilities is to conduct bird surveys where revegetation has been undertaken in

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18 Science Communication - with Jen

Weekend Birder ·

2022/12/20

Get tips for talking about birdwatching with other people. This episode gives you advice about communicating about bird science, sharing your stories and embracing your birder identity.Jen Martin worked as a field ecologist before founding the University of Melbourne's 'Science Communication Teaching Program', which teaches scientists across all disciplines to be engaging and effective communicators. She also practises what she preaches: she’s been talking about science weekly on 3RRR radio for 18

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17 Female Birds - with Vicky

Weekend Birder ·

2022/12/13

Find out why female birds often look different to males. This episode is about the appearance and behaviours of female birds, and the best times of the day to go birdwatching.Dr Vicky Austin is interested in bird behaviour and how birds interact with each other and their environment. She is particularly fascinated by the vocalisations of female birds. Vicky’s PhD at Western Sydney University focused on the vocalisations of female Superb Lyrebirds (such as mimicry) and how females use these sounds to

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16 Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex

Weekend Birder ·

2022/12/06

Learn about one of Australia's iconic bird species. This episode is about the Superb Lyrebirds that live in the Dandenong Ranges National Park in Melbourne.Dr Alex Maisey has spent his life with lyrebirds.He started his volunteering life as a child with the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group, a group he now leads as an adult. Alex has a long commitment to local forest restoration and conservation. He is a postdoctoral researcher in ecology at La Trobe University and his PhD research topic was the

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17:32

15 Bird Conservation - with Grant

Weekend Birder ·

2022/11/29

Embrace your inner 'bird nerd' with the host of Bird Emergency. This episode is about birds' relationships with plants, the joy of watching birds and having a conservation mindset.Grant Williams is the host of the Bird Emergency podcast. All his life he has been intensely interested in the birds around him. Studying horticulture and accounting seemed a perfect entre to the world of podcasting. His podcast and live streams feature researchers, conservationists and other bird-loving advocates. Grant

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14 Honeyeater Migration - with Carol

Weekend Birder ·

2022/11/22

Journey with honeyeaters as they move around Australia. This episode is about how Yellow-faced Honeyeaters travel through the Blue Mountains in New South Wales as part of their yearly migration.Carol Probets’ 25-year career as a birding guide began in 1994 when she decided to turn her passion into a job teaching beginners birdwatching classes. Since then she has introduced hundreds of people to birdwatching and guided countless Australian and international birders around the Blue Mountains, Capertee

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13 Shorebirds and Plovers - with Kristal

Weekend Birder ·

2022/11/15

Get to know some of Australia’s beach-nesting shorebirds. This episode is about the birds that fly across the world each year to enjoy Summer on the shores of Australia's beaches and wetlands.Dr Kristal Kostaglou is a birdwatcher and environmental scientist. She is passionate about filling knowledge gaps to improve the conservation of Australian animals and their habitats. Kristal completed her Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) at Deakin University. She then went

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12 Birdwatching in Wetlands - with Peter

Weekend Birder ·

2022/11/08

Enjoy birdwatching in a wetlands environment. This episode is wetland birds, how to birdwatch in this type of environment and the importance of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands in Melbourne.Peter Murphy was born and bred on the Mornington Peninsula. While he always had a love of animals and nature, his passion for birdwatching is quite new. Peter has a special affection for Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. He is here to share his knowledge about birdwatching in this part of the world and how volunteering

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11 Sydney Bird Club - with Amy and Stephanie

Weekend Birder ·

2022/11/01

Explore Sydney through birdwatching and art. This episode is about the Sydney Bird Club birdwatching group, Centennial Parklands and ways to enjoy birdwatching through journalling and art.Sydney Bird Club was founded by Stephanie Chambers and Amy Ranck to help people discover the magical world of Australian birds. With a Sydney-centric focus, they take casual bird-watchers through the steps to become full blown twitchers, with plenty of stops along the way for a pint. Tune in to hear them talk about

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10 Powerful Owls - with Nick

Weekend Birder ·

2022/10/25

Learn about Australia’s largest owl. This episode is all about Powerful Owls - how to identify them, what they eat (giant possums!), where they live and the importance of tree hollows.Nick Bradsworth is a PhD Candidate in Urban Ecology at Deakin University. His research has focussed on addressing a major scientific knowledge gap - the movement pathways and habitat available to the Powerful Owl. The Powerful Owl is Australia’s largest owl, with a wingspan of up to 1.4m. Nick is here to share his

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09 Tawny Frogmouths - with Marian

Weekend Birder ·

2022/10/18

Discover the secrets of one of Australia's most loved birds. This episode is about Tawny Frogmouths - how to identify them, what they eat, where they live and how people are working together to ensure they thrive in Australia.Dr Marian Weaving worked in the community sector for 20+ years. Entering her 40s, she decided to change tracks and follow her passion for the natural world. A Diploma in Natural Resource Management changed her life. This led to an Environmental Science degree... and then

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08 Aussie Bird Count - with Sean

Weekend Birder ·

2022/10/11

Use the Aussie Bird Count to practice your skills. This episode is about how to participate in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count and the joy of Rainbow Lorikeets.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

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