Twenty minutes outside can become part of a national bird story. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia shares how to join the Aussie Bird Count and why counting common birds matters Episode…
Little brown birds stop being impossible once you learn how to look at them. Bird guide Ricki Coughlan shares how bird topography can help you identify tricky Australian birds. Episode illustration:…
Australian Magpies are more complex than their swooping reputation suggests. Dr Mandy Ridley shares magpie behaviour, language and what years of research have revealed about these familiar birds.…
Binoculars feel awkward until someone shows you the simple tricks. Anthony Overs shares how to choose and use binoculars so you can get a better look at the birds around you. Episode illustration:…
Lazy birdwatching is still birdwatching, and honestly, it might be the best kind. Author and illustrator Georgia Angus shares beginner tips, seasonal plumage and the birds that helped shape 100…
Those little blue birds in the park have far more going on than they let on. Dr Holly Kirk shares Superb Fairywren research, urban ecology and her love of Royal Park in Melbourne. Episode…
Melbourne’s famous Peregrine Falcons have turned a city building into a shared birdwatching moment. Dr Victor Hurley shares the story of the falcons at 367 Collins Street and the community that…
Birdwatching can begin before you know a single bird name. Merrilyn Smith shares how listening, noticing and practice helped her start birding and build confidence over time. Episode illustration:…
You do not need to be an expert to start noticing birds. This trailer introduces Weekend Birder, a podcast for curious people who want birdwatching to feel simple, fun and welcoming. Weekend Birder…
The Top End is full of birds that make you stop and look twice. Dr Amanda Lilleyman shares birdwatching in Darwin, Kakadu, shorebirds and the campaign to protect Lee Point. Episode illustration: Far…
