About this podcast
Discover the fascinating lives of Australian birds with Kirsty Costa. Whether you’re completely new to noticing birds or you’ve been birdwatching for years, this podcast is for you.
Kirsty Costa is an experienced birdwatcher, science communicator, storyteller and media presenter. She is also a spokesperson for the Nature Media Centre and an ambassador for BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 164 episodes
- 155 Bowerbirds - with Aura · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 155Bowerbirds are artists, collectors and very particular decorators. Author and illustrator Aura Parker shares the fascinating behaviours of these iconic Australian birds and how…
- 154 Australia's Honeyeaters - with Sean · 48 min · Season 5 Episode 154Australia's honeyeaters are noisy, feisty and full of surprises. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia explores what makes these birds so uniquely Australian, shares some…
- 153 Birding Your Own Way - with Kirsty · 23 min · Season 5 Episode 153You don’t need the lingo to love birds. Comedian Kirsty Webeck chats about birdwatching on tour, car park sightings, accidental adventures and why everyone is allowed to enjoy…
- 152 Birds Tell Us Where We Are - with Lorna · 23 min · Season 5 Episode 152Birds can tell us where we are or remind us of where we’ve been. Lorna Pettifer chats about birds as travelling companions, the sounds of home and what Brown Treecreepers taught…
- Season 5 Trailer · 2 min · Season 5 Episode 151We've arrived at Season 5. There's more everyday birds, places, stories and science to discover. -- 🎧 Show notes and transcript - https://weekendbirder.com/podcast/ 🐦⬛…
- 151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah · 54 min · Season 4 Episode 151Bird 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…
- 150 Honeyeaters at Dawn - with Andrew · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 150Honeyeaters 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…
- 149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 149Rare 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…
- 148 The Nature School - with Catherine · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 148At 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…
- 147 The Birding Movement - with Natalie · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 147At 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…
- 146 Birds on Country - with Kai · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 146You 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…
- 145 Woodland Birds - with Emi · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 145Woodlands 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…
- 144 Becoming a Birdwatcher - with Mia · 15 min · Season 4 Episode 144Birdwatching 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…
- Encore: Little Penguins - with Paula · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 143Little 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…
- 143 Filming What We Miss - with Jeremy · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 143Sometimes 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…
- Feature: Superb Lyrebirds - with Alex · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 142Lyrebirds 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…
- 142 Next-Gen Hills Naturalists - with Coen · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 142Every 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…
- 141 Birding Between Games - with Mitch · 16 min · Season 4 Episode 141The 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…
- 140 Australian Owls - with Beth · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 140Most 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…
- 139 Making Space for Birds - with Ben · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 139A 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…
