Weekend Birder

Kirsty Costa
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Weekend Birder is a podcast about noticing Australian birds. Through thoughtful conversations and shared experiences, it brings stories and science into everyday places. You don’t need specialist knowledge to take part - curiosity is enough. Hosted by Kirsty Costa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 137 Terns - with Claire

    4D AGO

    137 Terns - with Claire

    Australia’s terns are fast, fascinating and full of subtle differences. Dr Claire Greenwell shares how to tell Fairy Terns from Little Terns, what makes seabirds so unique and why community action is critical for their conservation. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/137-terns 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Arctic Tern, Bridled Tern, Caspian Tern, Crested Tern, Fairy Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Lesser Crested Tern, Little Tern, Roseate Tern, Sooty Tern, Whiskered Tern, White-winged Black Tern Bird illustration: Fairy Tern -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  2. 136 Kingfishers in Cairns - with Jonah

    FEB 10

    136 Kingfishers in Cairns - with Jonah

    Jonah Lafferty shares why Cairns is kingfisher heaven - from Little Kingfishers at the Botanic Gardens to Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers up on the Tablelands - plus his favourite local hotspots for birdwatching in Far North Queensland. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/136-kingfishers-in-cairns 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Blue-faced Parrot-Finch, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Little Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, Silvereye, Yellow-billed Kingfisher Bird illustration: Little Kingfisher -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  3. 135 Pacific Black Duck - with Jason

    FEB 3

    135 Pacific Black Duck - with Jason

    From its eyebrow to its shimmering wing panel, there is lots to learn about the Pacific Black Duck. Scientist and conservationist Jason Graham does a deep-dive (pun intended) into this impressive bird and provides insights into a large conservation story unfolding in Tasmania. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/135-pacific-black-duck 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Little Wattlebird, Pacific Black Duck, Mallard Bird illustration: Pacific Black Duck -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  4. 134 The 700 Birds Project - with Bridget and Jane

    JAN 27

    134 The 700 Birds Project - with Bridget and Jane

    Artists Jane Rusden and Bridget Farmer share the story behind The 700 Birds Project - a long-term plan to travel in short trips and draw every bird they encounter. From Gluepot to Hattah-Kulkyne and Chiltern, they talk birding misadventures, advice about field sketching and why birds keep pulling them back into new places. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/134-the-700-birds-project 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com If you want to help the people and wildlife affected by the 2026 Victorian bushfires: Trust for Nature Bushfire Recovery Appeal - https://trustfornature.org.au/campaign/bushfire-support/ Harcourt Progress Relief Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/harcourt-progress-relief-fund Zoos Victoria Emergency Wildlife Fund - https://www.zoo.org.au/donate/emergency-wildlife-how-we-help/ Birds mentioned in this episode: Gang-gang Cockatoo, Regent Parrot Bird illustration: Regent Parrot -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  5. 133 Why do birds sing? - with Gráinne

    JAN 20

    133 Why do birds sing? - with Gráinne

    Dr Gráinne Cleary explains what birds are really doing when they sing. Along the way, she shares simple ways to tune your ear and hear birdsong as communication, not background noise. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/132-wingmate 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Magpie, Magpie-Lark, Noisy Miner, Superb Fairywren, Zebra Finch Bird illustration: Noisy Miner -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  6. 132 Wingmate - with Brandon

    JAN 13

    132 Wingmate - with Brandon

    Brandon Chapman chats about how birdwatching and game design come together in Wingmate, an app that helps people notice birds, build life lists and turn everyday walks into moments of curiosity and connection. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/132-wingmate 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Comb-crested Jacana, African Jacana Bird illustration: Comb-crested Jacana -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  7. 131 Falling in Love with Birds - with Shane and Kayte

    JAN 6

    131 Falling in Love with Birds - with Shane and Kayte

    Shane and Kayte Cheney share how birds became part of their love story, from noticing backyard species to building shared rituals, travel memories and a joyful first year of birdwatching together. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/131-falling-in-love-with-birds 🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Boobook, Green Catbird, Rufous Whistler Bird illustration: Rufous Whistler -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  8. Encore: Magpies - with Mandy

    12/30/2025

    Encore: Magpies - with Mandy

    Revisit one of Weekend Birder’s most loved episodes. Dr Mandy Ridley shares what research reveals about Australian Magpies, including their intelligence, communication behaviours and how we can help them to thrive. 🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/encore-magpies 🎵 Australian Magpie recording by Eddy Smith (XC747690) - https://xeno-canto.org/species/gymnorhina-tibicen 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder 🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com Birds mentioned in this episode: Australian Magpie, Arabian Babbler, Pied Babbler Bird illustration: Australian Magpie -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
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Weekend Birder is a podcast about noticing Australian birds. Through thoughtful conversations and shared experiences, it brings stories and science into everyday places. You don’t need specialist knowledge to take part - curiosity is enough. Hosted by Kirsty Costa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Kirsty Costa
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Weekend Birder
  • Show Website
    Weekend Birder

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