Weekend Birder
Kirsty CostaNoticing birds changes how you see the world. Explore the fascinating lives of Australian birds through birdwatching, stories and science in everyday places. Hosted by Kirsty Costa.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationNatureScience | |||
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Latest Episodes
Bird 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, migration, field guides and what birds can tell us about a changing world.
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Honeyeaters 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 deeper about birds, place and belonging.
Birds featured: New Holland Honey... more
Rarity can make a bird feel precious, but it can also change how we see everything else. Author and science journalist Justine Hausheer shares her thinking about common birds, endangered species and her book The Vanishing Wild.
Birds featured: Austr... more
At 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: Bar-tailed Godwit, Brolga, Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher, Glossy Black-C... more
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- Birding perfection!
Wonderful podcast! Kirsty is very caring and curious. I’ve learnt so much from this podcast and always look forward to the next episode.
Apple Podcasts5Jaimieann
Australiaa month ago - Way too corny
Some good guests but why does the host feel that she needs to dumb down the science.
The playschool style is really annoying.
Apple Podcasts1cc cobsAustralia2 months ago - Beautiful insights and help with identification of Australia’s birds
Learning heaps about birds and enjoying your soothing voice. Great stories about people and their love of birds
Apple Podcasts5Kirsty SkAustralia2 months ago - I like birds.
Great little podcast about the birds of Australia. Came across it by chance thanks to the algorithms of Instagram. Great presenter and knowledgeable and interesting guests, whose enthusiasm abt our resident feathered friends is absolutely contagious.
Apple Podcasts5sick of ryan reynoldsAustralia3 months ago - Weekend Birder is amazing!
Weekend Birder is nothing short of amazing. Each episode, I learn so much and I just want to go outside and explore the outdoors. Kirsty is an amazing host and every guest is fascinating. I can’t recommend it enough. It’s inspiring, captivating and lots of fun. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5Coen PearsonAustralia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #2 | Australia/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #41 | Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Indonesia/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  China/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  New Zealand/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Argentina/Science/Nature |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekend Birder
What is Weekend Birder about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A nature-leaning show that centers on birding in Australia, blending scientific detail with practical field tips, conservation, and community storytelling. Episodes span topics from dawn choruses and migration to field-guide resources, rare species, and bird-centered education, often framed by guest experts in ornithology, ecology, journalism, and conservation. The host fosters accessible science communication and emphasizes citizen science, local habitats, and everyday moments outdoors, making complex topics engaging for beginners and seasoned birders alike. A standout thread is the focus on community, education, and real-world conservation work, with guests ranging from researchers and educators to filmmakers and athletes who share a pass... more
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Recent guests on Weekend Birder include:
1. Sean Dooley
2. Andrew Skiok
3. Tim Lowe
4. Justine Hausheer
5. Catherine Shaw
6. Natalie Kyriacou
7. Kai Hill-Crofts
8. Emi Arnold
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