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Weekend Birder

Kirsty Costa
Birdwatching
Australia
Australian Birds
Conservation
Citizen Science
Bird Conservation
Birdlife Australia
Bird Watching
Ecology
Bird Photography
Nature Conservation
Tawny Frogmouth
Nature
Local Big Year
Latham's Snipe
Wildlife Conservation
Migratory Shorebirds
Regent Honeyeater
Dawn Chorus
Bird Mimicry

Discover the fascinating lives of everyday birds. Through stories, science, conversations and shared experiences, Kirsty Costa reveals the fascinating lives of everyday birds and the people who love them. Whether you’re completely new to birdwatching or you’ve loved them for years this podcast will help you stay curious, learn something new and enjoy the birds living around you.

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Latest Episodes

You 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 looking at birds.

Birds featured: Superb Fairywren, Superb Lyrebird

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Birds 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 her about the Murray-Darling floodplains.

Birds featured: Brahminy Kite... more

We've arrived at Season 5. There's more everyday birds, places, stories and science to discover.

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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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Recent Guests

Lorna Pettifer
Ecologist and researcher with extensive field experience in Australian bird biodiversity
Independent researcher / ecologist
Episode: 152 Birds Tell Us Where We Are
Sean Dooley
National Public Affairs Manager for BirdLife Australia; former Big Year Twitching record holder
BirdLife Australia
Episode: 151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah
Andrew Skiok
Dawn chorus expert referenced as last episode guest
Geelong (Geography unclear)
Episode: 151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah
Tim Lowe
Reseacher/bird evolution specialist
Australian researchers
Episode: 151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah
Andrew Skeoch
professional wildlife sound recordist, audio ecologist, author of Deep Listening to Nature
Author; Photographer; Field Recordist
Episode: 150 Honeyeaters at Dawn - with Andrew
Justine Hausheer
Writer, science journalist and birder
Episode: 149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine
Catherine Shaw
Principal of The Nature School
The Nature School, Port Macquarie
Episode: 148 The Nature School - with Catherine
Natalie Kyriacou
Award-winning environmentalist, presenter and charity director
Author of Nature's Last Dance; CEO of a conservation charity
Episode: 147 The Birding Movement - with Natalie
Kai Hill-Crofts
Ecologist, Habitat Warriors co-lead
Ecology Restoration Australia
Episode: 146 Birds on Country - with Kai

Host

Kirsty Costa
Host of Weekend Birder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 473 ratings
  • Only podcast I listen to

    This podcast lifts my soul. To know there are so many people out there loving birds and nature and making a difference is heartwarming to say the least. Thank you Kristy for sharing your big heart and big smarts with us and for keeping these stories and these projects in the spotlight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bok697
    Australia4 months ago
  • Fount of knowledge

    There’s nothing like Weekend Birder to immerse yourself in birdworld (other than getting out there among the trees, of course). I’ve learned so much. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vghy6278
    Australia4 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Jaimieann
    Australia5 months 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 Podcasts
    1
    cc cobs
    Australia5 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 Podcasts
    5
    Kirsty Sk
    Australia5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Community and inspiration around outdoor activity are common positive takeaways.
The podcast is valued for its breadth of guest expertise and high-quality conservation conversations.
Listeners praise the host's warmth, expertise, and engaging guests.
Many find the show accessible for beginners and rich in practical birding tips.
Some critics say the host's style can feel overly simplified to a subset of scientifically literate listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#204
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#2
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#33
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#7
Indonesia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#26
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#33
Austria/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah
Q: Do you think about dinosaurs when watching birds?
Jonah and Sean discuss the childhood love of dinosaurs, the dinosaur-like features of birds, and how some Australian birds offer a modern link to dinosaur heritage; Emu and cassowary are cited as dinosaur-like experiences.
151 Ask Us Anything - with Sean and Jonah
Q: What's the difference between a crow and a raven in Australia?
Sean explains there are five native corvid species and that visual differences are subtle; briefer description is the brown down on raven feathers vs white down on crow feathers, but practical identification remains challenging in the wild.
149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine
Q: What should be done to ensure conservation isn't only reactive, waiting for a species to become rare?
Increase funding and policy protections proactively, invest in habitat, and leverage technologies like bioacoustics and eDNA to monitor species at scale so decisions are informed and timely.
149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine
Q: What makes people interested in birds, and why does rarity hold such appeal for some birdwatchers?
Rarity attracts because of novelty and challenge, yet many people also value the learning and conservation implications, recognizing that abundance today may not be tomorrow's reality.
149 Chasing Rarity - with Justine
Q: So I'm curious about whether Justine thinks birdwatchers should shift away from chasing rarity or whether there's a way to hold both things at once.
Justine suggests chasing rarity ethically is fine, but viewers should also appreciate abundant species and protect habitats so common birds are not taken for granted.

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This show centers on birds and birding in everyday life, blending listener-friendly science with practical identification tips, field stories, and conservation conversations. Across episodes the host chats with researchers, citizen scientists, conservationists, and everyday birders to illuminate Australian avifauna, urban spotting, and nature-play in communities. A hallmark is its warm, accessible storytelling that invites beginners while still offering depth for seasoned birders, with guests spanning field biology, education, photography, and policy. A notable strength is making science tangible through personal anecdotes, on-the-ground tips, and a strong emphasis on community and belonging in the outdoors.

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1. Lorna Pettifer
2. Sean Dooley
3. Andrew Skiok
4. Tim Lowe
5. Andrew Skeoch
6. Justine Hausheer
7. Catherine Shaw
8. Natalie Kyriacou

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