Weekend Birder

Wildlife veterinarian, photographer and podcaster Dr César Puechmarin shares how nature shapes his work, his new book Nature People, and why birdwatching remains a grounding force in his life.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/128-nature-people📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from - https://www.wildambience.comBirds mentioned in this episode: European Starling, Superb Fairywren, Wompoo Fruit-doveBird illustration: European Starling--

Pelagic trips take you far offshore to the seabirds most of us never get to see. Dr Holly Kirk shares what turns up at the continental shelf, how to spot albatrosses and petrels, and how to prepare so the day feels exciting rather than overwhelming.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/127-pelagics📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: White-faced Storm-Petrel, Grey-headed AlbatrossBird illustration: Grey-headed Albatross--

James and Josh from LYFER share the story behind their bird-loving brand, the currawong that changed everything, and how they’re supporting conservation through ethical design.🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/126-birds-business-and-big-hearts🎵 Pied Currawong recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from wildambience.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Pied Currawong, Golden-shouldered ParrotBird illustration: Pied Currawong--

Teenage conservationist Spencer Hitchen chats with Kirsty in Melbourne’s Royal Park about birdwatching, Glossy Black-cockatoos and how young people can create change with hope, optimism and community.🎧 All links here: https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/125-observe-learn-and-protect📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at: https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds mentioned in this episode: Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Yellow-tailed Black CockatooBird illustration: Glossy-black Cockatoo--

Scientist and author Tim Low unpacks how parrots evolved in Australia, why cockatoos fill the 'woodpecker' niche, and the wild truth about carnivorous parrots.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/124-parrot-evolution📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.com🎵 Recordings by Marc Anderson, licenced from https://www.wildambience.comBirds featured: Kea, Kākā, Little Corella, Pygmy Parrot, Yellow-tailed Black-cockatooBird illustration: Little Corella--

Birding with Cob shares how a Tawny Frogmouth sparked his passion, the global adventures that followed, and why birdwatching has become a worldwide community of curiosity and connection.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/123-every-bird-in-the-world📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Andean Condor, Flamingos (James’s Flamingo, Andean Flamingo, Chilean Flamingo), Harpy Eagle, Tawny FrogmouthBird illustration: Chilean Flamingo--

Comedian Rove McManus shares his lifelong love of birds, from backyard Galahs to hummingbirds, and how birdwatching brings awe, laughter and connection.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/121-bird-bird-bird🎵 Recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://www.wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Hummingbird, New Holland Honeyeater, Galah, Striated Pardalote, White-cheeked Honeyeater, Willie Wagtail, Wilson’s Bird-of-paradiseBird illustration: Galah--

Discover the secrets of the Tawny Frogmouth, one of Australia’s most loved birds. Dr Marian Weaving shares their fascinating features, quirky behaviours and how we can help them thrive in the wild.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/09-tawny-frogmouths-with-marian👑Tawny Frogmouth Named 2025 Bird of the Year - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/16/tawny-frogmouth-2025-australian-bird-year-winner🎵 Tawny Frogmouth recording by Marc Anderson - licenced from https://wildambience.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBird illustration: Tawny Frogmouth--