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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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124 Parrot Evolution - with Tim
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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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123 Every Bird in the World - with Cob
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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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122 Pardalotes and Parrots - with Cat
Australia’s 2025 Top Tour Guide, Cat Davidson, shares the magic of Inala on Bruny Island - home to Forty-spotted Pardalotes, Swift Parrots and Tasmania’s other incredible birdlife.🎧 All links here - https://www.weekendbirder.com/podcast/122-pardalotes-and-parrots📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weekend.birder🦆 More at - https://www.weekendbirder.comBirds featured: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Snowy Owl, Striated Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed EagleBird illustration: Forty-spotted Pardalote-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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121 Bird Bird Bird - with Rove
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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love birds? You’re in the right place. A fun podcast about Australian birds - guest chats, birdwatching tips, and nature stories to help you slow down and notice what’s around you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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