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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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127 Pelagics - with Holly
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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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126 Birds, Business and Big Hearts
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-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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125 Observe, Learn and Protect - with Spencer
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.
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.