The Birding Today Podcast
Do you love birds? Is birding your passion? Then this podcast is for you! Birders come together to discuss the joy of birding, and many other aspects of this rapidly growing activity.
Episodes
48 episodes
S5 E3 | The Joy Of Birding | MONA LOOFS-SAMORZEWSKI
This time on The Birding Today Podcast, I am joined by Mona Loofs-Samorzewski to go in-depth on joy of birding, how to define a birder, the seasonality of birds, differences in northern vs. southern hemisphere birding, and what drives us to be ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:29:50
S5 E2 | Recording Bird Sounds | RAMIT SINGAL
In this episode, I am joined by Ramit Singal to delve into the depths of audio recording! We discuss the sounds birds make (both vocal and non-vocal), how recording bird sounds can shed light on many aspects of birds' lives, and how to start re...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:52:16
S5 E1 | Listing, Pelagics, eBird & iNaturalist | JAMES BENNETT
Welcome back to a brand new season of The Birding Today Podcast! I am joined by James Bennett to discuss fan-favourite topics of the show, including what makes a good birder, eBird, pelagics, the eternal binoculars vs. camera question, and of c...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:25:02
S4 E11 | Of Greenshanks & Ruffs | ADRIAN WALSH
In this final episode of Season 4, I am joined by Adrian Walsh! We discuss the psychological drive we all have as birders, birding on the Cairns Esplanade, comparing UK and Australian birding, and we ponder at length the camera vs. binoculars q...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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3:09:26
S4 E10 | Rediscovery | JOHN YOUNG
In this episode, I sit down with John Young to discuss his life as a naturalist, wildlife videographer and photographer, and ecological consultant. Topics we touch on include John's early naturalist days, butterflies, playback, the beauty of va...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:24:07
MAILBAG #2 (Treeswift Wildlife & Nature Giveaway Winner Announcement!)
Welcome to the second edition of the Mailbag series, where I read out listener emails and respond to them! This time, listeners write in to tell me all about their favourite birds. I also announce the winner of the Treeswift Wildlife & Natu...
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31:54
S4 E9 | The Beauty Of Seabirds | PETER VAUGHAN
I am joined today by Peter Vaughan, who is currently undertaking a PhD in seabird conservation ecology. We discuss the beauty and mystery of seabirds, and how we can most effectively protect them. Other topics we touch on include the travelling...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:06:25
S4 E8 | Australia's Rarest Birds | NICK LESEBERG
In this week's episode, Nick Leseberg joins me on the show to discuss Australia's rarest species of birds! Specifically, we talk about the mythical Night Parrot and its history, ecology, and current status, as well as Nick's PhD and his active ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:28:37
S4 E7 | Eaglehawk Neck Pelagics | PAUL BROOKS
Today, I am joined by Paul Brooks to discuss Eaglehawk Neck Pelagics and Tasmanian birding! Our conversation also touches on what makes Tasmania unique as a birding destination, the best place for birding in Tasmania, Paul's role as an eBird re...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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40:08
S4 E6 | Shorebird Conservation & Ecology | DR. MICHA JACKSON
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Micha Jackson, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland who focuses on waterbird ecology and wetland conservation, especially of coastal migratory shorebirds. We discuss how conserving birds ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:00:45
S4 E5 | Birdwatching Chile | RODRIGO REYES
In this week's episode, we head overseas to Chile! I am joined by Rodrigo Reyes, a Chilean birder and professional birding guide who leads pelagic trips to the Humboldt Current off the Chilean coast, and field trips all over Chile - from the At...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:01:10
MAILBAG #1
Welcome to the first ever mailbag episode of The Birding Today Podcast! In this short and sweet episode, I delve into the mailbag and give some listener shoutouts, as well as congratulate the winners of the recent giveaway competition in collab...
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17:01
S4 E4 | Ethical Bird Photography | KIMBERLEY WHITCHER-WORMALD
I am joined today by ethical bird photographer Kimberley Whitcher-Wormald to discuss the many aspects of ethical bird photography. We touch on topics like playback, nest photography, group vs. solo bird photography, and Kim's tips for new bird ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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55:31
S4 E3 | Explore The Mallee | MICHAEL GOOCH
Today's guest is Michael Gooch, an avid conservationist and birder based in the Mallee region of northwest Victoria where he runs an eco-tourism business called Explore the Mallee with his partner, Louise. He is also the National Coordinator of...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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55:45
S4 E2 | A Big Year in New Zealand | HARRY BOORMAN
In this episode, I am joined by Harry Boorman, who embarked on a big year around New Zealand in 2021! We discuss how it all went, touching on the highlights and best moments of the big year, as well as the challenges Harry faced and his regrets...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:13:29
S4 E1 | Birding in Victoria | OWEN LISHMUND
Welcome to a brand new season of The Birding Today Podcast! To kick things off, I am joined by Owen Lishmund, a birder from Victoria who has seen a lot of different amazing places and a good chunk of the resident birds in Australia. He’s also v...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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40:15
S3 E10 | The Economic Benefits Of Rare Birds | COREY CALLAGHAN
In this week's episode, I am joined by Corey Callaghan, who is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig, Germany. We discuss Corey's studies about the economics of rare birds...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:02:17
Ask The Host #1
Welcome to the first edition of Ask The Host, where I respond to questions and tell you a little bit more about my life and birding journey! Big thank you to Jeremy Ringma for guest-hosting the show. If you want your question to appear in the n...
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1:29:09
S3 E9 | Being A New Birder: What's It Like? | JACK LANGE
In this episode, I am joined by Jack Lange, a new birder from South Australia! We discuss the pros and cons of being a new birder, Jack's first pelagic, bird behaviours & habitats, how Jack's work on phone towers allows him to see lots of s...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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48:28
UPDATE | Friday 27th May 2022
Just a quick update for you all - see you next week!Follow Me!Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtodayTwitter • https://twitter.com/GuillaumeDoerigYouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeDoerigFacebook&nbs...
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S3 E8 | Photographing Birds & FNQ Birding | JAN LILE
This week, Jan Lile joins me on the show to discuss the amazing birding of Far North Queensland! We also explore topics such as bird photography, the role of birding in a stressful human life, the Great-billed Heron, comparing birding with Poké...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:36:06
S3 E7 | How To See 700+ Bird Species in Australia | DONNA BELDER
This week on the show, I am joined by Donna Belder, who has seen over 700 bird species in Australia! She has also completed a PhD on threatened woodland birds and currently works on threatened species conservation for the federal environment de...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:01:41
S3 E6 | How To Start a Birding Podcast | MICHAEL GREENSHIELDS
In this 90-minute episode (the longest of the show so far!), I am joined by Michael Greenshields, host of The Birder's Guide podcast and professional birding tour guide! We both talk about what it's like being the host of a birding podcast, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:32:41
S3 E5 | Birding in New Zealand | FRASER GURNEY
This time on the show, we are joined by New Zealand birder Fraser Gurney, who is currently completing a Masters at Lincoln University, GPS-tracking Black-fronted Terns. We discuss various aspects of New Zealand birding and how it compares with ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:14
S3 E4 | Birds on Farms | BEN HUMPHRIES
This week, I am joined by Ben Humphries to discuss the Birds on Farms project. Among other things, we talk about working with landholders to help protect woodland birds, and what threats exist to woodland birds today. Ben also sheds light on so...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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42:24