Death by Birding

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss everything Penguins! From the shitty to the sexy, join us to delve deeper into the secret and mysterious lives of these bizarre birds. Featuring Paula Wasiak, Penguin expert, Zoologist and Senior Research Officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks. Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we investigate what peacocks and royal family have in common, whether Flamingos wear makeup and what to do if you accidentally lose the first 20 minutes of your podcast episode.  Featuring Zach Mander - Actor, comedian and radio host.  Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram....

On this episode of Death by Birding, we find out why men will literally do a big year instead of going to therapy, who is Robin Rubber and why you should NEVER say Noccies.  Featuring Sean Dooley - Birder, conservationist and comedy writer.  Sean is the author of The Big Twitch, former editor of Australian BirdLife magazine and current National Public Affairs Manager at BirdLife Australia.  If you...

On this special live episode of Death by Birding we learn what a bird is, why you shouldn't take your binoculars to the beach, what happens when you lose your baby fingers and why you should never visit Cairns.  Featuring Paleontologist Adele Pentland and Stand-up Comedian Peter James. Recorded live at Junk Bar Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.a...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we find out what it's like meeting a new birder for the first time, how to get shot while birding and why Dan Brown - author of the DaVinci Code is NOT a wildlife photographer. Featuring Angus Hamilton, wildlife and conservation filmmaker and founder of nature guiding business Life Gone Wild. https://www.lifegonewild.au/about-us If you like the show, pleas...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss death-metal birds, the best bird songs and why you probably shouldn't eat a Dodo.  Featuring Laurent Dubois, Keyboardist from Disco-Soul band Buttercats. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the show (and honestly it's getting a little creepy), come jo...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss the art of bird photography, why it's different from birding and what it takes to get "the shot". Featuring world renowned bird photographer Jan Wegener. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the show (and honestly it's getting a little creepy...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss birds in cinema, why you should never watch The Big Year in Finland and why Red-Tailed Hawks are better than Bald Eagles. Featuring Joshua O'Donnell, sound recordist and boom operator for such films as Thirteen Lives, Thor: Ragnarok and Love and Monsters. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss the history of Bird-watching, what Shakespeare and Hitler had in common and why "World War 1 made everyone a birder". Featuring Dr Henry Reese, Historian and Musician. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the show (and honestly it's getting a litt...

On this special episode of the Podcast, we discuss the birds of Middle-Earth! It's the crossover no-one asked for. We decide on the best and worst birders of Middle-Earth, why calling someone Gwaihir the Windlord might be considered a slur and most of all, we answer the tired question of why the Great Eagles didn't just carry the ring the Mordor. Featuring friend of the show, Liz Friend....

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss how to catch an Ostrich, the best way to meet your new neighbours and why you should always wear protective gear when photographing Owls. Featuring Dr Tim Portas, Wildlife and Zoo Veterinarian and Wildlife Photographer. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the s...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss the meaning of bird tattoos, why Brush-Turkeys are terrible parents and why the Aztecs might want to build an ancient city on the lawn of a 64 year old woman from Texas.  Featuring Alexandyr Valentine, Lauren Goddard and Layla Knight from Parliament House Studio. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leav...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss whether humans can have Eagle vision, why the vikings hated Fulmars and why you should never leave your child alone with a Red-Capped Mannikin. Featuring Caleb McElrea, wildlife filmmaker, photographer and science communicator. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY li...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss why Platypus should be birds, the real meaning behind bird calls and why you should never get into a fight with the Australian Air Force. Featuring Caleb McElrea, wildlife filmmaker, photographer and science communicator. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss penguin poo, bird calls as pest deterrents and why bird watchers are weird. Featuring Hannah Puechmarin, renowned Interiors and lifestyle photographer, amateur bird-watcher and "My Wife" (but said like Borat). If you like the show, please subscribe and rate. If you REALLY like the show, maybe leave a comment. if you REALLY REALLY like the s...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss Toondah Harbour, how to identify birds by their calls, what secret agents and birders have in common and why you should spend more time at sewage treatment plants. Featuring Judith Hoyle, Ex-convenor of Birdlife Southern Qld, Toondah Harbour activist and margarita connoisseur. For more information and how to be involved in Toondah Harbour visit; http...

Slightly Inconvenienced by Birding - 01 -  Hey nerds. Here is a teaser of what you can expect with the Patreon only mini-episodes   If this is something you might be interested in, why not consider subscribing for only $3 AUD a month. It also just helps me keep this whole thing going. Hope you enjoy it! Artwork by Grace Smith Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovis...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss Pigeon Cheese,  whether Seagulls exist and why you should never leave Nikola Tesla alone with a Pigeon. Featuring Dr Flic Whitehouse, wildlife veterinarian, pigeon aficionado and NOT a mafia doctor.  Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birding Supp...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss poison birds, crap taxidermy and why you should never visit South America. Featuring Jack Walsh, Screenwriter, Journalist and Geography expert. Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birding Support on Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/DeathbyBirding...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss hard-rock Lyrebirds, what to do when an Eagle puts its talons through your hand and why looking for birds at the beach isn't always a great idea.  Featuring Luke Henery. Bassist of Australian rock legends Violent Soho and DZ Deathrays, as well as celebrated analogue film photographer. The audio on this one is a bit all over the place, but hopefu...

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss pyromaniac raptors, dreamtime stories, how to cook a Galah and I once again force my guest to perform bird calls. Featuring Clay Cassar-Daley. Radio host, First Nations Australian and closet bird nerd. Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birding Su...

On this the first episode of  Death by Birding, we discuss birding terminology, Kakapo calls, bird slavery and intergenerational trauma. Funny stuff!  Featuring Liz Friend. Wildlife Vet Nurse, Ecologist adjacent and Kakapo fondler.  Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.au Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birding Support on Patreon...