Noisy by Nature

Ann's crossing a suspension bridge across a creek in the national park, when she hears a cat lost up a tree. She follows the loud noise to discover that it isn’t a cat at all. 

Today, Ann is exploring Rottnest Island by bike. What was that rustling? There, munching away is a giant rat... Oh, wait. That’s not a rat, but the animal Rottnest is famous for. 

On the way to explore some ancient caves in Lamington National Park, Ann hears a whip crack. But, there aren’t any farms around here. There it is again – and this time, there’s an answer.

Ann is off to a birthday party but when she gets there she finds some unwanted guests – helping themselves to all the yummy food! Shoo!

Before dawn, Ann is woken by a strange call outside her tent. Who can that be? As she tries to solve the mystery, the song changes.

It is the end of a hot day and Ann has been admiring some waterfalls in WA. Rumble! Crack! A storm is coming but after she slips in the wet she hears someone laughing in the tree above.

Ann has her head torch on and is off to discover animals that wake up when the sun goes down in the Blue Mountains. Soon she spies someone with big, round eyes and a heart-shaped face.

It is late afternoon in Kakadu National Park and Ann is getting changed to have a dip to cool off. But someone who is famous for its fancy frill gives her a surprise.

Ann is on a boat, wearing lots of warm clothes because it is very cold off the coast of Tasmania. She's snapping the sites with her camera, and spots a family making a huge racket on the shore.

In the middle of Sydney, Ann is walking through Hyde Park to visit the Anzac Memorial. Along the way she hears a loud sound from the branches above as someone snacks on figs.

Ann has her binoculars, checklist and a pencil – she's in full birding mode in WA. She soon spies a huge bird, preparing for a water landing.

It is early in the morning and Ann is on her way to walk around Uluru before it gets too hot. She is admiring the red dirt when she sees a red rock scratching itself. Hang on… that's not a rock, but the world's largest marsupial.

Hello sound detectives! It’s Ann here, and I’ve got some news for you. I’ve been hard at work tracking down some of my favourite Aussie nature noises, and I’m happy to say that we’re going to have ten brand new episodes of Noisy by Nature starting next Tuesday! 

Ann is using her binoculars to try and spot someone who is very good at camouflage along the Ord River in WA. She's glad to be safe in a boat - as these animals have the world's strongest bite.

It's a lovely evening and Ann has set up her tent next to a nice peaceful lake at Mungo Brush in NSW. She's relaxing by the fire when the high-pitched buzzing of an uninvited guest ruins the mood.

Ann is hard at work on a farm near Glen Innes, helping to feed all the animals. She reaches for a hose to top up some water but - ooops! That is not a hose, but someone sunbaking.

Ann is finding a good spot on the sideline at an AFL match in Tasmania. Suddenly, some very vocal parents start making a bit of a racket.

It is a hot day on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, so Ann stops for a drink. Someone pushes through the bushes and starts using their jaws and their claws to work on their special underground house.

Ann is trying to find the perfect picnic spot in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne/Naarm. Suddenly, an alarm goes off - but it isn't coming from a car or a building, but from some animals on the move.

As she hikes up through ancient Gondwana rainforest, Ann hears a rude noise. Then, she realises it's not someone feeling a bit gassy - but rather a parent getting cosy in an underground bedroom.

It is a warm, sunny day and Ann is off to the beach. On the sand, playing chase with the waves, a family is hunting for a seafood lunch - even trying to hammer open some shells.

At a backyard barbecue in Brisbane, Ann sees an interesting shaped leaf – making a very funny noise. But, this leaf is actually an animal in disguise that can even change colour.

Ann is on the look out in Tropical North Queensland – for something blue. It lives in the rainforest, is related to the dinosaurs and has a very looooow call.

We’re back with a brand new suBIRDban mini season of Noisy by Nature, featuring some of the feathered friends that thrive in our towns and suburbs. First up, we’ve got a cheeky and clever cockatoo who loves to open rubbish bins, looking for a snack. 

After a day at the beach, Ann’s stomach is growling for some tasty fish and chips. As she sits down to eat them though, a flock of white birds starts to get a bit too close for comfort. They’re trying to steal her chips!