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Bird of the Week

A podcast about birds, released on a non-weekly basis.

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Murray-Darling Basin Bird Breeding Bonanza

Murray-Darling Basin Bird Breeding Bonanza

The Murray-Darling Basin is an important ecosystem in Australia that supports thousands of birds and this year there has... Read more

22 Jun 2022

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Magpies are murder birds, change my mind

Magpies are murder birds, change my mind

There are few Australian birds as famous as the Magpie. They are famous/infamous for exactly two things:  their beautifu... Read more

8 Jun 2022

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