Get to know one of Australia’s most endearing birds. This episode is about the re-introduction of the Bush Stone-curlew on to Millowl (Phillip Island) and the sewing of tiny bird backpacks.

Paula Wasiak began her wildlife research journey in 2007 and spent over 15 years covered in penguin poop and elbow deep in burrows, while she coordinated and conducted field data collection for the Phillip Island Nature Parks. She is currently undertaking a PhD through the Australian National University, reintroducing the locally extinct Bush Stone-curlew back onto Millowl, Phillip Island. Named a Superstar of STEM in 2023/24, Paula loves sharing her knowledge with different audiences, from community groups to students, and occasionally on the radio and telly.

Links:

* Paula on Instagram - @paula_wasiak

* Paula on TikTok - @paul.penguin

* Paula on Threads - @paula_wasiak

* Paula on Twitter/X - @paulawasiak

* Paula’s Superstars of STEM profile - scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/profile/paula-wasiak/

* The Littlest Penguin by Jedda Robaard - penguin.com.au/books/the-littlest-penguin-9781761341830

* Phillip Island Nature Parks Bush Stone-curlew re-introduction- penguins.org.au/conservation/education/nature-notes/bush-stone-curlew/

* Penguin Foundation website and socials - penguinfoundation.org.au

* Bush-stone Curlews before dawn recording by Ken George (XC857992) - xeno-canto.org

* Bush-stone Curlews in flight recording by Marc Anderson licenced from wildambience.com

Weekend Birder online:

* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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