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Season 1 Episode 1 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari...

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2024/07/05

Karolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography &running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of their comfort zone & explore the wild, wherever they are. Gabby has a chat to Karolina about her crazy adventures.Visit our online store to get

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Season 9 Episode 2 - Keith Barnes - Nature,...

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2024/07/02

In this episode, we chat with Keith Barnes, a birder, naturalist, adventurer, and one of the authors of the all-new Helm "Birds of Greater Southern Africa" Field Guide, proudly published by Sunbird Publishers in South Africa. In this, the first of a two-part episode, we learn about Keith and his journey to create this exceptional field guide. This episode is filled with tips and advice, epic stories, and even some moments that may have you reaching for a tissue. Visit our online store to get your

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33:12

Season 7 Episode 1 - The OP Birding Club: Avian...

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2024/06/28

The first episode of season 7 for the Birding Life Youth Podcast! Today we say a sad goodbye to an old friend, while saying hello to four new ones. Our new friends just happen to be the future veterinarians of this country, and they currently run the Onderstepoort Bird Club. They inform us about what got them into birding, they share some personal stories from their adventures, and at the end we all have a good laugh about a puff adder!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise

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47:00

Season 9 Episode 1 - Botha’s Lark: South Africa's...

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2024/06/25

We kick off the season with an episode on one of South Africa’s most endangered bird species, the Botha’s Lark. I chat with Dr. Hanneline Smit-Robinson and Dr. David Ehlers Smith from BirdLife South Africa to learn more about the species, the challenges it faces, and the conservation efforts underway. This episode is presented in simple language that both birders and non-birders will understand, so please help spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends.Intro and outro music by Tony ZA

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31:04

The Birding Life Podcast (Season break) - Chasing...

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2024/03/30

In this episode, Gabby engages in a lively conversation with John Kinghorn, renowned as one of South Africa's most exceptional youth birders. Discover John's profound passion for birds and birding, which has driven his ambition to forge a career in this field. Tune in as they delve into John's favorite birding spots, exploring the experiences close to his heart and the thrill of adding special bird species to his list.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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36:16

The Birding Life Podcast (Season break) - David...

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2024/03/19

In today's episode, Josh speaks to Freddie Emms - who is all the way in England! Freddie is a member of the RSPB youth council and he played a role in David Attenborough's hit tv series "Wild Isles". Freddie is passionate about spreading awareness about the downfall of the wildlife in the UK. This is truly an episode not to be missed!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA

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51:33

Season 8 Episode 12 - How to Plan an African Birding...

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2024/03/05

In this episode, I chat with returning guest Marc Cronje. Marc is a well-traveled birder who guides for Nature Travel Birding. As with all of his episodes, once again, he shares some fantastic content. This week, the episode might not focus on birds as much as we usually do, but for anyone looking to travel to Africa, this episode is for you. Marc gives us everything we need to know for traveling to African countries for birding – what to pack, what not to pack, vaccines, preparation, and just

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44:07

Season 8 Episode 11 - Sandiswa Kula

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2024/02/26

This week, I chatted with Sandiswa Kula, a birder, photographer, and captivating storyteller. You might recognize her from the engaging posts she shares on Facebook. In this episode, we delve deeper into the person behind those posts. We explore her upbringing, her journey with nature and birding, and learn about her involvement in the Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project. Join us for a fascinating insight into the life of a truly remarkable individual!Visit our online store to get your birding-related

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30:13

Season 8 Episode 10 - Mzimkulu Vulture Hide

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2024/02/19

In this week's episode, we chat with Bart Fokkens, the hide manager at the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide. The Mzimkulu Vulture Hide, situated 8 kilometers outside of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg, opened to the public on the 19th of February. The hide forms part of Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project and was built to support endangered vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone. In this episode, we hear all about vultures, the hide, Birdle, and some of Bart’s

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35:34

Season 8 Episode 9 - Roberts Kruger Guide

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2024/02/12

This week, we delve into all things Kruger! Join me as I chat with Duncan McKenzie about the all-new Second Edition of the ‘Roberts Bird Guide – Greater Kruger National Park’ field guide. But we're not just focusing on the guide itself; Duncan shares his firsthand experiences in the park and offers valuable tips on maximizing your birding adventures in Kruger. As South Africans would say, Duncan is a 'lekker oke', making this episode a must-listen.By supporting The Birding Life’s Online Store,

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41:29

Season 8 Episode 8 - Deep Dive with Richard Flack Pt2

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2024/02/05

This episode marks the continuation of my conversation with Richard Flack, and if you haven't tuned in to part one, I highly recommend doing so. It lays the groundwork for much of what we delve into in this installment.In this concluding part of our conversation, we delve into camera settings, and custom setups, and uncover details about Richard's mentorship program. As mentioned in part one, what truly captivates me about these episodes is the opportunity to explore the essence of the person behind

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Season 8 Episode 7 - Deep Dive with Richard Flack...

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2024/01/29

Welcome to this week's episode, the first installment of a two-part series featuring South Africa's leading bird photographer, Richard Flack. These episodes go beyond the realm of photographic advice, providing us with a unique glimpse into the life of the man behind the lens.In this initial episode, we delve into the motivations that drive Richard, explore his journey to mastery, and navigate the challenges of handling disappointment and insecurity. There's so much more to uncover in this

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38:15

Season 8 Episode 6 - The Pitta-filled Episode

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2024/01/21

There are two types of birders – those who have seen the African Pitta and those who want to see it! For those who haven’t yet witnessed the 'holy grail of African birding,' prepare for some jealousy during this episode. I will be chatting with people who have been lucky enough to encounter this iconic species. One of my guests is Mackenzie Zirota, based at the African Pitta Camp Masoka in Zimbabwe. Additionally, we'll hear four stories from birders about their experiences spotting this special

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46:50

Season 8 Episode 5 - Bindo Birding App

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2024/01/13

In this, our first episode of 2024, I chatted with the team from the locally developed Bindo Birding App. This app allows you to both record and share your sightings with other birders. We find out all about the story behind the app and why the Bindo team feels that the app will add value to your birding journey.Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA

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43:43

Season 8 Episode 4 - The Wonder of Waders

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2023/11/02

So, after the excitement of last week’s Rugby World Cup Episode – this week we chat about a group of birds that in South Africa are not quite as colourful as the green and gold birds we spoke about last week. But still, this is a group of birds that many birders love and often produces some amazing twitches in our region – you might have guessed it, but we are chatting about waders. I have a chat to Rick Simpson all the way from the UK, who is one of the co-founders of Wader Quest. We chat about

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Season 8 Episode 3 - The Bird World Cup

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2023/10/27

There is one thing that is on the lips of almost every single South African right now – the Rugby World Cup Final 2023! We go up against one of our old rivals New Zealand, or as their rugby team is more commonly known – the All Blacks. So we decided to have our own little World Cup final on The Birding Life Podcast. We got a South African birder to choose their favourite five green and gold South Africa birds, and we got a New Zealand birder to choose their favourite all black New Zealand birds. We

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29:33

Season 8 Episode 2 - The Aces Project

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2023/10/24

In this week’s episode I chat to Sage Naidoo, a master’s student in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences with the University of the Witwatersrand. He tells us all about Avian Cultural Ecosystems Project or the ACES Project, which seeks to explore the cultural values of birds in South Africa. We hear all about what the project involves and how you can get involved in it. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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53:43

Season 8 Episode 1 - Penguins, Apps and a bit of...

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2023/09/25

A bird app that will help you not only connect with birds but also other birders, a challenge that celebrates Heritage Month in South Africa, and an opportunity to conserve an iconic Southern African species – all this and more in this week’s episode of The Birding Life Podcast. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from the show:SANCCOB

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Season 7 Episode 10 - Zululand to Ecuador - An Epic...

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2023/08/09

In this, the last episode of season 7, I have a chat with Wade Lee, a birder who calls Manyoni Private Game Reserve his home. He tells us more about the reserve and how it was growing up in such a stunning piece of Africa. We also have a chat about reserves and the importance of avi-tourism, the controversial Tzaneen Waterhen, as well as finding out about Wade’s time in Ecuador.Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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Season 7 Episode 9 - Faansies Bird Book 2

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2023/08/02

This week I chat with much-loved bird author Faansie Peacock about his new book, Faansie’s Bird Book 2. We find out all about this book and why it should be on everyone’s shelf, birding with kids, Faansie playing in a rock band, his least favourite bird, and we also get an update on the Firefinch app. If you have listened to the previous episodes with Faansie, you that this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Faansie’s Bird Book 2 is available at most local book retailers, including our own online

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