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The Birding Life Podcast Network

The Birding Life Podcast Network

The Birding Life Podcast Network brings you a mix of shows all about African birding and nature. We"re here to connect you with birds, the great outdoors, and the amazing people we meet along the way. Tune in and join us on our adventures!

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48:40

Season 3 Episode 10 - Recording Bird Sounds

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/03/26

Last week we looked at bird the use of play back in the field – this week we are going to look at the opposite side of the coin and look at the recording of bird calls. We are joined by special guest Rick Nuttall. Rick is an experienced birder that has been recording bird calls for many years – he tells us all about how we can get started with the recording of calls and lets us know how it will add value to our birding. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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49:17

Season 3 Episode 9 - Play Back and Birding Ethics

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/03/17

On the week before this episode was released, there was post on a local Facebook group about the use of call-up or play back to lure a an out-of-range Woodland Kingfisher that had shown up at Camdeboo National Park in the Eastern Cape, to come closer. The post caused much debate around the topic – as this topic has done on many other occasions on various online forums. So, I thought it would be a good time to finally tackle the important topics of the use of call back and ethical birding on a

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56:47

Season 3 Episode 8 - Chasing the Light

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/03/10

This week we will be chatting all about bird photography with sought-after specialist photographic guide, Andrew Aveley. In the episode, Andrew shares about how listeners can improve their bird photography, regardless of the equipment that they have. He also chats about developments in photographic equipment and let’s us know how it helps photographers in the field. We discuss software that is available to developing photos – yes, there is more available than only Lightroom and Photoshop – and some

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38:18

Season 3 Episode 7 - The Blue Swallow Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/03/03

This week we chat to Steve McKean, who is a part of Conservation Outcomes. Conservation Outcomes is an NGO that has been established to support land that is being developed and managed for biodiversity conservation outside of state protected areas. They Partner with BirdLife SA in KwaZulu-Natal to conserve the Blue Swallow and its habitat. Steve tells us all about the Blue Swallow and the important work that is been done to conserve it – he also tells us the locations where you can possibly get to

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57:05

Season 3 Episode 6 - Becoming a Petrel Head

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/02/25

Have you ever wanted to take your birding to a deeper level? Are you feeling sea bird withdrawals after the Flock to Marion Cruise? Well then, this episode is for you, for this episode I am joined by Cape Town birder, Vincent Ward. Vincent was a guide on the Flock to Marion Cruise and is also guide for Cape Town Pelagics. As someone who started his journey as a sea bird scientist, he has a lot of experience with this group of birds. This episode is jam-packed with tips and advice, as well as lots of

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44:47

Season 3 Episode 5 - Tales of a Birdwatcher

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/02/17

This week’s guest is a songwriter, storyteller, nature lover, conservationist, podcaster, and of course a birder – I am pleased to introduce John Edmond. John has recorded four albums titled, ‘Tales of the Birdwatchers’ – on which he shares stories and information about a variety of birds – along with fun songs to help you learn their calls. This is a fun episode where we learn about John and his passion for all things nature and get a taste of songs off the albums.Visit our online store to get your

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51:09

Season 3 Episode 4 - Deflocking Marion

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/02/10

This episode features 2 guides, a birder, and a bird photographer that were lucky enough to go on the recent Flock to Marion Cruise. They share about their experiences on the cruise, funny moments, behind the scenes stories from the guides, and tips to separate Wandering from Tristan albatross. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeSupport the Mouse Free Marion project -

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49:24

Season 3 Episode 3 - The Widdow's Big 5

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/01/27

In this week’s episode we once again chat to Craig and Christine Widdows, who along with their two children Wren and Finn, did a big year as a family around South African in 2021. Their story was one of the ‘feel-good’ stories of the year, with many people following their African adventure. They have travelled the length and breadth of the country, so in this week’s episode, I asked them to tell us their 5 favourite birding destinations in the country. This is a great chat with an amazing

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46:58

Season 3 Episode 2 - TBL Southern Ocean Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/01/19

With all the excitement around the Flock to Marion Cruise, that is leaving in the week after this episode is released, I have a chat to the Birding Life Team, along with special guest John Kinghorn. John is one of the guides on the cruise, he has previously gone into the Antarctic waters as part of the Atlas of Seabirds project. He shares about what we can expect to see and experience on the cruise. Even if you are not going on the cruise, this episode is very informative, and you won’t want to miss

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53:10

Season 3 Episode 1 - In a Flap About Flock

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/01/13

With Birdlife South Africa's 'Flock to Marion' cruise only a few weeks away, for this week’s episode I have a chat with Daniel Danckwerts, the acting Communications manager for Birdlife South Africa. Daniel, who is part of the Flock to Marion organizing committee, gives us all the important information to prepare for an epic Flock cruise. We also have a chat about this year’s Birdlife South Africa Bird of the Year. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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34:31

Season 2 Episode 10 - Dr Rob Little

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/12/10

In this episode, I have a chat with Dr Rob Little. Dr Rob is a well-known expert in South African bird, he has authored 5 books – including 'Birding in South Africa’s National Parks' and his latest book, 'Gamebirds of Africa'. We will talk about his birding and conservation journey, his love of gamebirds, and find out all about his latest book. This is a fascinating chat that you won’t want to miss! Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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39:52

Season 2 Episode 9 - KZN Birding Hotspots

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/12/03

In this second to last episode of season 2, we continue to help prepare birders for the Flock to Marion cruise – a few weeks ago we looked at birding in the Cape Town area, this time we will be looking at where the Flock cruise will be ending – and look at birding in Kwa-Zulu Natal. This week’s guest is KwaZulu Natal birding guru, Michael Wright from Sustain Wildlife and Birding Safari’s. Michael will be telling us all about the five best spots to bird in the province, telling us all about the

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30:09

Season 2 Episode 8 - The Atlassing Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/11/26

In this episode we chat all about atlassing and why it’s so important. I chat to Colin Summersgill who will be telling us all about what atlassing is, how to do it, and how it will help you to grow as a birder. This is a great chat with an experienced birder, who makes so much valuable input during the episode.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeSABAP2 - http://sabap2.birdmap.africa/All music

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48:31

Season 2 Episode 7 - How to see more birds on Birding...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/11/18

In this episode we will talking all about one of the biggest birding days on the calendar, Birdlife South Africa’s Birding Big Day! I will be chatting to two guests in this episode – first I will interview Etienne Marais, who was the leader of the Raiders of the Lost Lark team, which was the first Birding Big Day team to pass the 300-mark barrier for the day. He will give us lots of practical tips on how those participating in the day can see more birds. I will then have a chat with Ernst Retief

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45:59

Season 2 Episode 6 - An Epic Cape Town Weekend

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/11/11

In this episode I enlist the help of well-known Cape Town birder Garret Skead – to give us tips and locations to help plan an epic Cape birding weekend. If you are doing the Birdlife South Africa Flock to Marion cruise or even if you just want to plan a birding trip to Cape Town, this episode is packed with information.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeVisit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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45:46

Season 2 Episode 5 - Mouse Free Marion Project

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/11/04

In this week's show we have two incredible guests – first we chat to Hans Larsson. Hans is one of the world’s best bird artists – and was involved in Peter Harrison’s ‘Seabirds – The New Identification Guide’. He tells us all about his journey and what went into painting plates for this epic field guide. We then chat to Dr. Anton Wolfaardt from the Mouse Free Marion project – in the interview he gives us insights into why this project is so important, how the mouse eradication is undertaken, and he

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35:42

Season 2 Episode 4 - Birding Sani Pass

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/10/28

This week’s guest is someone that is Aldo Berruti, who is based in a beautiful KwaZulu Natal town called Underberg. In this episode Aldo is going to be your virtual guide on a trip up Sani Pass – one of South Africa’s best birding spots. He tells us all about the birds, the spots, and everything you need to know when planning a trip. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeVisit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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36:14

Season 2 Episode 3 - Suzy and Freya Chat Birds

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/10/21

This week, we have an international flavour to the show – with two very special guests.First, we chat to Suzy Buttress from England. Suzy is the host of The Casual Birder Podcast, which encourages people of all experience levels to appreciate birds wherever they are found. She shares about her podcast, as well as gives us insights into her style of birding.We then chat to Freya McGregor, an Australian who lives in the United States. She tells us all about the Birdability project that looks to make

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47:02

Season 2 Episode 2 - David Allan

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/10/14

This week’s guest is an ornithologist, author, and 2021 Birdlife South Africa Gill Memorial Award Winner - we are honoured to introduce David Allan. This is a brilliant episode where we get to hear from one the countries leading voices in ornithology – he tells us all about his career, the books he has been a part of, as well as sharing many fascinating accounts from the field. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeVisit our online store to get your birding related

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Season 2 Episode 1 | The Birding Life Show 'Bird of...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/10/07

In today's show The Birding Life is joined by Dan Brady who is part of the 'Forest and Birds Bird of the Year' Campaign in New Zealand. We find our more about New Zealand birds and decide on each of our own birds of the year...as well as our un-bird of the year. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeOrder quality coffee and make you contribution to conservation https://outlierscoffee.co.za/Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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