The Birding Life Podcast Network

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Season 7 Episode 8 - The Lekker Camera Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/25

This week’s guest is Roger Machin, the product marketing manager at Canon South Africa. This is a fun, relaxed chat about bird photography – the highs, the lows, and the equipment that makes it a lot more enjoyable. We chat about cameras, lenses, editing software, and photographers that make us green with envy, and we settle the raw vs jpg debate. This is a ‘lekker episode’. Oh, and in case you are wondering, this episode isn’t sponsored by Canon, so no matter what brand you use, you are going to

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29:48

Season 7 Episode 7 - The Fairest Bird Show of All

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/17

This week Saturday is a day that lots of South African birders look forward to – the annual BirdLife South Africa 'African Bird Fair'.I find out all about what you can expect at this year’s Bird Fair from Andrew Wassung, BirdLife South Africa’s Communications Manager. He tells us what workshops, walks, and talks you can expect at this year's Bird Fair. All the links for the event can be found in the notes of the show. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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51:31

Season 7 Episode 6 - The Buffalo, the Oxpecker, and 5...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/12

Just imagine you post one of your photos on Facebook, and a few days later you look at that post, and it has more than 5 million views! We shared a photo from this week’s guest on Facebook and Instagram – and it went viral – just over 5.3 million views! So today I chat with the photographer behind the photo – Clint Ralph. He tells us all about the photo and some of the other photos that he has taken. This is a fantastic insight into the journey of one of the countries, if not one of the world’s,

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53:01

Season 7 Episode 5 - The Ultimate Guide to Birding...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/04

This episode is the ultimate guide to birding in Northern Kruger! I chat with one of the best Kruger bird guides, Marc Cronje from Nature Travel Birding. We find out all about where to find all the sought-after species in this section of the park, including routes to travel, camps to stay at, where to get food, and even some hints on the SANPARKS rangers to do game drives with. This episode has everything you need to plan your next Kruger escape and add lots of birds to your life list. Visit our

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44:40

Season 7 Episode 4 - The Return of Joshua Olszewski

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/27

In this episode, I chat with one of the best birders that I know, Joshua Olszewski. In a previous episode, Joshua smashed a scientific bird name challenge, in this episode I challenge him with a bird information challenge – so let’s see how he does. We also hear about his guiding experiences and a recent trip to Israel. As always with Joshua, we tap into his encyclopedic knowledge of birds and intricate ID features. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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40:42

Season 7 Episode 3 - Pittas, Cobras, and other...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/12

In this week’s episode, I chat with Zimbabwe birder Jean-Michael Blake, who recently saw his 700 species for the region. We chat about his birding journey, guiding guests, snakes, and Zimbabwe birding, and get some tips on how to see the sought-after African Pitta.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:Westerman's

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47:35

Season 7 Episode 2 - An Insiders Guide to Birding St...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/05

This week we explore the magical birding that the beautiful Zululand town St. Lucia offers. We get all the inside information from an experienced guide, Ian Ferreira, who runs St Lucia Birding Tours. This is the perfect episode to help you find all the specials that the area has to offer. If you want to book a bird guide for St Lucia, be sure to send Ian a message – all the links are in the notes to the show. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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46:51

Season 7 Episode 1 - Birds, Splashy, and a Life...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/04/24

This week’s guest is one of the coolest people that I have had the opportunity to meet. I am pleased to welcome Bart Fokkens to the show. In this episode we chat about music, Splashy Fen, and of course birds. Bart is a fantastic storyteller who will draw you in with his warm personality!In this episode Bart talks about a trip that he did for Namibia last year. After hearing about this amazing birding destination, I am sure you will want to plan a trip the country. If you are looking for the best

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45:39

Season 6 Episode 5 - Keanu Canto - The Local Patch

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/02/19

In this episode I chat to return guest, Keanu Canto. Keanu tells us all how he keeps his passion for his local patch strong, he creates both a Tinder profile and a car music playlist, and as with his last episode, gives lots of practical advice to help birders improve their field skills.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

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31:39

Season 6 Episode 4 - Tristan Naude

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/01/28

Narina Trogan, Eastern Nicator, Spotted-Ground Thrush, African Broadbill, and Wood Owl are just a few of the special species that can be found in and around the small Zululand town of Eshowe. Tristan Naude is a young birder whose love for birds started many years before he called this magical town home. In this episode, we will not only hear all about birding in and around Eshowe, but we will also discover what makes Tristan tick! We will hear about his bogey bird, his favourite birding books, and

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38:26

Season 6 Episode 3 - Leopards, Cuckoos, and Camera...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/12/11

Last week Saturday, Birding Big Day 2022 saw birders from all over South Africa trying to see as many bird species as possible in 24 hours. The team that recorded the most species in the 50 km radius challenge was E-Birders who saw an impressive 336 species! In the 6km radius challenge, Mad Marataba Maccoas recorded an insane 172 species. In this episode I will be chatting to Emma Schonken, who was part of the Green-backed camera operators team, ho took part in the 6km challenge. Emma is a newer

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32:46

Season 6 Episode 2 - Dreaming of a White Christmas

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/12/01

This week’s guest is someone that had all the South African birders dreaming of a White Christmas! I chat to Decklan Jordaan, the young birder who this past weekend discovered a White Wagtail at Sappi Stanger on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast. This is only the second time that this species has been recorded in the region. We chat about this find, as well as other insights into birds and birding.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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37:52

Season 6 Episode 1 - Birding Big Day Tips and Advice

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/11/27

In this episode we will be chatting all about Birding Big Day. I had a conversation with Jody de Bruyn who was part of 'Wat-kyk-jy', who were the winners of last year’s Birding Big Day. Jody gives lots of tips and advice for those that want to see more birds on the day.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 show:Westerman's

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42:37

Season 5 Episode 10 - A Winter's Birding Tale

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/10/23

In this, the last episode of season5,I will be talking to someone that I have wanted to have on the show for a long time. He has been birding for35 years, he was one of the hosts of the 'Better Birding' webinars, and he is a fantastic person - I am pleased to introduce David Winter. We will chat about a wide range of birding topics - David's personal birding story, bird clubs, how he sees the past, the present, and the future of birding, how technologycan be better used to help and grow birding, and

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34:46

Season 5 Episode 9 - Exploring the SABAP2 Website

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/10/15

In this episode we will explore one of the best tools available for those interested in South African birds, the SABAP2 website. I chatted to the projects Information Systems Specialist, Michael Brooks. Michael, who is responsible for all the IT and software development for the SABAP2 project, tells us all about what the website offers birders. He also chats about some recent updates that have been made to the website and how these will add to your enjoyment of birds.Visit our online store to get

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35:45

Season 5 Episode 8 - Birds and Zulu Culture

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/10/08

In this episode I will having a chat to my good friend Sithembiso Blessing Majoka. In the last episode that we did together we discussed Zulu bird names, in this episode we have a conversation about Birds and Zulu Culture. We look as some of the beliefs that surround four well-known Southern African species and how this affects their conservation.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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53:59

Season 5 Episode 7 - The Firefinch App

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/09/30

In this episode I will be chatting to two of the team members who were responsible for the recently released Firefinch app. Faansie Peacock is one of South Africa’s best loved bird authors, and his books have become essential items for any birder’s collection. I chat to both him, as well as Stephan Swart, the developer who helped put Faansie’s ideas onto the Firefinch app. In the chat we find out all about the app, finding out not only what the offers the user, but also the story behind the

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31:19

Season 5 Episode 6 - The Cape Parrot Project

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/09/26

In this episode we will be talking all about Cape Parrots! I chat to Susan Wishart, the Project Manager at The Cape Parrot Project. She tells us all about this special species, the threats that they are facing, as well as the conservation initiatives that are being done to conserve them.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

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37:13

Season 5 Episode 5 - Birds of South Africa

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/09/18

In this episode we chat to Adam Riley about his newly released photographic guide, 'Birds of South Africa'. He tells us all about the book, as well as sharing his expert knowledge on the birds and birding in South Africa 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 show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/'Order Birds of South

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36:01

Season 5 Episode 4 - A Namibian Birding Adventure

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/09/10

In this episode we do a virtual birding trip through magical Namibia with bird guide, Leon Marais. He tells us all about the birds, locations, routes, and everything you need to know to plan a birding trip to the country.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 show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife

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