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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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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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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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43:13

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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32:44

Episode 75 - Vultures: What's the Big Deal?

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/09/09

Episode 75 - Vultures: What's the Big Deal? - with special guest Ben Hoffman In this episode we look at why Vultures are such an important part of the eco-system and why we should conserve them. This is a fascinating chat with so much great information about these special birds.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order - bit.ly/blwildbooksRaptor Rescue -

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Episode 74 - The BirdPro App Part 2

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/09/03

Episode 74 - The BirdPro App Part 2 with special guest Herman Van Den Berg In this episode we will be chatting about bird apps – and specifically the BirdPro South Africa App. I find out from Herman not only about the BirdPro App, but also about the other nature apps they offer the South African market. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order -

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26:34

Episode 73 - Adventures in Nature

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/08/27

Episode 73 - Adventures in Nature with special guest Tristan Spurway Tristan Spurway has been on the show before sharing about his journey , but this time we take a different angle. We look at the other areas of nature that have opened up because of Tristan’s birding journey. We will look at his many areas of nature that excite him, as well as looking at some resources to get you started in your own journey. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great

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Episode 72 - The Widdows' Adventure

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/08/19

Episode 72 of The Birding Life Podcast with the Craig and Christine WiddowsCraig and Christine are doing a birding big year around South African trying to see as many birds as possible with their two young children Wren and Finn. Many South African’s have been captivated by their story and in this episode, we get a first-hand taste of what life on the road has been like. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use

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38:51

Episode 71- Nicolette Forbes

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/08/13

Episode 71 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Nicolette Forbes This week’s guest is a 2021 Birdlife South Africa Owl Award winner, is one of our countries leading conservationists, and is the chairperson of Birdlife eThekwini KZN. We have a great conversation about the bird club, hear some great stories from Nicolette’s own birding journey, and hear all about the conservation work she has done with our country’s estuaries. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo

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33:59

Episode 70 - Twitch Fever

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/08/05

Episode 70 of The Birding Life Podcast – Twitch Fever with special guest Zach SimpsonThis week’s guest is young birding extraordinaire, Zach Simpson. In the episode we will be looking at what the thrill is around twitching and specifically why it is so attractive to younger birders. Zach shares some of his own stories from twitches he has been on, as well as special birds he discovered on his own home patch.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices

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Episode 69 - Caprivi Strip Birding

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/07/29

Episode 69 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Birding Life Show – Caprivi Strip BirdingMarc Cronje from Nature Travel Birding takes us on a virtual trip to explore the Caprivi Strip, in Namibia. We discover what this special location offers birders and nature lovers. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order - bit.ly/blwildbooksLinks from the Episode:Marc Cronje -

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Episode 68 - Slow Birding

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/07/22

Episode 68 - Slow Birding with special guest Bridget ButlerBridget Butler, also known as the Bird Diva, discusses an approach to birding that encourages deeper observation, deeper listening, and deeper connection. This interview takes us on a fascinating journey – as we look at things such as how the left and right brain can work together to help with bird identification, how to break down bird song using the five-voices simple sounds framework, and how the sit, spot, practice anchors our

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Episode 67 - The Birding Life Show July 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/07/08

Episode 67 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Birding Life Show – ‘The Atlasing Episode’In this episode we chat about atlasing and the value that it has added to each of our birding journeys.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeOrder quality coffee and make you contribution to conservation https://outlierscoffee.co.za/To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order - bit.ly/blwildbooksBirdlife eThekwini KZN

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31:37

Episode 66 – The Owl Award Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/07/01

Episode 66 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Owl Award Episode In today’s episode we will be looking at Birdlife South Africa’s 2021 Owl Awards, that they hosted virtually on the 22nd of June. We will find out all about the awards, how the winners are chosen, and get to hear from a few of this year’s award winners. This episode is not only an opportunity to celebrate the great work that Birdlife South Africa is doing, but also to celebrate the great conservation heroes that received awards.To

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44:55

Episode 65 – Steps to Better Birding

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/06/24

Episode 65 of The Birding Life Podcast – Steps to Better Birding with special guest Keanu Canto We will be looking step by step at Keanu’s approach to birding – looking at his pre-birding preparation, how he approaches the field, as well as what his post birding unpacking looks like.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order - bit.ly/blwildbooksRelevant Links from

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Episode 64 – The Youth Day Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/06/16

Episode 64 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Youth Day EpisodeOn the day that this episode is released, we are commemorating Youth Day in South Africa. To celebrate this, we have handed over the reins of this episode to Mark Heystek – the Birding Life Youth Podcast Host. He will be having a chat to our Birding Life Ambassadors and finding out about birding from a youth perspective.To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online

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Episode 63 - The Birding Life Show June 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/06/09

Episode 63 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Birding Life Show June 2021The whole Birding Life team gets together and chats about all thing’s birds. As always, the Birding Life show is proudly sponsored by Outliers Coffee Roasters. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLifeTo order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order - bit.ly/blwildbooksRelevant Links from EpisodeOutliers Coffee Roasters

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Episode 62 - Peter Harrison

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/06/02

Episode 62 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Peter HarrisonPeter is an ornithologist, author, artist, conservationist, and an adventurer. He has been described as the 'David Attenborough of the seas'. In this interview he shares how his love for seabirds and the oceans started, the process behind writing and illustrating the books he authors, and he tells us all about his new book 'Seabirds: The New Identification Guide'. He also gives us a short taste of a what one of his talks is

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