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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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Episode 55 - A Birder in Zimbabwe

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/04/13

Episode 55 - A Birder in Zimbabwe In today's episode we chat to Daniel Engelbrecht and get a first-hand account of what it is like travelling to the country as a birder. He recently did a trip this stunning birding destination and he not only tells us all about the great birds he saw, but also gives valuable information on what travelling into the country is like. For anyone who has ever wished to visit Zimbabwe to bird – this episode will provide lots of valuable tips and information. To order

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Episode 54 - Wian van Zyl (SafariWian)

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/04/06

Episode 54 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Wian van Zyl (SafariWian) Wian is a YouTuber whose videos are not only lots of fun to watch, but also educate people about wildlife and conservation. In this episode he will tell us all about how we can improve our own bird videos, he also chats about the ins and outs of being a bird guide, as well as giving us insight into Afrikaans bird names. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5%

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Episode 53 - Callan Cohen

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/03/31

Episode 53 of The Birding Life Podcast – Callan Cohen Callan is the co-author of 2 books including 'Southern African Birdfinder'. This episode that is packed with so much valuable information and tips, from one of the region's best birders We also catch up with Craig Widdows to get an update on his families South African Big Year. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Callan Cohen Links: Birding

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Episode 52 - Josep del Hoyo

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/03/24

Episode 52 of The Birding Life Podcast – Josep del Hoyo Josep is the author of the 'All the Birds of the World' book, published by Lynx Edicions. He tells us all about how a book of this magnitude was put together, as well as sharing about his own birding experiences, and the story of Lynx Editions. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Lynx Edicions - https://www.lynxeds.com/ Royalty-Free Music

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Episode 51 - Tristan Spurway

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/03/16

Episode 51 of The Birding Life Podcast – Tristan Spurway In this episode we chat to Tristan Spurway. We cover a whole range of topics including tips for finding great birds in the Magoebaskloof area, his passion for conservation and atlassing, as well as lots of fun stories. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

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Episode 50 - The Birding Life Show March 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/03/10

Episode 50 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Birding Life Show March 2021 In this month’s episode recorded at The Lazy Moose in Clansthal on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast, we start by chatting about our own birding over the last month. We then have an informative conversation with Jenny Norman about the reporting of rare birds. We end off the episode by looking at birds and birding spots in the Sapphire Coast area on the upper KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Order quality coffee and make you

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Episode 49 - LBJs Made Simple

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/03/02

Episode 49 of The Birding Life Podcast – LBJ’s Made Simple In this episode we chat to Doug Newman the co-author of 'Southern African LBJs Made Simple'. We also catch up with the Widdows family, who are doing a Big Year around South Africa to not only see birds, but also to raise awareness around the Birdlife South Africa Community Guide Project. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Doug Newman

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Episode 48 - Blue Swallow Conservation

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/02/23

Episode 48 of The Birding Life Podcast – Blue Swallow Conversation In today’s episode Calvin Harris hosts an important conversation with Brent Coverdale from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife about the critically endangered Blue Swallow and their conservation To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Brent Coverdale contact details +27825609769 Roselands Nature Reserve - http://www.roselands.co.za/ To make a

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49:31

Episode 47 - The Merlin Bird ID App

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/02/16

Episode 47 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Merlin Bird ID App In this episode we are joined by Drew Weber the Merlin Project Coordinator at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He tells us all about what the Merlin Bird ID offers both beginner and experienced birder. He also gives us a sneak peak into what is planned for the future with the app. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Birding Ecotours

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Episode 46 - What's in a Name?

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/02/09

Episode 46 of The Birding Life Podcast – What’s in a Name? In this episode we are joined by special guest Sithembiso Blessing Majoka who chats about the controversial name changes to some species in South Africa. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks 305 Guest House Links: Website - www.305guesthouse.co.za Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/305guesthouse Twitter -

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Episode 45 - The Birding Life Show February 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/02/02

Episode 45 of The Birding Life Podcast proudly sponsored by Outliers Coffee Roasters The Birding Life Show February 2021. In this episode we look at special sighting from around the region, as well looking back at history to see birds that have been seen in the region in years gone by. Order 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

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Episode 44 - Trevor Hardaker

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/01/26

Episode 44 with special guest Trevor Hardaker Trevor sends out the Southern African Rare Bird Email to thousands of birders every week. In 2020 he broke the Cape Town 150km Challenge record, seeing an impressive 372 species over the course of the year. He tells us all about this record-breaking year, as well as giving many tips on great birding spots in the area. Trevor also shares his advice on resources to help you grow as a birder. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store

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Episode 43 - The Bird of the Year 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/01/19

Episode 43 of The Birding Life Podcast – The Bird of the 2021 Episode Andrew de Blocq, the Avi-tourism Project Manager of Birdlife South Africa gives us fascinating insights into the Cape Rockjumper, that was named as the Bird of the Year for 2021. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Relevant Links from Episode Birdlife South Africa Website - https://www.birdlife.org.za/ Email –

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Episode 42 - Michael Buckham

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/01/12

Episode 42 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Michael Buckham Mike runs the Better Birding Webinars along with David Winter – Mike has been birding for more than 40 years and in this interview, we get to tap into his wealth of knowledge on a wide range of topics. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Michael Buckham Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buckhambirding/ Better

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Episode 41 - A Tale of Two Big Years

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/01/05

Episode 41 of The Birding Life Podcast – A Tale of Two Big Years In this episode we chat to people that are doing a Birding Big Year this year in the region. We first chat to Craig and Christine Widdows, who are doing a Big Year in South Africa, with their young children Wren and Finn. We then chat to Liam Charlton is doing a Southern African Big Year on a bicycle. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your

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Episode 40 - Nathan Swick (American Birding Association)

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/12/29

Episode 40 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Nathan Swick from the American Birding Association Nathan Swick is the editor of The ABA Blog, social media manager for the American Birding Association, and host of the ABA's American Birding Podcast. In this episode we hear all about the American Birding Association and the work that they do, he gives us tips on how to improve as birders, we also chat about the controversy surrounding bird names in America and a whole lot more. To order

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Ep 39 - The Problem with House Crows

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/12/22

Episode 39 of The Birding Life Podcast In a slight change from our normal host Adam, Calvin Harris interviews a Tanzanian Bird Guide and local Conservationists who are all passionate about tackling the growing problem of House Crows (Corvus splendens) in Africa. Ian Rushworth and Phumulani Hlongwane work for Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and are both involved in a project to understand and control the spread of this Alien Invasive species particularly in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The second guest is

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Episode 38 - Joshua Olszewski

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/12/15

Episode 38 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Joshua Olszewski Joshua is one of South Africa’s best younger birders. In this interview he chats about his passion for birding, how his journey started, tips for being a better birder, and he does a live scientific bird challenge. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following

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Episode 37 - Duncan Butchart

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/12/08

Episode 37 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Duncan Butchart Duncan is an author, artist, conservationist, and birder. He talks about his journey as an artist, projects he has been involved in and his book ‘Garden Birds in Southern Africa’ To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Duncan Butchart’s links https://dbnatureworks.com/ To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click

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Episode 36 - The Birding Life Show December 2020

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/12/01

Episode 36 of The Birding Life Podcast proudly sponsored by Outliers Coffee Roasters The Birding Life Show December 2020. We have chat about a whole range of subjects – youth birding, apps and websites that will help you birding journey, we chat about a few pairs of binoculars that you could consider and a whole lot more. Order 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'

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