The Birding Life Podcast Network

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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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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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23:49

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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36:33

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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48:04

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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