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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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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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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

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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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Episode 61 - A Birder's Guide to Kruger

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/05/26

Episode 61 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Marc CronjeToday’s guest is Marc Cronje who is going to take us on a birding trip to the Kruger National Park – in the episode we will hear about the special birds that the park has, as well as hearing the best places to find them. Marc also gives lots of tips and advice drawing from his many years spent in the park to help you make the most of your time in Kruger.To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code

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Episode 60 - Richard Flack

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2021/05/19

Episode 60 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Richard FlackRichard is one of South Africa’s best loved photographers. He tells us all about his love for birds, his photographic journey, gives lots of photography tips – and we get to learn a lot more about the man behind the lens.To 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 EpisodeRichard Flack Links:

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Episode 59 - Dr Melissa Whitecross (Birdlife SA)

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/05/12

Episode 59 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Dr Melissa WhitecrossDr Melissa Whitecross the Landscape Conservation Program Manager at Birdlife South Africa. In this episode she tells us all about some exciting events that Birdlife South Africa has planned – including the Learn about Birds Conference that will take place at the end of May 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/blwildbooksBirdlife

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Episode 58 - The Birding Life Show May 2021

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2021/05/04

Episode 58 - The Birding Life Show May 2021In this episode we chat about atlassing, winter birding, have some debate about the Canon Powershot Zoom, and a whole lot more. 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 Widdows Family Links: Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150 Birdlife South Africa Community

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Episode 57 - Jonathan Breytenbach

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/04/27

Episode 57 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Jonathan Breytenbach Jonathan is a young and passionate nature lover – whose love for all things nature have driven his passion for biobashing – in this episode he tells us all about what biobashing is and how to do it. 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 Learn about Birds (LAB)

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Episode 56 - Global Big Day 2021

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2021/04/20

Episode 56 - Global Big Day 2021 This week's guest is Ian Davies the Ebird Project co-ordinator at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is going to tell us all about the Cornell Lab, E-bird, and give us all the information that we need about the Global Big Day that is coming up in the 8th May 2021. Global Big Day Website - https://ebird.org/globalbigday 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 Learn about

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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)

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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

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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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