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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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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?

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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)

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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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Episode 35 - The Birding Big Day Episode

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2020/11/24

Episode 35 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guests Duncan McKenzie and John Kinghorn Duncan and John give us tips and advice on how to see more birds on Birding Big Day 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 Big Day Links General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/ Registration:

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Episode 34 - Ernst Retief (Birdlife South Africa)

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2020/11/17

Episode 34 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Ernst Retief (Birdlife South Africa) Ernst tells all the exciting information and news about Birdlife South Africa’s 36th Birding Big Day will take place on Saturday the 28th November 2020 To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Birding Big Day Links General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/ Registration:

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Episode 33 - John Kinghorn (Expedition Birding)

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/11/10

Episode 33 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest John Kinghorn (Expedition Birding) We chat about a wide range of topics from the use of call back, to young birders in South Africa, bird clubs, hiding bald spots and getting older, and a whole lot more. To order books at great prices from Wild Books (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks John Kinghorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untamedbirding/ Toni Geddes

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Episode 32 - The Birding Life Show November 2020

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/11/03

Episode 32 of The Birding Life Podcast . The Birding Life Show November 2020 – the whole birding life crew sits together and chats about life, birds and whatever else comes up. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks El Palma Guest House Email info@elpalma.co.za Website http://www.elpalma.co.za/ The Birding Life YouTube Account: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill

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Episode 31 - Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours)

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2020/10/27

Episode 31 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours). Adam chats about his recent birding adventures, tips to grow as a birder, as well as sharing about Pelagic birding. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures Links https://www.rockjumperbirding.com/ info@rockjumper.com The Birding Life YouTube

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Episode 30 - Rick Simpson (Wader Quest)

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2020/10/20

Episode 30 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Rick Simpson (Wader Quest). Rick and Elis Simpson founded Wader Quest. Rick chats us from Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom about his love for waders and why conserving them is so important. He also shares about Wader Quest and why this important initiative was started. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Links for Wader

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Episode 29 - Nick Evans

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2020/10/13

Episode 29 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Nick Evans. As we head into snake season in Southern Africa – in this episode we will be chatting about snakes, how to stay safe when birding in areas where snakes are around, and lots of great practical advice for the birder or nature lover. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks: bit.ly/blwildbooks Nick Evans Social Media YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MMINd-jhMFqpurG_UmobA Podcast

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