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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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All Episodes

52:48

Season 8 Episode 7 - Deep Dive with Richard Flack...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2024/01/29

Welcome to this week's episode, the first installment of a two-part series featuring South Africa's leading bird photographer, Richard Flack. These episodes go beyond the realm of photographic advice, providing us with a unique glimpse into the life of the man behind the lens.In this initial episode, we delve into the motivations that drive Richard, explore his journey to mastery, and navigate the challenges of handling disappointment and insecurity. There's so much more to uncover in this

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38:15

Season 8 Episode 6 - The Pitta-filled Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2024/01/21

There are two types of birders – those who have seen the African Pitta and those who want to see it! For those who haven’t yet witnessed the 'holy grail of African birding,' prepare for some jealousy during this episode. I will be chatting with people who have been lucky enough to encounter this iconic species. One of my guests is Mackenzie Zirota, based at the African Pitta Camp Masoka in Zimbabwe. Additionally, we'll hear four stories from birders about their experiences spotting this special

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46:50

Season 8 Episode 5 - Bindo Birding App

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2024/01/13

In this, our first episode of 2024, I chatted with the team from the locally developed Bindo Birding App. This app allows you to both record and share your sightings with other birders. We find out all about the story behind the app and why the Bindo team feels that the app will add value to your birding journey.Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA

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43:43

Season 8 Episode 4 - The Wonder of Waders

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/11/02

So, after the excitement of last week’s Rugby World Cup Episode – this week we chat about a group of birds that in South Africa are not quite as colourful as the green and gold birds we spoke about last week. But still, this is a group of birds that many birders love and often produces some amazing twitches in our region – you might have guessed it, but we are chatting about waders. I have a chat to Rick Simpson all the way from the UK, who is one of the co-founders of Wader Quest. We chat about

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54:27

Season 8 Episode 3 - The Bird World Cup

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/10/27

There is one thing that is on the lips of almost every single South African right now – the Rugby World Cup Final 2023! We go up against one of our old rivals New Zealand, or as their rugby team is more commonly known – the All Blacks. So we decided to have our own little World Cup final on The Birding Life Podcast. We got a South African birder to choose their favourite five green and gold South Africa birds, and we got a New Zealand birder to choose their favourite all black New Zealand birds. We

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29:33

Season 8 Episode 2 - The Aces Project

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/10/24

In this week’s episode I chat to Sage Naidoo, a master’s student in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences with the University of the Witwatersrand. He tells us all about Avian Cultural Ecosystems Project or the ACES Project, which seeks to explore the cultural values of birds in South Africa. We hear all about what the project involves and how you can get involved in it. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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53:43

Season 8 Episode 1 - Penguins, Apps and a bit of...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/09/25

A bird app that will help you not only connect with birds but also other birders, a challenge that celebrates Heritage Month in South Africa, and an opportunity to conserve an iconic Southern African species – all this and more in this week’s episode of The Birding Life Podcast. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from the show:SANCCOB

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45:12

Season 7 Episode 10 - Zululand to Ecuador - An Epic...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/08/09

In this, the last episode of season 7, I have a chat with Wade Lee, a birder who calls Manyoni Private Game Reserve his home. He tells us more about the reserve and how it was growing up in such a stunning piece of Africa. We also have a chat about reserves and the importance of avi-tourism, the controversial Tzaneen Waterhen, as well as finding out about Wade’s time in Ecuador.Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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47:33

Season 7 Episode 9 - Faansies Bird Book 2

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/08/02

This week I chat with much-loved bird author Faansie Peacock about his new book, Faansie’s Bird Book 2. We find out all about this book and why it should be on everyone’s shelf, birding with kids, Faansie playing in a rock band, his least favourite bird, and we also get an update on the Firefinch app. If you have listened to the previous episodes with Faansie, you that this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Faansie’s Bird Book 2 is available at most local book retailers, including our own online

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57:00

Season 7 Episode 8 - The Lekker Camera Episode

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/25

This week’s guest is Roger Machin, the product marketing manager at Canon South Africa. This is a fun, relaxed chat about bird photography – the highs, the lows, and the equipment that makes it a lot more enjoyable. We chat about cameras, lenses, editing software, and photographers that make us green with envy, and we settle the raw vs jpg debate. This is a ‘lekker episode’. Oh, and in case you are wondering, this episode isn’t sponsored by Canon, so no matter what brand you use, you are going to

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29:48

Season 7 Episode 7 - The Fairest Bird Show of All

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/17

This week Saturday is a day that lots of South African birders look forward to – the annual BirdLife South Africa 'African Bird Fair'.I find out all about what you can expect at this year’s Bird Fair from Andrew Wassung, BirdLife South Africa’s Communications Manager. He tells us what workshops, walks, and talks you can expect at this year's Bird Fair. All the links for the event can be found in the notes of the show. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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51:31

Season 7 Episode 6 - The Buffalo, the Oxpecker, and 5...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/12

Just imagine you post one of your photos on Facebook, and a few days later you look at that post, and it has more than 5 million views! We shared a photo from this week’s guest on Facebook and Instagram – and it went viral – just over 5.3 million views! So today I chat with the photographer behind the photo – Clint Ralph. He tells us all about the photo and some of the other photos that he has taken. This is a fantastic insight into the journey of one of the countries, if not one of the world’s,

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53:01

Season 7 Episode 5 - The Ultimate Guide to Birding...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/07/04

This episode is the ultimate guide to birding in Northern Kruger! I chat with one of the best Kruger bird guides, Marc Cronje from Nature Travel Birding. We find out all about where to find all the sought-after species in this section of the park, including routes to travel, camps to stay at, where to get food, and even some hints on the SANPARKS rangers to do game drives with. This episode has everything you need to plan your next Kruger escape and add lots of birds to your life list. Visit our

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44:40

Season 7 Episode 4 - The Return of Joshua Olszewski

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/27

In this episode, I chat with one of the best birders that I know, Joshua Olszewski. In a previous episode, Joshua smashed a scientific bird name challenge, in this episode I challenge him with a bird information challenge – so let’s see how he does. We also hear about his guiding experiences and a recent trip to Israel. As always with Joshua, we tap into his encyclopedic knowledge of birds and intricate ID features. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices

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40:42

Season 7 Episode 3 - Pittas, Cobras, and other...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/12

In this week’s episode, I chat with Zimbabwe birder Jean-Michael Blake, who recently saw his 700 species for the region. We chat about his birding journey, guiding guests, snakes, and Zimbabwe birding, and get some tips on how to see the sought-after African Pitta.Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from the show:Westerman's

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47:35

Season 7 Episode 2 - An Insiders Guide to Birding St...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/06/05

This week we explore the magical birding that the beautiful Zululand town St. Lucia offers. We get all the inside information from an experienced guide, Ian Ferreira, who runs St Lucia Birding Tours. This is the perfect episode to help you find all the specials that the area has to offer. If you want to book a bird guide for St Lucia, be sure to send Ian a message – all the links are in the notes to the show. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices

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46:51

Season 7 Episode 1 - Birds, Splashy, and a Life...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/04/24

This week’s guest is one of the coolest people that I have had the opportunity to meet. I am pleased to welcome Bart Fokkens to the show. In this episode we chat about music, Splashy Fen, and of course birds. Bart is a fantastic storyteller who will draw you in with his warm personality!In this episode Bart talks about a trip that he did for Namibia last year. After hearing about this amazing birding destination, I am sure you will want to plan a trip the country. If you are looking for the best

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45:39

Season 6 Episode 5 - Keanu Canto - The Local Patch

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/02/19

In this episode I chat to return guest, Keanu Canto. Keanu tells us all how he keeps his passion for his local patch strong, he creates both a Tinder profile and a car music playlist, and as with his last episode, gives lots of practical advice to help birders improve their field skills.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from

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31:39

Season 6 Episode 4 - Tristan Naude

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2023/01/28

Narina Trogan, Eastern Nicator, Spotted-Ground Thrush, African Broadbill, and Wood Owl are just a few of the special species that can be found in and around the small Zululand town of Eshowe. Tristan Naude is a young birder whose love for birds started many years before he called this magical town home. In this episode, we will not only hear all about birding in and around Eshowe, but we will also discover what makes Tristan tick! We will hear about his bogey bird, his favourite birding books, and

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38:26

Season 6 Episode 3 - Leopards, Cuckoos, and Camera...

The Birding Life Podcast Network ·

2022/12/11

Last week Saturday, Birding Big Day 2022 saw birders from all over South Africa trying to see as many bird species as possible in 24 hours. The team that recorded the most species in the 50 km radius challenge was E-Birders who saw an impressive 336 species! In the 6km radius challenge, Mad Marataba Maccoas recorded an insane 172 species. In this episode I will be chatting to Emma Schonken, who was part of the Green-backed camera operators team, ho took part in the 6km challenge. Emma is a newer

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