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| Season 7 Episode 5 - My time in Uganda Part 2: There and Back Again | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:27:22 | |
My full journey in Uganda is explained in this episode. How we started it and how we ended it ; there and back again. If you want to hear about colourful Turacos and flycatchers in the swamps then this is truly not an episode to be missed! Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza Links from show: | |||
| Season 9 Episode 9 - Roger Machin - Birds, Family & Photography | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:54:54 | |
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Roger Machin, the product manager at Canon South Africa. We delve into some of the latest and greatest cameras Canon has to offer, perfect for capturing those elusive birding moments. But our conversation doesn't stop there—we also talk about the art of bird photography, the joy of combining birding with family time, and share a few laughs along the way. It's a laid-back, insightful chat that we think you'll really enjoy. So, whether you're a seasoned birder, a photography enthusiast, or just here for a good conversation, this episode has something for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with Roger! Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza | |||
| Season 1 Episode 2 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari Sensation | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:34:25 | |
Join Gabby as she continues her discussion with Karolina Noree. Karolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography & running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of their comfort zone & explore the wild, wherever they are. This is part of a two-part chat to Karolina about her crazy adventures. If you missed part one, head back to two weeks ago in episode 1 of the new YWP podcast on the Birding Life Pod cast Network. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza | |||
| Episode 62 - Peter Harrison | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:03:22 | |
Episode 62 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Peter Harrison Peter 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 like. To support the work that we do: buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLife 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 order 'Seabirds: The New Identification Guide' -https://www.lynxeds.com/product/seabirds/ Flock to Marion 2020 - https://www.birdlife.org.za/flock-to-marion-2022/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 61 - A Birder's Guide to Kruger | 26 May 2021 | 00:51:14 | |
Episode 61 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Marc Cronje Today’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 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) Relevant Links from Episode Marc Cronje: mark.cronje1991@gmail.com / +27837056436 The Birding Life Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebirdinglife Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 60 - Richard Flack | 19 May 2021 | 00:54:07 | |
Episode 60 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Richard Flack Richard 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/blwildbooks Relevant Links from Episode Richard Flack Links: https://www.theflacks.co.za/ The Birding Life Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebirdinglife Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 59 - Dr Melissa Whitecross (Birdlife SA) | 12 May 2021 | 00:34:13 | |
Episode 59 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Dr Melissa Whitecross Dr 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/blwildbooks Birdlife South Africa Website - https://www.birdlife.org.za/ One on Hely - https://www.thebirdinglife.com/one-on-hely Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 58 - The Birding Life Show May 2021 | 04 May 2021 | 00:37:14 | |
Episode 58 - The Birding Life Show May 2021
In 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 Guides
https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 57 - Jonathan Breytenbach | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:29:45 | |
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) https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/learn-about-birds-lab-conference/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 56 - Global Big Day 2021 | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:29:37 | |
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 Birds (LAB) https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/learn-about-birds-lab-conference/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 55 - A Birder in Zimbabwe | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:31:10 | |
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 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) https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/learn-about-birds-lab-conference/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 54 - Wian van Zyl (SafariWian) | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:44:18 | |
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% discount on your order)
bit.ly/blwildbooks
Relevant Links from Episode
SafariWian - https://safariwian.com
Learn about Birds (LAB) https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/learn-about-birds-lab-conference/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 53 - Callan Cohen | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:52:13 | |
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 Africa website: https://www.birdingafrica.com/
Callan email address: callancohen@gmail.com
African Bird Names Committee email: africanbirdnamescommittee@gmail.com
Birdlife South Africa Birding Big Day: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/
Widdows Family Links:
Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150
Birdlife South Africa Community Guides
https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Season 9 Episode 4 - Peter Ryan: For the Love of Seabirds | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:46:17 | |
In this week’s episode, I chat with Professor Peter Ryan. We discuss the updated 'Guide to the Seabirds of Southern Africa' field guide, Flock to Marion, photographing seabirds, atlassing, and tips on how to improve your own seabird identification skills – including how to differentiate between Wandering and Tristan Albatross! Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza | |||
| Episode 52 - Josep del Hoyo | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:45:14 | |
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 sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 51 - Tristan Spurway | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:33:08 | |
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)
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Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 50 - The Birding Life Show March 2021 | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:57:38 | |
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 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/blwildbooks
Sapphire Coast Tourism Website - https://www.sapphirecoasttourism.co.za/
The Lazy Moose Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Moose-808655992848856
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 49 - LBJs Made Simple | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:45:22 | |
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 Website: https://www.simplybirding.com/
Widdows Family Links:
Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150
Birdlife South Africa Community Guides
https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/
The Lazy Moose Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/The-Lazy-Moose-808655992848856
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 48 - Blue Swallow Conservation | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:37:27 | |
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 donation to Birdlife South Africa's conservation work https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 47 - The Merlin Bird ID App | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:49:31 | |
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 links:
Website www.birdingecotours.com
Email info@birdingecotours.com
Quote “the Birding Life” and you’ll get 5 % off your tour or merchandise order
Drew Weber Links:
Twitter @drewweber @merlinbirdid
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 46 - What's in a Name? | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:27:28 | |
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)
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305 Guest House Links:
Website - www.305guesthouse.co.za
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/305guesthouse
Twitter - https://twitter.com/305GHouse
Instagram - https://instagram.com/305guesthouse
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 45 - The Birding Life Show February 2021 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:29:19 | |
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 order)
bit.ly/blwildbooks
305 Guest House Links:
Website - www.305guesthouse.co.za
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/305guesthouse
Twitter - https://twitter.com/305GHouse
Instagram - https://instagram.com/305guesthouse
You can join the Rare Bird Email via this link at http://groups.google.co.za/group/sa-rarebirdnews or send a direct email to hardaker@mweb.co.za and you will be added manually.
Roselands Nature Reserve
http://www.roselands.co.za/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 44 - Trevor Hardaker | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:43:25 | |
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 (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order)
bit.ly/blwildbooks
Relevant Links from Episode
The Birding Life Website - www.thebirdinglife.com
Trevor Hardaker Links
Contact number - 0827800376
Email address - hardaker@mweb.co.za
You can join the Rare Bird Email via this link at http://groups.google.co.za/group/sa-rarebirdnews or send a direct email to hardaker@mweb.co.za and you will be added manually.
Zest for Birds Website
http://www.zestforbirds.co.za/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 43 - The Bird of the Year 2021 | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:35:14 | |
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 – membership@birdlife.org.za
Conservation Conversations: Dr Krista Oswald - Bird Of The Year 2021: Cape Rockjumper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukxo1nMQWfY&list=PLNC61qX8pr_XIEXy3ceee3p9xK4l3jE18&index=1
Widdows Family Links:
Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150
Birdlife South Africa Community Guides
https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Season 7 Episode 2 - Mark Heystek: Guiding in nature: Embracing hard work and lifelong skills | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
The return of an old friend! Today we welcome back the previous host of the podcast, Mark Heystek! Mark tells us what he has been up to since leaving The Birding Life and we have a laugh about crazy safari guests. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza Links from show: | |||
| Episode 42 - Michael Buckham | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:47:59 | |
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 Birding Links
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbirding/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY02DpoYa_S6EMbPqZiQukQ
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 41 - A Tale of Two Big Years | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:37:15 | |
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 order)
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Relevant Links from Episode
Widdows Family Links:
Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150
Liam Charlton Links:
Instagram - @big_year_on_a_bicycle_2021
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LiamsBigYear
Birdlife South Africa Community Guides
https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 40 - Nathan Swick (American Birding Association) | 29 Dec 2020 | 00:50:26 | |
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 books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order)
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Links from Episode:
ABA's American Birding Podcast https://www.aba.org/podcast/
Read the article ‘Audubon's Bird of Washington: unravelling the fraud that launched The birds of America’: http://bit.ly/AudubonBirdofWashington
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Ep 39 - The Problem with House Crows | 22 Dec 2020 | 01:00:19 | |
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 Andrew Majembe all the way from Tanzania who offers bird tours on the mainland and the islands which make up Zanzibar. Andrew tells us how the spread of House Crows threatens his livelihood as well as the problems they cause for the environment. Join us as we learn about this highly intelligent species and what is being done to 'flatten the curve' of House Crow population growth.
To 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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Links from Episode:
Ian Rushworth
Email address: ian.rushworth@kznwildlife.com
Phumulani Hlongwane
Email address: phumulani.hlongwane@kznwildlife.com
Andrew Majembe
Email address: ndegewadar@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/andrew.majembe.7
WhatsApp +255784490399
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 38 - Joshua Olszewski | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:38:15 | |
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 link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 37 - Duncan Butchart | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:41:13 | |
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 the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 36 - The Birding Life Show December 2020 | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:40:44 | |
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' for a 5% discount on your order)
bit.ly/blwildbooks
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 35 - The Birding Big Day Episode | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:36:12 | |
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: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/entry-form/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007813943067698
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAErhakjlHU7JVlMi2Q
Jonathan Breytenbach’s Instagram @j_breyten_photography
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
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| Episode 34 - Ernst Retief (Birdlife South Africa) | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:40:54 | |
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
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Birding Big Day Links
General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/
Registration: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/entry-form/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007813943067698
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAErhakjlHU7JVlMi2Q
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| Episode 33 - John Kinghorn (Expedition Birding) | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:37:26 | |
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)
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John Kinghorn Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/untamedbirding/
Toni Geddes Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toni.geddes/
Expedition Birding Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/expeditionbirding/
The Birding Life YouTube Account:
https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube
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https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
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| Season 9 Episode 3 - Keith Barnes: Nature, Challenges, and Triumphs Part 2 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:56:46 | |
In this episode, we continue the chat with Keith Barnes, a birder, naturalist, adventurer, and one of the authors of the all-new Helm "Birds of Greater Southern Africa" Field Guide, proudly published by Sunbird Publishers in South Africa. In this episode, we continue to get to know the ‘man-behind-the book’, including his own journey as a father, the legacy he wants to leave, and of course, we hear all about this fantastic new field guide. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza | |||
| Episode 32 - The Birding Life Show November 2020 | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:40:48 | |
Episode 32 of The Birding Life Podcast
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The Birding Life Show November 2020 – the whole birding life crew sits together and chats about life, birds and whatever else comes up.
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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
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| Episode 31 - Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours) | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:35:49 | |
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)
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Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures Links
https://www.rockjumperbirding.com/
info@rockjumper.com
The Birding Life YouTube Account:
https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube
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https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 30 - Rick Simpson (Wader Quest) | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:39:02 | |
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.
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Links for Wader Quest:
www.waderquest.net
waderquest@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/waderquest
https://www.facebook.com/WaderQuest
Birdlasser link for Wader Conservation World Watch 2020
https://www.birdlasser.com/challenges/WCWW7/overview
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| Episode 29 - Nick Evans | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:31:30 | |
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.
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Nick Evans Social Media
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MMINd-jhMFqpurG_UmobA
Podcast https://www.ecr.co.za/podcasts/snakerescue/
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| Episode 28 - The Birding Life Show October 2020 | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:45:20 | |
Episode 28 of The Birding Life Podcast.
This is the October edition of the monthly Birding Life Show where Adam, Tyron, Calvin, and Chris get together and talk about all things birds (and sometimes some other things that have nothing to do with birds, but we love anyway). We chat about everything from our recent birding adventures, the Spring Fling Challenge, Trevor Hardaker smashing records down in the Cape, and lots more.
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bit.ly/blwildbooks
To get in contact with us
info@thebirdinglife.com
Trevor Hardaker Links
You join via this link at http://groups.google.co.za/group/sa-rarebirdnews or send a direct email to hardaker@mweb.co.za and you will be added manually.
The Birding Life YouTube Account:
https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube
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| Episode 27 - James Rawdon | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:28:19 | |
Episode 27 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest James Rawdon.
in this episode, I chat with James Rawdon all about bird ringing or as our overseas listeners call it – bird banding.
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The Birding Life YouTube Account:
https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube
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https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 26 Dr Melissa Howes-Whitecross (Birdlife South Africa) | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:40:19 | |
Episode 26 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Dr. Melissa Howes-Whitecross (Birdlife South Africa).
She tells us all about the recent project that she was involved in which two Southern Banded Snake Eagles were tagged with trackers – she lets us know all about this special species and the conservation challenges around them, how the project was planned and executed – as well as future plans around the project.
To order books at great prices from Wildbooks:
bit.ly/blwildbooks
Birdlife South Africa Information:
To contact Melissa - melissa.whitecross@birdlife.org.za
Website - https://www.birdlife.org.za/
Birdlife Port Natal Calendar Orders:
Email – calendars@blpn.org
Wittedrift Birding Festival Information
Website – www.wittedriftway.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wittedriftway
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https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
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| Episode 25 - Kalin Ocana | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:37:42 | |
Episode 25 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Kalin Ocana.
He tells us all about his birding adventures in Canada – including a story about ice, a bear cave, and frostbite – he also tells us all about his Southern African birding trip from a unique perspective.
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https://bit.ly/blwildbooks
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
To follow Kalin on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/birdz.okanagan/
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| Episode 24 - Sithembiso Blessing Majoka | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:34:39 | |
Episode 24 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Sithembiso Blessing Majoka.
He chats all about his journey from botany to birding, shares how growing up in a rural area shaped him as a birder, reveals some awesome Kwazulu Natal South coast birding spots, and tells some cool stories about birding trips he has been on.
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| Episode 23 - Rassie van der Dussen | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:40:26 | |
Episode 23 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Rassie van der Dussen.
In this episode, we chat with Proteas Cricket Player, Rassie Van Der Dussen. He tells us all about his exciting cricket career, how he stays both physically and mentally prepared - as well as telling us all about his love for birds.
I also chat with Andrew de Bloqc from Birdlife South Africa who gives us all the exciting news about this weekend’s Virtual African Birdfair.
Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible.
https://www.birdlasser.com/
For more information on the Virtual African Bird Fair
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/the-african-bird-fair/
Email: Julie.bayley@birdlife.org.za
To register for the Virtual Birdfair:
http://eventapp.co.za/birdlife/
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Information about African FRDM
https://frdm.co.za/
To order the Mabula Ground Hornbill Limited Edition Cap:
https://frdm.co.za/
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| Season 1 Episode 1 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari Sensation | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:36:57 | |
Karolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography &running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of their comfort zone & explore the wild, wherever they are. Gabby has a chat to Karolina about her crazy adventures. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza | |||
| Episode 22 - Lynette Rudman | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:38:56 | |
Episode 22 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Lynette Rudman.
Lynette shares all about her days of growing up on a farm and how that shaped her love for nature, she takes us on an extensive virtual trip through the Eastern cape and she tells us all about her passion for recording bird calls.
Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible.
https://www.birdlasser.com/
Follow Lynette on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUYxNzLa3eo1GNBJQ7jR3w
For more information on the Virtual African Bird Fair
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/the-african-bird-fair/
Email: Julie.bayley@birdlife.org.za
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 21 - Toni Geddes | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:41:54 | |
Episode 21 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Toni Geddes.
Toni is the co-founder of Expedition Birding.
Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible.
https://www.birdlasser.com/
Expedition Birding
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/expeditionbirding/
Email expeditionbirding@gmail.com
For more information on the African Bird Fair
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/the-african-bird-fair/
Email: Julie.bayley@birdlife.org.za
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes | |||
| Episode 20 - Virtual African Bird Fair | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:35:58 | |
Episode 20 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Julie Bayley from Birdlife South Africa.
Julie tells us all about Birdlife South Africa’s Virtual African Bird Fair
Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible.
https://www.birdlasser.com/
For more information on the African Bird Fair
https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/the-african-bird-fair/
Email: Julie.bayley@birdlife.org.za
To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link:
https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/
Please support our sponsors, Quintasol Accommodation and Birding
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