In this episode I chat to well known South African birder, Duncan McKenzie.Amongst the topics we discuss in the show:The Wood Warbler that showed up in Phalaborwa this past week. Duncan also explains what reverse migration is.Duncan's early days of birding and how he discovered a 'brand-new' species.The delicate balance between conservation and development.The African countries that offer the most for birders and a South American country that is fantastic to bird in.The importance of the SABAP2 project and atlasing - including how it provides important data around migration and climate change.How the SABAP2 data is used.And lots more...  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 show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/SABAP2 website https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/

In this episode I chat to well known South African birder, Duncan McKenzie.Amongst the topics we discuss in the show:<ul><li>The Wood Warbler that showed up in Phalaborwa this past week. Duncan also explains what reverse migration is.</li><li>Duncan's early days of birding and how he discovered a 'brand-new' species.</li><li>The delicate balance between conservation and development.</li><li>The African countries that offer the most for birders and a South American country that is fantastic to bird in.</li><li>The importance of the SABAP2 project and atlasing - including how it provides important data around migration and climate change.</li><li>How the SABAP2 data is used.</li><li>And lots more... </li></ul>Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Westerman's <a href="https://valemount.co.za/westermans/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://valemount.co.za/westermans/</a>SABAP2 website <a href="https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/</a>

Season 4 Episode 9 - Duncan McKenzie

In this week's episode we chat to Kayleigh from Bayala Nyala Breeders. She shares what this venue, which is situated in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu Natal, offers birders.I also chat to Robyn Ansell, one of South Africa's best wildlife and bird artists. I find out about what shaped her journey as an artist, learn about her favorite paintings that she has done, and also find out what goes into painting birds.  This show is proudly sponsored by Westerman's - For the love of birds.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 show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/Bayala Nyala Breeders  https://www.thebirdinglife.com/bayala-nyala-breeders

In this week's episode we chat to Kayleigh from Bayala Nyala Breeders. She shares what this venue, which is situated in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu Natal, offers birders.I also chat to Robyn Ansell, one of South Africa's best wildlife and bird artists. I find out about what shaped her journey as an artist, learn about her favorite paintings that she has done, and also find out what goes into painting birds. This show is proudly sponsored by Westerman's - For the love of birds.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Westerman's <a href="https://valemount.co.za/westermans/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://valemount.co.za/westermans/</a>Bayala Nyala Breeders <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/bayala-nyala-breeder" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/bayala-nyala-breeder</a>s

Season 4 Episode 8 - An Artist's View

In this episode we will be talking all about Albatrosses. I chat to Andrea Angel, the Albatross Task Force Manager. We talk about what makes the group family of birds so special – with Andrea sharing some stories of encounters she has had while observing them – and about the work that the Albatross Task Force.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 show:Albatross Task Force - https://www.birdlife.org.za/what-we-do/seabird-conservation/what-we-do/albatross-task-force/Andrea Angel email andrea.angel@birdlife.org.zaCover photo Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross supplied by the Albatross Task Force

In this episode we will be talking all about Albatrosses. I chat to Andrea Angel, the Albatross Task Force Manager. We talk about what makes the group family of birds so special – with Andrea sharing some stories of encounters she has had while observing them – and about the work that the Albatross Task Force.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Albatross Task Force - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/what-we-do/seabird-conservation/what-we-do/albatross-task-force/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/what-we-do/seabird-conservation/what-we-do/albatross-task-force/</a>Andrea Angel email andrea.angel@birdlife.org.zaCover photo Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross supplied by the Albatross Task Force

Season 4 Episode 7 - The Albatross Episode

Due to the fact that we celebrated Youth Day in South Africa on the week that this episode was recorded, this is a Youth Episode of The Birding Life Podcast. Mark will be chatting to some of the Birding Life Ambassadors and their friends. This is a fun episode covering lots of awesome content. 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/tonyofficialza

Due to the fact that we celebrated Youth Day in South Africa on the week that this episode was recorded, this is a Youth Episode of The Birding Life Podcast. Mark will be chatting to some of the Birding Life Ambassadors and their friends. This is a fun episode covering lots of awesome content. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 4 Episode 6 - Youth Day Episode

This week, we celebrate our 100th Episode! Garret Skead interviews the host of The Birding Life Podcast, Adam Cruickshank. Adam shares not only the story of The Birding Life, but also his own personal birding journey. This episode allows you to get to know the man behind the voice.  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 show:Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvzCTqkBDQ

This week, we celebrate our 100th Episode! Garret Skead interviews the host of The Birding Life Podcast, Adam Cruickshank. Adam shares not only the story of The Birding Life, but also his own personal birding journey. This episode allows you to get to know the man behind the voice. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvzCTqkBDQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvzCTqkBDQ</a>

Season 4 Episode 5 - The 100th Episode

What do you know about the Prairie Wetland system? If you are anything like me, you probably don’t know that much about this important ecosystem – and this is what this week’s guests hopes to change through the release of a new film. I chat to Chris Dorsey, the executive director of ‘Wings over Water’ – the stunning 3D IMAX film that celebrates the magic of the Prairie Wetlands. In this episode you will hear not only about this exciting film release, but why protecting this ecosystem isn’t only important for North America, but for all of us that love birds and nature. 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 show:Wings over Water Website https://wingsoverwaterfilm.com/

What do you know about the Prairie Wetland system? If you are anything like me, you probably don’t know that much about this important ecosystem – and this is what this week’s guests hopes to change through the release of a new film. I chat to Chris Dorsey, the executive director of ‘Wings over Water’ – the stunning 3D IMAX film that celebrates the magic of the Prairie Wetlands. In this episode you will hear not only about this exciting film release, but why protecting this ecosystem isn’t only important for North America, but for all of us that love birds and nature. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Wings over Water Website <a href="https://wingsoverwaterfilm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://wingsoverwaterfilm.com/</a>

Season 4 Episode 4 - Wings over Water

In this episode I will be chat to surf writer and broadcaster, Paul Evans, all the way from Southwest France. While he very rarely goes out and sits in a hide to write down the bird species he observes, he describes himself, when he leaves the house, as 'never not birding'. He tell us a little about his journey as a birder, as well why he thinks birding is the perfect side-hobby for surfers. 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 show:Stab Magazine Article https://stabmag.com/features/surfings-dark-secret-birding/BLSA African Bird Fair https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2022/De Zeekoe Guest Farm links:https://www.thebirdinglife.com/dezeekoe-guest-farmhttp://www.dezeekoe.co.za/

In this episode I will be chat to surf writer and broadcaster, Paul Evans, all the way from Southwest France. While he very rarely goes out and sits in a hide to write down the bird species he observes, he describes himself, when he leaves the house, as 'never not birding'. He tell us a little about his journey as a birder, as well why he thinks birding is the perfect side-hobby for surfers. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Stab Magazine Article <a href="https://stabmag.com/features/surfings-dark-secret-birding/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://stabmag.com/features/surfings-dark-secret-birding/</a>BLSA African Bird Fair <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2022/</a>De Zeekoe Guest Farm links:<a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/dezeekoe-guest-farm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/dezeekoe-guest-farm</a><a href="http://www.dezeekoe.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dezeekoe.co.za/</a>

Season 4 Episode 3 - Surfing's Ultimate Companion

In this episode we are chatting all about South Africa’s endemic birds with special guest, Daniel Engelbrecht. We will look at which species are endemic to the region, discuss threats to them, and look at the best places to find them in the country. Daniel’s also gives us his five favorite South African endemic species and get an update on his nemesis bird species.   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 show:Kuilfontein Stable Cottages &amp; The Paddocks  - https://www.thebirdinglife.com/kuilfontein-stable-cottageswww.kuilfontein.co.za

In this episode we are chatting all about South Africa’s endemic birds with special guest, Daniel Engelbrecht. We will look at which species are endemic to the region, discuss threats to them, and look at the best places to find them in the country. Daniel’s also gives us his five favorite South African endemic species and get an update on his nemesis bird species.   Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:Kuilfontein Stable Cottages &amp; The Paddocks - <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/kuilfontein-stable-cottages" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/kuilfontein-stable-cottages</a><a href="www.kuilfontein.co.za" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.kuilfontein.co.za</a>

Season 4 Episode 2 - Endemics Chat with Daniel Engelbrecht

This is our Birding Life Show for season 4, and today I am joined by Calvin Harris and Mark Heystek, who will each be telling us about an app that they have been using when they have been out birding. Calvin will be telling us about eBird and Mark about iNaturalist. These are both free apps that we believe will help you as a birder and enhance your understanding of the natural world around you. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeOrder quality coffee and make you contribution to conservation https://outlierscoffee.co.za/Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:eBird - https://ebird.org/homeiNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/

This is our Birding Life Show for season 4, and today I am joined by Calvin Harris and Mark Heystek, who will each be telling us about an app that they have been using when they have been out birding. Calvin will be telling us about eBird and Mark about iNaturalist. These are both free apps that we believe will help you as a birder and enhance your understanding of the natural world around you. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Order quality coffee and make you contribution to conservation <a href="https://outlierscoffee.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://outlierscoffee.co.za/</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Links from show:eBird - <a href="https://ebird.org/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ebird.org/home</a>iNaturalist -<a href=" https://www.inaturalist.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.inaturalist.org/</a>

Season 4 Episode 1 -TBL Show Season 4

Last week we looked at bird the use of play back in the field – this week we are going to look at the opposite side of the coin and look at the recording of bird calls. We are joined by special guest Rick Nuttall. Rick is an experienced birder that has been recording bird calls for many years – he tells us all about how we can get started with the recording of calls and lets us know how it will add value to our birding.  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/tonyofficialza

Last week we looked at bird the use of play back in the field – this week we are going to look at the opposite side of the coin and look at the recording of bird calls. We are joined by special guest Rick Nuttall. Rick is an experienced birder that has been recording bird calls for many years – he tells us all about how we can get started with the recording of calls and lets us know how it will add value to our birding.  Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 10 - Recording Bird Sounds

The Birding Life podcast is for learning more about birds and the people that follow them. It's for those passionate about conservation and leaving a legacy for the generation to come.

On the week before this episode was released, there was post on a local Facebook group about the use of call-up or play back to lure a an out-of-range Woodland Kingfisher that had shown up at Camdeboo National Park in the Eastern Cape, to come closer. The post caused much debate around the topic – as this topic has done on many other occasions on various online forums. So, I thought it would be a good time to finally tackle the important topics of the use of call back and ethical birding on a podcast episode.I am not going to try to tell you what is best, instead I am going to have a chat with two well-known birders who have slightly different views on the topics – Lynette Rudman and Trevor Hardaker – and then I will let Andrew de Blocq the Avitourism Project Manager from Birdlife South Africa share on their stance on the use of call back, as well as ethical birding. I believe as you listen to the different guests share on these all-important topics – you will be better equipped to make better choices out in the field. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeShow Links:BirdLife South Africa Links:BirdLife South Africa Code of Ethics -  https://www.birdlife.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BirdLife-South-Africa-Birding-Code-of-Ethics-Position-Statement.pdfBirdLife South Africa Listers Club - https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/go-birding-south-africa-listers-club/BirdLife South Africa Listers Club Badges - https://shop.birdlife.org.za/product/south-africa-listers-club/Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

On the week before this episode was released, there was post on a local Facebook group about the use of call-up or play back to lure a an out-of-range Woodland Kingfisher that had shown up at Camdeboo National Park in the Eastern Cape, to come closer. The post caused much debate around the topic – as this topic has done on many other occasions on various online forums. So, I thought it would be a good time to finally tackle the important topics of the use of call back and ethical birding on a podcast episode.I am not going to try to tell you what is best, instead I am going to have a chat with two well-known birders who have slightly different views on the topics – Lynette Rudman and Trevor Hardaker – and then I will let Andrew de Blocq the Avitourism Project Manager from Birdlife South Africa share on their stance on the use of call back, as well as ethical birding. I believe as you listen to the different guests share on these all-important topics – you will be better equipped to make better choices out in the field. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Show Links:BirdLife South Africa Links:BirdLife South Africa Code of Ethics - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BirdLife-South-Africa-Birding-Code-of-Ethics-Position-Statement.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BirdLife-South-Africa-Birding-Code-of-Ethics-Position-Statement.pdf</a>BirdLife South Africa Listers Club - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/go-birding-south-africa-listers-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/go-birding-south-africa-listers-club/</a>BirdLife South Africa Listers Club Badges - <a href="https://shop.birdlife.org.za/product/south-africa-listers-club/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.birdlife.org.za/product/south-africa-listers-club/</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 9 - Play Back and Birding Ethics

This week we will be chatting all about bird photography with sought-after specialist photographic guide, Andrew Aveley. In the episode, Andrew shares about how listeners can improve their bird photography, regardless of the equipment that they have. He also chats about developments in photographic equipment and let’s us know how it helps photographers in the field. We discuss software that is available to developing photos – yes, there is more available than only Lightroom and Photoshop – and some of it is available for free. This episode is packed with lots of fantastic informationVisit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeShow Links:Andrew Aveley Links:Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/AndrewAveleyPhotographyWebsite - https://www.andrewaveley.co.za/Wild Expressions Website - http://wildexpressions.co.zaIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaCover image taken by Andrew Aveley

This week we will be chatting all about bird photography with sought-after specialist photographic guide, Andrew Aveley. In the episode, Andrew shares about how listeners can improve their bird photography, regardless of the equipment that they have. He also chats about developments in photographic equipment and let’s us know how it helps photographers in the field. We discuss software that is available to developing photos – yes, there is more available than only Lightroom and Photoshop – and some of it is available for free. This episode is packed with lots of fantastic informationVisit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Show Links:Andrew Aveley Links:Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AndrewAveleyPhotography" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AndrewAveleyPhotography</a>Website - <a href="https://www.andrewaveley.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.andrewaveley.co.za/</a>Wild Expressions Website - <a href="http://wildexpressions.co.za" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://wildexpressions.co.za</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Cover image taken by Andrew Aveley

Season 3 Episode 8 - Chasing the Light

This week we chat to Steve McKean, who is a part of Conservation Outcomes.  Conservation Outcomes is an NGO that has been established to support land that is being developed and managed for biodiversity conservation outside of state protected areas. They Partner with BirdLife SA in KwaZulu-Natal to conserve the Blue Swallow and its habitat. Steve tells us all about the Blue Swallow and the important work that is been done to conserve it – he also tells us the locations where you can possibly get to see one of these special birds. We encourage our listeners who would like to see Blue Swallow being conserved, to support Birdlife South Africa and the important work that they are doing. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeShow Links:To support Birdlife South Africa's Blue Swallow Conservation Project https://www.birdlife.org.za/blue-swallow-conservation-project/Conservation Outcomes Website - https://www.conservation-outcomes.org/Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaBlue Swallow cover image taken by Richard Flack https://www.theflacks.co.za/

This week we chat to Steve McKean, who is a part of Conservation Outcomes. Conservation Outcomes is an NGO that has been established to support land that is being developed and managed for biodiversity conservation outside of state protected areas. They Partner with BirdLife SA in KwaZulu-Natal to conserve the Blue Swallow and its habitat. Steve tells us all about the Blue Swallow and the important work that is been done to conserve it – he also tells us the locations where you can possibly get to see one of these special birds. We encourage our listeners who would like to see Blue Swallow being conserved, to support Birdlife South Africa and the important work that they are doing. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Show Links:To support Birdlife South Africa's Blue Swallow Conservation Project <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/blue-swallow-conservation-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/blue-swallow-conservation-project/</a>Conservation Outcomes Website - <a href="https://www.conservation-outcomes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.conservation-outcomes.org/</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>Blue Swallow cover image taken by Richard Flack <a href="https://www.theflacks.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theflacks.co.za/</a>

Season 3 Episode 7 - The Blue Swallow Episode

Have you ever wanted to take your birding to a deeper level? Are you feeling sea bird withdrawals after the Flock to Marion Cruise? Well then, this episode is for you, for this episode I am joined by Cape Town birder, Vincent Ward. Vincent was a guide on the Flock to Marion Cruise and is also guide for Cape Town Pelagics. As someone who started his journey as a sea bird scientist, he has a lot of experience with this group of birds. This episode is jam-packed with tips and advice, as well as lots of fascinating information. Oh, and what does it mean to become a ‘petrel head’? Well, you will need to listen to the episode to find out.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeCape Town Pelagic's Links:Website - http://www.capetownpelagics.com/Email - info@capetownpelagics.comIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

Have you ever wanted to take your birding to a deeper level? Are you feeling sea bird withdrawals after the Flock to Marion Cruise? Well then, this episode is for you, for this episode I am joined by Cape Town birder, Vincent Ward. Vincent was a guide on the Flock to Marion Cruise and is also guide for Cape Town Pelagics. As someone who started his journey as a sea bird scientist, he has a lot of experience with this group of birds. This episode is jam-packed with tips and advice, as well as lots of fascinating information. Oh, and what does it mean to become a ‘petrel head’? Well, you will need to listen to the episode to find out.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Cape Town Pelagic's Links:Website - <a href="http://www.capetownpelagics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.capetownpelagics.com/</a>Email - <a href="mailto:info@capetownpelagics.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@capetownpelagics.com</a>Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 6 - Becoming a Petrel Head

This week’s guest is a songwriter, storyteller, nature lover, conservationist, podcaster, and of course a birder – I am pleased to introduce John Edmond. John has recorded four albums titled, ‘Tales of the Birdwatchers’ – on which he shares stories and information about a variety of birds – along with fun songs to help you learn their calls. This is a fun episode where we learn about John and his passion for all things nature and get a taste of songs off the albums.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeTales of the Birdwatchers Box set https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store/Tales-of-the-Birdwatchers-Box-Set-4-CDs-p444058344All songs sung by John Edmond Copyright Roan Antelope Music (used with permission)Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

This week’s guest is a songwriter, storyteller, nature lover, conservationist, podcaster, and of course a birder – I am pleased to introduce John Edmond. John has recorded four albums titled, ‘Tales of the Birdwatchers’ – on which he shares stories and information about a variety of birds – along with fun songs to help you learn their calls. This is a fun episode where we learn about John and his passion for all things nature and get a taste of songs off the albums.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Tales of the Birdwatchers Box set <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store/Tales-of-the-Birdwatchers-Box-Set-4-CDs-p444058344" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store/Tales-of-the-Birdwatchers-Box-Set-4-CDs-p444058344</a>All songs sung by John Edmond Copyright Roan Antelope Music (used with permission)Intro and outro music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 5 - Tales of a Birdwatcher

This episode features 2 guides, a birder, and a bird photographer that were lucky enough to go on the recent Flock to Marion Cruise. They share about their experiences on the cruise, funny moments, behind the scenes stories from the guides, and tips to separate Wandering from Tristan albatross. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeSupport the Mouse Free Marion project - https://mousefreemarion.org/All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

This episode features 2 guides, a birder, and a bird photographer that were lucky enough to go on the recent Flock to Marion Cruise. They share about their experiences on the cruise, funny moments, behind the scenes stories from the guides, and tips to separate Wandering from Tristan albatross. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Links from the EpisodeSupport the Mouse Free Marion project - <a href="https://mousefreemarion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mousefreemarion.org/</a>All music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 4 - Deflocking Marion

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 couple!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeWiddows Family Links:Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150Birdlife South Africa Community Guideshttps://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

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 couple!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Links from the EpisodeWiddows Family Links:Instagram - @our_birding_big_year_2021Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Our-Birding-Big-Year-2021-100876491840150</a>Birdlife South Africa Community Guides<a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/go-birding/community-bird-guides/</a>All music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 3 - The Widdow's Big 5

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 it!  Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeOutliers Coffee Roasters - https://outlierscoffee.co.za/Support Birdlife South Africa - https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

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 it!  Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Links from the EpisodeOutliers Coffee Roasters - <a href="https://outlierscoffee.co.za/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://outlierscoffee.co.za/</a>Support Birdlife South Africa - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/</a>All music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 2 - TBL Southern Ocean Episode

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 https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeFlock to Marion Cruise Links:Website - https://www.birdlife.org.za/flock-to-marion-2022/Email - flock2022@birdlife.org.zaTo book for the cruise - https://www.msccruises.co.za/cruise-deals/south-african-cruisesSupport Birdlife South Africa - https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

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 <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Links from the EpisodeFlock to Marion Cruise Links:Website - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/flock-to-marion-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/flock-to-marion-2022/</a>Email - flock2022@birdlife.org.zaTo book for the cruise - <a href="https://www.msccruises.co.za/cruise-deals/south-african-cruises" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.msccruises.co.za/cruise-deals/south-african-cruises</a>Support Birdlife South Africa - <a href="https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/donate/</a>All music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 3 Episode 1 - In a Flap About Flock

Rob Little

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 https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeLinks from the EpisodeSandfontein Lodge &amp; Nature Reserve  https://cutt.ly/sandfontein-lodge or https://www.sandfontein.com/All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

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 <a href="https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store</a>Links from the Episode<h5>Sandfontein Lodge &amp; Nature Reserve  <a href="https://cutt.ly/sandfontein-lodge" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://cutt.ly/sandfontein-lodge</a> or <a href="https://www.sandfontein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sandfontein.com/</a></h5>All music by Tony ZA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza</a>

Season 2 Episode 10 - Dr Rob Little

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