In this episode, Gabby engages in a lively conversation with John Kinghorn, renowned as one of South Africa's most exceptional youth birders. Discover John's profound passion for birds and birding, which has driven his ambition to forge a career in this field. Tune in as they delve into John's favorite birding spots, exploring the experiences close to his heart and the thrill of adding special bird species to his list. 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.co ..read more

In today's episode, Josh speaks to Freddie Emms - who is all the way in England! Freddie is a member of the RSPB youth council and he played a role in David Attenborough's hit tv series "Wild Isles". Freddie is passionate about spreading awareness about the downfall of the wildlife in the UK. This is truly an episode not 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: Youth Birding Podcast https://www.thebirdinglife.com ..read more

In this episode, I chat with returning guest Marc Cronje. Marc is a well-traveled birder who guides for Nature Travel Birding. As with all of his episodes, once again, he shares some fantastic content. This week, the episode might not focus on birds as much as we usually do, but for anyone looking to travel to Africa, this episode is for you. Marc gives us everything we need to know for traveling to African countries for birding – what to pack, what not to pack, vaccines, preparation, and just everything you will need to ensure you are well-prepared. Visit our online store to get your birding ..read more

This week, I chatted with Sandiswa Kula, a birder, photographer, and captivating storyteller. You might recognize her from the engaging posts she shares on Facebook. In this episode, we delve deeper into the person behind those posts. We explore her upbringing, her journey with nature and birding, and learn about her involvement in the Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project. Join us for a fascinating insight into the life of a truly remarkable individual! Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store Intro and outro music by ..read more

In this week's episode, we chat with Bart Fokkens, the hide manager at the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide. The Mzimkulu Vulture Hide, situated 8 kilometers outside of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg, opened to the public on the 19th of February. The hide forms part of Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project and was built to support endangered vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone. In this episode, we hear all about vultures, the hide, Birdle, and some of Bart’s birding stories. If you want to see the hide and read about our experience in it, check out the blog ..read more

This week, we delve into all things Kruger! Join me as I chat with Duncan McKenzie about the all-new Second Edition of the ‘Roberts Bird Guide – Greater Kruger National Park’ field guide. But we're not just focusing on the guide itself; Duncan shares his firsthand experiences in the park and offers valuable tips on maximizing your birding adventures in Kruger. As South Africans would say, Duncan is a 'lekker oke', making this episode a must-listen. By supporting The Birding Life’s Online Store, you're also supporting our ongoing work. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of the ‘Roberts B ..read more

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 insightful conversation. Visit our online store to get your birding-related merchandise at great prices ..read more

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 species. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode! Visit our online store to get your birding ..read more

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-store Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza Links from show: Westerman's https://westermans.co.za/ Bindo Birding App https://www.bindo ..read more

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 awesome waders from around the world, work being done to conserve them, and we find out about this ..read more