The Birding Life Podcast Network

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 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 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: [email protected] African Bird Names Committee email: [email protected] 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

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 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) bit.ly/blwildbooks Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

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 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 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 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 [email protected] 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 of The Birding Life Podcast – What’s in a Name? In this episode we are joined by special guest Sithembiso Blessing Majoka who chats about the controversial name changes to some species in South Africa. To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks 305 Guest House Links: Website - www.305guesthouse.co.za Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/305guesthouse Twitter - https://twitter.com/305GHouse Instagram - https://instagram.com/305guesthouse Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

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 [email protected] 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 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 - [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 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 – [email protected] 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

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 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) bit.ly/blwildbooks 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 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) bit.ly/blwildbooks 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

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) bit.ly/blwildbooks Links from Episode: Ian Rushworth Email address: [email protected] Phumulani Hlongwane Email address: [email protected] Andrew Majembe Email address: [email protected] 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 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 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 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 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: https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 34 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Ernst Retief (Birdlife South Africa) Ernst tells all the exciting information and news about Birdlife South Africa’s 36th Birding Big Day will take place on Saturday the 28th November 2020 To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Birding Big Day Links General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/ Registration: 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 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 33 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest John Kinghorn (Expedition Birding) We chat about a wide range of topics from the use of call back, to young birders in South Africa, bird clubs, hiding bald spots and getting older, and a whole lot more. To order books at great prices from Wild Books (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks John Kinghorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untamedbirding/ Toni Geddes 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 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 32 of The Birding Life Podcast . The Birding Life Show November 2020 – the whole birding life crew sits together and chats about life, birds and whatever else comes up. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks El Palma Guest House Email [email protected] Website http://www.elpalma.co.za/ The Birding Life YouTube Account: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube 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 31 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours). Adam chats about his recent birding adventures, tips to grow as a birder, as well as sharing about Pelagic birding. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures Links https://www.rockjumperbirding.com/ [email protected] The Birding Life YouTube Account: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube 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 30 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Rick Simpson (Wader Quest). Rick and Elis Simpson founded Wader Quest. Rick chats us from Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom about his love for waders and why conserving them is so important. He also shares about Wader Quest and why this important initiative was started. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Links for Wader Quest: www.waderquest.net [email protected] https://twitter.com/waderquest https://www.facebook.com/WaderQuest Birdlasser link for Wader Conservation World Watch 2020 https://www.birdlasser.com/challenges/WCWW7/overview 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 29 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Nick Evans. As we head into snake season in Southern Africa – in this episode we will be chatting about snakes, how to stay safe when birding in areas where snakes are around, and lots of great practical advice for the birder or nature lover. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks: bit.ly/blwildbooks Nick Evans Social Media YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MMINd-jhMFqpurG_UmobA Podcast https://www.ecr.co.za/podcasts/snakerescue/ 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 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. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks: bit.ly/blwildbooks To get in contact with us [email protected] Trevor Hardaker Links You join via this link at http://groups.google.co.za/group/sa-rarebirdnews or send a direct email to [email protected] and you will be added manually. The Birding Life YouTube Account: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube 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 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. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks: bit.ly/blwildbooks The Birding Life YouTube Account: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youtube 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 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 - [email protected] Website - https://www.birdlife.org.za/ Birdlife Port Natal Calendar Orders: Email – [email protected] Wittedrift Birding Festival Information Website – www.wittedriftway.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wittedriftway 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 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. To order books at great prices from Wildbooks: 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/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

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. 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 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: [email protected] 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/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

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: [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] For more information on the African Bird Fair https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/the-african-bird-fair/ Email: [email protected] 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 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: [email protected] 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 www.Quintasol.co.za Email: [email protected] Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 19 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Dr. Lucy Kemp from the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project. Dr. Lucy shares all about these charismatic birds, their conservation status, the Ground Hornbill Project and lots more 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 Mabula Ground Hornbill Project: http://ground-hornbill.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: http://www.lizatlancaster.co.za/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 18 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Daniel Engelbrecht. In this episode we take a virtual trip through the Limpopo, South Africa, to discover its special birding spots. We look at what birds are found in the province, get great practical tips to plan birding trips, and we also discover South Africa’s best pie. To order all the best birding and nature books be sure to head on over to Wild Books - https://bit.ly/blwildbooks 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 regarding the Birdpro South Africa app, please visit their website: http://birdproapp.com/ To get in contact with Daniel email him on [email protected] or message him via his Instagram @danielengelbrecht101 Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 17 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Dominic Rollinson. In this episode, we discuss how to look for sea birds from land. We look at how to see pelagic birds from land, how to identify them, what tools will help you, as well as taking a trip around the Southern African coastline to discover all the best spots to see pelagic birds. Dominic Rollinson was one of the key guys in the development to the new Sasol Birds of Southern Africa book and app, he holds a doctorate in seabird conservation, and works as a guide for Birding Ecotours. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, that is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ To buy the resources mentioned in the episode please click on the following links: Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (5th Edition) - bit.ly/sasolguide Peter Ryan – Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa - bit.ly/peterryanseabird Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 16 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Professor Peter Ryan In today’s show, we get to chat with Professor Peter Ryan. He is one of South Africa’s leading voices in the world of birding, the author of many great bird books, and is the Director of Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology. He will be telling us in-depth all about the Sasol Birds of Southern Africa Field guide 5th edition, he will also share about his birding journey, how his love for birds started and lots more insights both into the world of birds and the ornithology. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ To purchase the resources mentioned in this episode: Sasol Birds of Southern Africa (5th Edition) - https://bit.ly/sasolguide Peter Ryan – Guide to Seabirds of Southern Africa - https://bit.ly/peterryanseabird Mouse Free Marion: https://mousefreemarion.org/

Episode 15 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Calvin Harris to chat about the Roberts Bird Guide Second Edition App. This is the third of a short series where we look at the most popular bird identification apps available on the Southern African market to help listeners decide which of the apps will suit them best. We discuss what the app offers the user. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ To download the Roberts Bird Guide Second Edition App: Apple: https://apple.co/2Wnvu7e Android: https://bit.ly/Robertsandroid Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 14 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Niall Perrins and Dominic Rollinson from the Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa 5th Edition. This is the third of a short series where we look at the most popular bird identification apps available on the Southern African market to help listeners decide which of the apps will suit them best. Niall and Dominic give us an overview of what the app offers. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that help to make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ To download the Sasol eBirds of Southern Africa 5th Edition App: Apple: https://apple.co/38hVLbP Android: https://bit.ly/3eNF22w Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 13 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Andrew de Blocq from Birdlife South Africa. In this episode Andrew the Avitourism Manager at Birdlife South Africa gives us an overview of the many projects he is involved including the community bird guide project. He also chats about how he got into birding and conservation, his favourite birding spots, and how to take selfies with rare birds. We also share some thoughts around how we could see more people from a broader demographic getting involved in birding. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who is one of the sponsors that helps to make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ The Birding Life email address [email protected] Birdlife South Africa website www.birdlife.org.za SASSI App (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) http://wwfsassi.co.za/sassi-app/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 12 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Herman van Den Berg from the BirdPro South Africa App. This is the second of a short series where we look at the most popular bird identification apps available on the Southern African market to help listeners decide which of the apps will suit them best. Herman van Den Berg gives us an overview of what the BirdPro South Africa App offers. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who are one of our sponsors that help make this podcast possible. https://www.birdlasser.com/ Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa App: Website: http://birdproapp.com/ IOS link: https://bit.ly/birdpro Android Link: https://bit.ly/birdproandroid Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 11 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Nick Newman from The Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa. This is the first of a short series where we look at the most popular bird identification apps available on the Southern African market to help listeners decide which of the apps will suit them best. Nick Newman gives us an overview of what the Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa App offers. Be sure to check out Birdlasser, who are one of our sponsors that help make this podcast possible. www.birdlasser.com/ Newman’s Birds of Southern Africa App: Website: www.newmansbirdsapp.com/ IOS link: apple.co/2Z4txwX Android Link: bit.ly/2Z8VDqU Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 10 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Melissa Howes-Whitecross from Birdlife South Africa. In this episode, Melissa-Howes Whitecross takes us on part 2 of a virtual birding trip through Wakkerstroom the much-loved town for birders in Mpumalanga. I also chat to two other guests, Carly Jordaan who was part of the team that developed the Birding Safari Board game and Jason Lee McCall who was the founder of the Garden Game Ranger Challenge Facebook Group Birdlife South Africa Links www.birdlife.org.za [email protected] Bird Safari Links: Website: www.birdsafari.co.za Facebook Page: @birdsafarigame Instagram: @birdsafari_boardgame Email: [email protected] The Garden Game Ranger Challenge Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/219250855821679 Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 9 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Melissa Howes-Whitecross from Birdlife South Africa. In this episode, Melissa-Howes Whitecross takes us on a virtual birding tour through Wakkerstroom the much-loved town in Mpumalanga. She also chats about the importance of grasslands in the region as well as giving some insights into her work as a conservationist at Birdlife South Africa. I also have a chat with Adam Riley the founder and owner of Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures about the amazing birding at Manyoni Private Game Reserve in Zululand. I also touch base with Gunnar Engblom from Peru. Gunnar is a birder, bird tour company owner, and musician, He talks about his company Kolibri Expeditions, some ideas he is exploring regarding bird tours and as well as chatting about his musical side. Birdlife South Africa Links www.birdlife.org.za [email protected] Manyoni Private Game Reserve links: https://www.manyoni.co.za/ Kolibri Expeditions Links: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KolibriExpeditions Birdparty – Guran Guran Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I_yCnvSf4o&t=58s Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 8 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Adam Riley from Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures. In this episode jam-packed with great guests, I chat with Adam Riley founder and owner of Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures about how he started the company, his birding journey, his favorite birding destinations, and a lot more. Adam also takes us on a virtual birding trip through the Karkloof and Howick area in Kwa-Zulu Natal. I also have a chat with the CEO of Birdlife South Africa Mark Anderson about the May/June edition of the African Birding Magazine and Trevor Hardaker about rarities and special birds that were seen around South Africa during the lockdown. Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures Links https://www.rockjumperbirding.com/ [email protected] Birdlife South Africa Links www.birdlife.org.za Trevor Hardaker Links You join via this link at http://groups.google.co.za/group/sa-rarebirdnews or send a direct email to [email protected] and you will be added manually. Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 7 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Henk Nel the CEO of Birdlasser. I also have a short chat with Steve Woodhall about his new book published by Struik Nature Publishing, ‘Butterflies of South Africa – A Field Guide’ The Birding Life Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.official Birdlasser Links: https://www.birdlasser.com/ [email protected] Steve Woodhall Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LepiMAP/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/AfricanLepidoptera/ http://www.lepsocafrica.org/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/book/field-guide-butterflies-south-africa/9781775845874 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za/app/woodhall%E2%80%99s-butterflies-south-africa https://www.facebook.com/ButterflyGear-192705414114556/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 6 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Mark Anderson the CEO of Birdlife South Africa The Birding Life is proudly associated with Birdlife Port Natal, the bird club covering the greater Durban area. The Birding Life Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.official Birdlife Port Natal Links blpn.org [email protected] Birdlife South Africa http://www.birdlife.org.za [email protected] Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes