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The Birding Life Podcast Network

The Birding Life Podcast Network
Birding
Nature Conservation
Bird Photography
Conservation
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Wildlife Photography
Photography Gear
Field Guides
Personal Growth
Camera Settings
Vultures
Travel Business
Horse Riding
Climate Change
Botha's Lark
South African Culture
Photography Techniques
Faith
Mastery

The Birding Life Podcast Network brings you a mix of shows all about African birding and nature. We're here to connect you with birds, the great outdoors, and the amazing people we meet along the way. Tune in and join us on our adventures!

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In this episode, I chat with Etienne Marais. This is a really special conversation, and one that I think you are going to get a lot of value from.

We recorded this episode in person at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge. Not only did we get to ... more

Join Erin and Paige as they detail there journey through Botswana and Zambia on Josh's wild birding holiday!

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This is Part 2 of my conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.

In the first episode, we explored Cassie’s journey into bird conservation, what shaped his passion for birds, and some of the experie... more

In this episode I bring you the first of a two part conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.

Before we begin, a big thank you to Summerveld Country Lodge for allowing us to record this episode on... more

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Recent Guests

Cassie Carstens
Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa
BirdLife South Africa
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 8 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 1
Brent Coverdale
Conservation scientist from Ismwelu, KZN Wildlife
Ismwelu, KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife
Episode: YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
Nandi Thobela
Empowering People Programme Manager at BirdLife South Africa
BirdLife South Africa
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 5 - Ntsikeni Nature Reserve: Where Conservation Meets Community
Dalu Ngcobo
Local bird guide and resident of Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
BirdLife South Africa
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 5 - Ntsikeni Nature Reserve: Where Conservation Meets Community
Faansie Peacock
One of South Africa's most passionate and prolific birders, authors, artists, and educators
Author and Educator
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 3 - Level Up Your Birding with Faansie Peacock Pt 1
Josua Wenzel
A talented young birder and artist
University of Cape Town
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 2 - Exploring Kenya’s Wild Side: Josua Wenzel’s Birding Diary
Ian Davies
Works at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and is involved in projects around bird conservation and citizen science.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 1 - The Big Year of African Sounds: A Conservation Movement in the Making
Marik Orrin-Kirian
Wildlife enthusiast and snake handler
Episode: YWP Podcast Season 4 Episode 5 - From Panic to Respect - Marik’s Life with Snakes
Jody de Bryn
Experienced birder and member of the team Vat Khe Khe
First Technology
Episode: TBL Podcast Season 12 Episode 9 - Birding Big Day 2025 - Tips, tricks and ticks

Hosts

Adam
Host of The Birding Life Podcast, The Birding Life Podcast Network. Regular voice across episodes discussing birding, conservation, and related technologies.
Joshua Bradley Winter
Co-host for youth-focused birding content and The Birding Life Youth Podcast, often bridging youth birding communities with broader conservation topics.
Gabby Sikora
Host associated with youth wildlife podcast; brings a youth perspective to conservation stories and field experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Look forward to birding SA one day!

    Listen from Australia and love hearing all about your birds and how well connected the birding community is over there. Only just found the podcast so got a lot to listen to! Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenislandwanderer
    Australia4 years ago
  • A fab birding podcast, which presents interviews and special topics from around the world, but with a special focus on South Africa. Learn how to refine your birding techniques, hear trip reports from local birders, interviews with international experts, and discover the wonderful birds found in key African habitats. Always fascinating!

    Podchaser
    5
    Suzy Buttress
    5 years ago
  • Amped my interest

    Really enjoyed most of the episodes so far. They’ve got me really excited to get out Birding once the lockdown is over.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ace Wigs
    South Africa6 years ago
  • Epic!

    Really enjoy this podcast! Thanks Adam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asher Pardey
    South Africa6 years ago
  • Glad to be subscribed to this channel!

    A Birding podcast covering everything about birding and other interests that gravitate and intersect with birding. Great to learn about the people behind the well known names and hear their insights, tips and advice and sharing their vast local and international knowledge. Well done, and keep the podcasts coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Focker555
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the practical, field-based perspectives and authentic storytelling from a community of experienced birders.
Some reviews highlight the show's warm, conversational style and the host's passion for birds and conservation.
The show is praised for its focus on local biodiversity, community involvement, and accessible insights into birding gear, apps, and field techniques.
Guests often bring deep expertise in conservation and citizen science, making episodes informative for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.

Chart Rankings

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#55
Canada/Science/Nature
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#69
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#64
Australia/Science/Nature
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#129
Germany/Science/Nature
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#3
South Africa/Science/Nature
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#25
South Africa/Science

Talking Points

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YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
Q: What is the biggest myth the public believes about conservation?
The belief that conservation is only about charismatic megafauna or protected parks; true conservation is broader, encompassing the biodiversity value chain and private lands, urban ecosystems, and everyday environmental stewardship.
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
Q: From a field perspective, what is the most powerful thing youth can add to conservation right now?
Youth should engage in hands-on fieldwork to understand how species actually live and move, not rely solely on digital tools; this practical experience informs better data interpretation and modeling when they later analyze tracking data.
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
Q: If you had the power, what's one change you'd push through tomorrow?
Brent argues that while current environmental legislation is strong, enforcement must improve, including harsher penalties and consistent application across all species to deter environmental crimes and ensure laws translate into real outcomes.
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 8 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 1
Q: What motivated the shift from guiding into research and academia?
Cassie explains that the move was driven by hands-on learning of bird biology and behavior, the opportunity to work closely with endangered species, and a desire to engage directly with the conservation challenges, which offered a more tangible impact than guiding alone.
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 6 - Southern African Rare Bird Round Up 2025
Q: How do people sign up for the Southern African Rare Birds Report?
They can email Trevor directly, as changes to the signup process are underway.

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1. Cassie Carstens
2. Brent Coverdale
3. Nandi Thobela
4. Dalu Ngcobo
5. Faansie Peacock
6. Josua Wenzel
7. Ian Davies
8. Marik Orrin-Kirian

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