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The Birding Life Podcast Network

The Birding Life Podcast Network
Birding
Conservation
South Africa
Wildlife Photography
Bird Conservation
Nature Conservation
Kruger National Park
Uganda
Birdlife South Africa
Seabirds
Marion Island
Bird Photography
Southern Africa
Biodiversity
Photography
Mouse-Free Marion Project
Ebird
Birding Community
Elaine's Birding
Birdwatching

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 we highlight a birding event that has been growing into something very special, the Bitou Birding Festival in Plettenberg Bay.

The festival runs from 23 to 30 October and brings together great birding, beautiful habitats, conservatio... more

Wildlife photography gives us an incredible opportunity to connect people with the natural world, but where do we draw the line between capturing a moment and interfering with it?

In this special panel discussion, we explore the often complicated su... more

Today's episode is going to be a little bit different. Normally, I have a guest joining me on the podcast, but today I've decided to do something that I've actually been putting off for quite some time, and that is recording a solo episode!

I must a... more

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Juan van den Heever is a wildlife photographer, birder and conservationist who has made quite a name for himself in the world of wildlife photography. Having been named a runner-up in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephan van Wyk
Graphic designer, photographer and organizer of the Bitou Birding Festival
Bitou Birding Festival
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 15 Episode 10 - The Story Behind the Bitou Birding Festival
Stephanie Klarmann
Blood Lions campaigner discussing captive wildlife and the industry behind animal encounters
Blood Lions
Episode: YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 5 - The Shot That Isn’t Worth Taking: Wildlife Photography Ethics
Devon Kerr
Bird researcher whose master's research examines bird behavior under heat and humidity
Episode: YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 5 - The Shot That Isn’t Worth Taking: Wildlife Photography Ethics
Marik Kilian
Reptile-focused wildlife content creator and permitted snake catcher
Episode: YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 5 - The Shot That Isn’t Worth Taking: Wildlife Photography Ethics
Juan van den Heever
Bird photographer and environmental impact assessor
Episode: SnA Youth Birders Podcast - Season 1 Episode 4 - Juan van den Heever - From Photography to Environmental assessments
Barry Forbes
Birding enthusiast and sound recording hobbyist
Independent birder
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 15 Episode 8 - Learning to Listen: How Sound Recording Changes Your Birding
Joshua Winter
Conservation Manager for the Wildlife Group, SA Veterinary Association Young Members; wildlife vet in training
Wildlife Group, SA Veterinary Association, University of Victoria (South Africa)
Episode: YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 4 - From the Field to the Future with Joshua Winter
John Kinghorn
AB Tourism Manager at BirdLife South Africa
BirdLife South Africa
Episode: TBL Podcast - The Big Year of African Sounds: The Story So Far
Matthew Wilkinson
MSc candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Episode: TBL Podcast - Season 15 Episode 6 - Inside the King Shaka Bird Radar Project

Hosts

Gabby Sikora
Co-host and guest-focused interviewer with a deep background in wildlife photography and conservation storytelling.
Adam
Co-host guiding episodes on birding hotspots, field techniques, and conservation topics with industry connections.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 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
    Australia5 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong community feel and clear focus on African birding and conservation topics.
Listeners appreciate the practical field tips and approachable hosts.
The show balances technical depth with accessible storytelling, which helps beginners and veterans alike.
Guests are diverse and bring real-world experience from conservation, photography, and field biology.

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#216
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#200
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#207
Canada/Science/Nature
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#46
Germany/Science/Nature
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#186
Australia/Science/Nature
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#241
France/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 5 - The Shot That Isn’t Worth Taking: Wildlife Photography Ethics
Q: Using recorded bird calls to bring a bird closer is common in birding and photography. From a research perspective, what might we be asking that bird to respond to, and what could that response actually cost it?
Devon Kerr says playback can sound like a territorial rival and cause stress or aggression. Repeated use by different visitors can create cumulative disturbance, so he argues for greater limits, especially for threatened species.
YWP Podcast - Season 7 Episode 5 - The Shot That Isn’t Worth Taking: Wildlife Photography Ethics
Q: Through your work with Blood Lions, you see the industry behind experiences like interacting with and walking with lions. What are visitors often unaware of when they book one of these encounters?
Stephanie Klarmann explains that visitors may not know that cubs can be removed from their mothers, animals may be involved in live trade or killed for body parts, and walking encounters can rely on aversive training methods.
TBL Podcast - Season 15 Episode 10 - The Story Behind the Bitou Birding Festival
Q: What is the easiest way to get information about the festival?
Van Wyk directs listeners to the festival website, which has event information and a link to its WhatsApp group for updates.
TBL Podcast - Season 15 Episode 10 - The Story Behind the Bitou Birding Festival
Q: So what did birds give you in that part of your life? How did they help you navigate that season?
He explains that time in nature helped him manage anxiety and work stress. Listening for birds and focusing on his surroundings gave him a restorative break from other worries.
SnA Youth Birders Podcast - Season 1 Episode 4 - Juan van den Heever - From Photography to Environmental assessments
Q: What tips do you have for me as a young birder? What advice would you give?
Start by studying on your own first—read a bird book after trips, identify what you can, and then verify with more experienced help in groups. Learn distributions and variations before focusing on sounds, and practice identifying birds in your own backyard before expanding to distant locations.

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A vibrant show focused on African birding, nature, and conservation, with episodes ranging from field identification and hotspot guides to technology-driven citizen science and wildlife advocacy. Listeners get practical birding tips, photography insights, and behind-the-scenes conversations with researchers, guides, and conservationists working across Southern Africa. Noteworthy are its hands-on, community-centered stories, youth voices, and a strong emphasis on ethics, mentorship, and cross-border collaboration that helps make nature more accessible and impactful for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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2. The American Birding Podcast
3. Get Birding
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1. Stephan van Wyk
2. Stephanie Klarmann
3. Devon Kerr
4. Marik Kilian
5. Juan van den Heever
6. Barry Forbes
7. Joshua Winter
8. John Kinghorn

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