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The first episode of season 7 for the Birding Life Youth Podcast! Today we say a sad goodbye to an old friend, while saying hello to four new ones. Our new friends just happen to be the future veterinarians of this country, and they currently run the Onderstepoort Bird Club. They inform us about what got them into birding, they share some personal stories from their adventures, and at the end we all have a good laugh about a puff adder!
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Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza
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We kick off the season with an episode on one of South Africa’s most endangered bird species, the Botha’s Lark. I chat with Dr. Hanneline Smit-Robinson and Dr. David Ehlers Smith from BirdLife South Africa to learn more about the species, the challenges it faces, and the conservation efforts underway. This episode is presented in simple language that both birders and non-birders will understand, so please help spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends.
Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza
Links from show:
BirdLife South Africa Photography Competition - https://www.birdlife.org.za/photography-competition-2024/

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.
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Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

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!
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Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza
Links from show:
Youth Birding Podcast https://www.thebirdinglife.com/youth-podcast

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-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/
Nature Travel Birding https://naturetravelbirding.com/

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 Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza
Links from show:
Westerman's https://westermans.co.za/
For more information on the Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project:
http://ground-hornbill.org.za/