In today's episode Josh has a chat with the Youth Photographer of the Year - Jaime Freeman! Jaime tells us about the troubles that occurred with his winning image and he illustrates some of his favourite birding spots in the country! And if anyone is still looking for a cabin for Flock to Marion, Jaime has a space available!…

In the penultimate episode of Season 6, Josh talks to Zach Simpson! They discuss their upcoming holidays, their dream destinations in Africa and how faith is intertwined with their birding. This is an incredibly wholesome episode and certainly not one to be missed!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

While growing up in the bush presents its own set of challenges, it also provides a rich tapestry of experiences that can shape a person's character and worldview in meaningful ways. Life in the bush often involves a close connection with nature and a strong sense of community. In this episode, Gabby chats to Cathan Moore, who has had the privilege…

In this episode Josh chats to one of his class mates, Nic Human! Nic illustrates stories from his time guiding at Madikwe Safari Lodge and explains his decision to leave the guiding world to pursue a degree in veterinary science - the hardest, and most prestigious degree to get into. Nic's incredible storytelling and journey through life make this …

Join Gabby and John Kinghorn as they delve deeper into the world of birding. From discussing Birding Big Year achievements to the perpetual challenge of spotting Flufftails, their conversation remains captivating. John shares valuable insights into obtaining the FGASA qualification and offers invaluable advice to those considering a career in the A…

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…

Many people share a common fear of snakes, and in this episode, Gabby courageously faces her own fears while chatting with the fearless Leo Du Toit. When he's not busy in the real estate industry, Leo is out chasing and safely relocating snakes that have found their way into people's homes and businesses. Join us in this 'Special Serpent Showstoppe…

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!…

It's not every day that you encounter someone so deeply passionate about their work that their enthusiasm becomes contagious. Samantha Patrick, a true legend in the field of cyber tracking, shares her remarkable journey in becoming the youngest female to attain evaluator status in this profession. Join Gabby in her first episode of this season, as …

Welcome to season 6! In the first episode of this season Josh has a conversation with the founder and executive director of Fledglink - Katie Chang. Katie tells us where the idea for Fledglink originated, how Pokemon Go has inspired birders and she provides a perspective on the recent news that multiple bird names will changed. This is truly not an…

In this final episode of Season 5, Gabby chats to Kayleigh. Author of the wonderful children's books Wild Kids Books SA, Mom of three incredible bush children, all making waves in conservation in South Africa, meaning there is never a dull moment in Kayleigh's life. She tells us all about the various book series' she's currently writing and shares …

In today's episode Josh has a chat with Hannes Burlin! Hannes is from Stockholm, Sweden. Hannes describes his adventures around Sweden and informs us as to what wildlife one can expect to see in Sweden. Josh and Hannes also have a chuckle as to how they won the same photography awards. The episode ends with a strange story about a Beluga and a desc…

The larger than life Wade Lee touches base with Gabby while back in South Africa, after a very successful trip to Ecuador. Wade tells of his experiences in places like the Amazon and gives us a bit of insight on his future with Rockjumper Birding Tours. Join Gabby for this entertaining chat with Wade about birds, birds, birds...…

In this episode Josh has a chat with Eon Grobler! Eon discusses the many great birding sites around Cape Town and he provides an insight into what he hopes the future holds for himself. All around it is a very wholesome and enjoyable podcast to listen to!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

This incredible young man is making waves in Conservation in Southern Africa. Gabby catches up with Adarsh Nagda during his off time from his very busy schedule. If Adarsh is not busy with school, he is onset presenting for Nat Geo and Disney's show, Team Sayari in the heart of Kenya. With places like Nairobi National Park, Masai Mara and many othe…

In this episode Josh has a conversation with Robyn Phipps! Robyn has been to the country with the most species of birds - Colombia! She details her birding experiences around Bogota and the Amazon. This is truly not an episode to be missed!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

Being the daughter of 2 Veterinary Doctors, Robyn Smith has had a very 'hands-on' upbringing, often experiencing things that most animal lovers never will in their lives. Gabby and Robyn chat about life in the operating theatres and how this has shaped the future for Robyn within nature and conservation. Featuring a special tale of mosquitos and fr…

Today we have a chat to Shaun Thomas who is a fantastic swimmer and a really good birder! He tells us how he got into birding, he details some of his birding stories and he explains how he got over 300 species during the 2022 Birding Big Day! This is truly not an episode to be missed!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

In this podcast Gabby has a chat to Shane Ngwenya who is not only passionate about snakes and other reptiles but also works hard to educate those from his native community who have a very real fear for them. Shane works tirelessly to dispel the myths and misconceptions that plague the rural communities and the African culture in general. A great ch…

The first episode of season 5! 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 …

Continuing with stories from Antares Bush Camp, Cary and Savanna join in this time to share more about the adventures they had with Gabby and Luca on their recent trip at the camp and about some thrilling experiences they've had, having grown up in the South Africa's bushveld!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

Gabby & Luca from the Young Wildlife Photographers of SA talk to the OWNER of Antares Bush Camp in the Greater Kruger Park... They chat about the camp itself, sharing the adventures they had their recently and what there was to see upon their visit!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

Josh interviews the America Birding Association Young birder-of-the-year award recipient. Hear what his passions as a young birder are as he and Josh have a lekker chat all things birding!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

In this episode we hear from Justin Ponder about some citizen-scientist projects he takes part in and some birding adventures to the Cape. Take a listen to find out about the yearly "Coordinated Avifaunal Roadcount" and South African Bird Atlas Project that are here for birders to take part in!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

Our newest addition to The Birding Life team! Gabby tells us about her love for the bushveld, birds and how the YWP community has grown over the years. Take a listen to hear more about the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

Our new co-host! A dude who swims with penguins, but is a boy of the bushveld... Joshua Winter joins me to talk about his birding journey and to introduce himself as the new member of the Birding Life Youth team!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

TBL Youth is back! In this first ep. of our new season Mark shares some upcoming changes to the youth podcast and information on nature guiding in South Africa and what it has been like taking on this courier as a young nature lover! Tune in next week to meet the next podcast host...!Oleh The Birding Life Youth

On this week's podcast, we have a throwback to when Mark had a chat with his father to hear what it's like to have a son who is an avid birder - it's a great chat that you'll want to listen to again! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bir…

This week we have a look back at one of Mark's first podcasts with The Birding Life Youth Podcast - Mark had an interview with Keanu about his atlassing during lockdown, about his trip to Kruger National Park, and many more stories! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Faceb…

In the second episode of season 3 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark gives an update on his local patch, and just what he has been up to since his last update - be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - …

We're back! In the first episode of season 3 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark has a chat with returning guests, Luca Tomlinson & Gabby Sykora! They talk about what they have been up to since their last appearance on the show, and they also talk about the impact of hunting in South Africa - be sure to listen to this podcast! For more resource…

In the final episode of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark has a "familiar" chat with a returning guest, Keanu Canto! They talk about some of the work Keanu has done with ringing Parakeets, as well as what impact invasive bird species have on our environment - be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: …

In episode 9 of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark continues his chat with Ethan Day about his experiences in the Karoo, and much, much more! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

In episode 8 of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark with Ethan Day about his favorite Game Reserves, amazing sightings of Lions and about how much of a gem Mountain Zebra National Park is - be sure to listen to this episode! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - …

In episode 7 of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark continues his "Chit-Chat" with Jonathan, Justin, and Tristan about various topics - this is a great episode, so be sure to give it a listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

In episode 6 of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark, Jonathan, Justin, and Tristan have a 'chit-chat' about various topics - this is super informative, so be sure to give it a listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdin…

In episode 5 of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark has a chat to Justin, Jonathan and Tristan about their obsession with iNaturalist - make sure you give it a listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - Twit…

This is the fourth episode of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, and on this podcast Mark has a chat about his local patch, and he talks about some of the many adventures he's had recently! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bird…

In the third episode of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark continues his chat with Shane - they chat about the fear that people have of snakes... You don't want to miss out on what they have to say! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.fac…

This is second episode of season 2 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast! In this week's podcast, Mark has a chat to a special returning guest about his experience of staying in a game park for a whole month - be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: htt…

The Birding Life Youth Podcast is back for Season 2! In our first episode, Mark has a chat to Decklan Jordaan about his experiences with Fynbos. They also have a very interesting chat about the last elephant in Knysna - be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: -…

On the last episode of Season 1 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, we continue with the brilliant interview Mark had with the Ndebele Nightjars about their 2020 Birding Big Day, and what they think are essentials on Birding Big Day! Don't miss it! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social…

This is the second to last episode of Season 1 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, and this is the first part of a brilliant interview Mark had with the Ndebele Nightjars about their 2020 Birding Big Day! Don't miss it! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://w…

On this week's podcast, Mark teaches us the important bird words that every birder should know! Do you know your LBG from your Pelagic? If not, be sure to listen to this podcast! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - Twitte…

On this week's podcast, Mark had a chat to Charlotte Nicolson about some of her favorite experiences in the bushveld! Be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/birding_life - Inst…

Mark had an awesome guest on this week's show - he had a chat to a young naturalist about his moment of fame on national TV, as well as many other subjects! Be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdinglife.... - Twitter: …

Mark had the opportunity to interview a young birder called Joshua Winter this week! They had a chat about how Joshua got into birding, his favourite birding spots, and many other topics - be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook…

This week we get to hear the rest of The Birding Life Youth Show with Mark, Zach and Tristan! They continue talking about the rare birds that have shown up recently, and they chat about the effects that invasive species have on our birds. Be sure to listen! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us…

On the first official Birding Life Youth Show, Mark, Zach and Tristan have a chat about various topics, including some of the special pelagic species seen recently, and how the cold weather could possibly bring in some really awesome birds! All this and more in this week's podcast! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://the…

We have a young birder on this week's podcast - Samuel Liebert! He has lived in Hungary, Malta and he currently resides in Mozambique - him and Mark chat about the different experiences he's had with birding in these different countries! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: https://thebirdinglife.com Follow us on social media: - …