Podcast Episodes

TBL Podcast Season 12 Episode 1 - Trevor Hardaker Lists Birds and Lessons

Season 12 Episode 1

Trevor Hardaker joins The Birding Life Podcast for a focused look at his journey and work. He founded Southern African Rare Bird News in 2008 and still sends the daily reports. He chairs BirdLife Sou…

Published on 3 hours ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 10 - Every Bird Counts Atlasing for Fun, Learning, and Conservation

Season 11 Episode 10

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite guests, Pieter Verster, joining us all the way from just outside Kruger National Park. Pieter is not only a passionate birder but a ch…

Published on 4 months ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 9 - Birding Angola: Endemics, Challenges, and Life-List Dreams

Season 11 Episode 9

In today’s episode, I’m joined by expert guide and long-time Birding Ecotours team member Dylan Vasapolli. From remote escarpment forests to sprawling miombo woodlands, Dylan shares what it’s like to…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

YWP Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 - Through the Lens: Mark’s Unique Approach to Wildlife Photography

Season 3 Episode 5

In part two of our conversation, we dive into Mark’s love for wildlife photography, particularly his striking black-and-white fine art style. He shares his creative process, the role of storytelling …

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 8 - Voices from Marion Island Life on One of Earth’s Wildest Places

Season 11 Episode 8

Recorded on board the Flock to Marion Cruise, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with two field researchers, Danielle Keys and Leandri de Beer — women who’ve spent months living and working on…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

YWP Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 - Mark Steinfeld: Into the Wild - A journey to Becoming a Field Guide

Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode, we sit down with Mark to explore his journey from high school to the African bush. He shares what inspired him to pursue a career in guiding, the challenges and rewards of field guid…

Published on 5 months ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 7 - Future Guardians: Young Voices for Marion

Season 11 Episode 7

As with many of this season’s episodes, this one was recorded on the Flock to Marion cruise. So far, we’ve heard from many of the older folk who joined the cruise — but today, it’s all about the yout…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 6 - Wings, Wild Spaces, and the Perfect Shot – Timo Beke’s Story

Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Timo Beke, an incredibly talented wildlife and bird photographer from Belgium.

I first met Timo during the unforgettable Flock to Marion Cruise, w…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

YWP Podcast Season 3 Episode 3 - The Final Flight to 900: A Macaroni Penguin and a Birding Legacy

Season 3 Episode 3

In part two of our conversation with Michael, we explore the final steps of his journey to 900, leading up to the mega sighting that sealed the deal—a Macaroni Penguin at Bloubergstrand! We discuss t…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

TBL Podcast Season 11 Episode 5 - Holly Parsons Finding Healing and Purpose Through Albatrosses

Season 11 Episode 5

In this special episode, recorded onboard the Flock to Marion Cruise, I have the privilege of speaking with Holly Parsons.

Holly is the passionate founder of the Albatross Lovers Facebook group, an ar…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago