Podcasts about birding big day

The highlight for many birders every year is BirdLife South Africa's Birding Big Day. On Saturday the 6th of December, birders will be racing across different parts of the country, trying to see as many species as possible in just 24 hours. It's a day that's not only packed with fun and excitement, but also contributes meaningfully to the vital conservation work done by BirdLife South Africa.In this episode, we dive into what Birding Big Day is all about and how you can take part. More importantly, you'll get practical tips and advice on how to maximise your bird count—straight from some of the country's top-performing teams. From planning routes to managing team dynamics and identifying key habitats, we cover everything you need to smash this year's Birding Big Day!First up, I chat with Dr David Ehlers Smith, the Science and Spatial Planning Project Manager from BirdLife South Africa. Then I'm joined by two of South Africa's top birders, Jody de Bryn and Duncan McKenzie, who generously share their insights and experience.RETURN Africa invites birders to join them for Birding Big Day on 6 December 2025, or to book a stay during the wet season when Pafuri's migrants expand the birding list to over 450 species. Rare and special birds can be found in Pafuri's spectacular riverine and fever tree forests, flood pans, river systems, and in the mopane and sandveld habitats that make this region the most diverse and bird-rich corner of the Kruger National Park. RETURN Africa partners with community-led conservation to deliver measurable local benefits. Spaces are limited—visit returnafrica.com and experience Pafuri's birding brilliance.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:Birding Big Day information https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2025/

Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and The Science and Spatial Planning Manager at BirdLife South Africa, Dr David Ehlers Smith on what to expect from the BirdLife South Africa's 40th Birding Big Day will take place on Saturday 7 December 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ken & Charley for their birding big day in Gauteng, South Africa. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true⁠ Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Last week Saturday, Birding Big Day 2022 saw birders from all over South Africa trying to see as many bird species as possible in 24 hours. The team that recorded the most species in the 50 km radius challenge was E-Birders who saw an impressive 336 species! In the 6km radius challenge, Mad Marataba Maccoas recorded an insane 172 species. In this episode I will be chatting to Emma Schonken, who was part of the Green-backed camera operators team, ho took part in the 6km challenge. Emma is a newer birder, so it's great to hear her perspective on the day. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/

In this episode we will be chatting all about Birding Big Day. I had a conversation with Jody de Bruyn who was part of 'Wat-kyk-jy', who were the winners of last year's Birding Big Day. Jody gives lots of tips and advice for those that want to see more birds on the day.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/Birding Big Day https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2022/

Tim Neary, CSI & Nature Conservationist and Organiser of BirdLife South Africa's 38th Birding Big Day, Ernst Retief looks ahead to The BirdLife SA's annual Birding Big Day taking place on December 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will talking all about one of the biggest birding days on the calendar, Birdlife South Africa's Birding Big Day! I will be chatting to two guests in this episode – first I will interview Etienne Marais, who was the leader of the Raiders of the Lost Lark team, which was the first Birding Big Day team to pass the 300-mark barrier for the day. He will give us lots of practical tips on how those participating in the day can see more birds. I will then have a chat with Ernst Retief from Birdlife South Africa, who will tell us all about the day and how to register and participate in the day. To support the work that we do: https://my.captivate.fm/buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLife (buymeacoffee.com/TheBirdingLife) Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store (https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store) Links from the Episode Etienne Marais: Website - https://www.etienne-birding.com/ (https://www.etienne-birding.com/)   Facebook - Etienne Birding Email - etimar70@gmail.com Whatsapp - +27633604916 Birding Big Day: For information or to register - https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2021/ (https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2021/) All music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza (https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza)

Episode 35 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guests Duncan McKenzie and John Kinghorn Duncan and John give us tips and advice on how to see more birds on Birding Big Day To order books at great prices from Wild Books Online Store (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Birding Big Day Links General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/ Registration: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/entry-form/ Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007813943067698 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAErhakjlHU7JVlMi2Q Jonathan Breytenbach's Instagram @j_breyten_photography To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link: https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

Episode 34 of The Birding Life Podcast with special guest Ernst Retief (Birdlife South Africa) Ernst tells all the exciting information and news about Birdlife South Africa's 36th Birding Big Day will take place on Saturday the 28th November 2020 To order books at great prices from Wildbooks (use the code 'Birding' for a 5% discount on your order) bit.ly/blwildbooks Birding Big Day Links General Information: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/ Registration: https://www.birdlife.org.za/support-us/events/birding-big-day-2020/entry-form/ Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007813943067698 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAErhakjlHU7JVlMi2Q To give towards the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project click the following link: https://www.givengain.com/cc/help-hornbills/ Royalty-Free Music sourced from freemusicarchive.org/ Artist Scott Holmes

TBL host Bill Thompson, III, takes us along on the first part of a journey to Uganda in East Africa where he competed in the annual Birding Big Day in Murchison Falls National Park.

TBL host Bill Thompson, III, takes us along on the first part of a journey to Uganda in East Africa where he competed in the annual Birding Big Day in Murchison Falls National Park.

TBL host Bill Thompson, III, takes us along on the first part of a journey to Uganda in East Africa where he competed in the annual Birding Big Day in Murchison Falls National Park.

TBL host Bill Thompson, III, takes us along on the first part of a journey to Uganda in East Africa where he competed in the annual Birding Big Day in Murchison Falls National Park.