The Birding Life Youth Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Season 6: Ep 10 | South Africa's Young Photographer of the Year !
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Season 6: Ep 9 | Faith, Evolution and African Countries!
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of Season 6, Josh talks to Zach Simpson! They discuss their upcoming holidays, their dream destinations in Africa and how f...
Season 6: Ep 8 | Wild Roots: Cathan's Life in the Timbavati
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Season 6: Ep 7 | The Story of Nic Ross: From Safari Guide to Veterinary Student
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Season 6: Ep 6 | Exploring Avi-tourism, FGASA and some very Elusive Flufftails
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gabby and John Kinghorn as they delve deeper into the world of birding. From discussing Birding Big Year achievements to the perpetual challenge ...
Season 6: Ep 5 | Chasing Feathers with one of SA's Birding Big Year Big Guns
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabby engages in a lively conversation with John Kinghorn, renowned as one of South Africa's most exceptional youth birders. Discover...
Season 6: Ep 4 | Confronting Fears: Exploring Snakes and Snake Handling
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. W...
Season 6: Ep 3 | David Attenborough, England and the RSPB
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 6: Ep 2 | The World of Cyber Tracking & Man Tracking
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day that you encounter someone so deeply passionate about their work that their enthusiasm becomes contagious. Samantha Patrick, a true...
Season 6: Ep 1 | The Founder and Executive Director of Fledglink
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. K...
Season 5: Ep 10 | Kayleigh Huyseman
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 5: Ep 9 | Hannes Burlin
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 5: Ep 8 | Wade Lee
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 experienc...
Season 5: Ep 7 | Eon Grobler
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 5: Ep 6 | Adarsh Nagda
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bus...
Season 5: Ep 5 | Robyn Phipps
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bi...
Season 5: Ep 4 | Robyn Smith
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being the daughter of 2 Veterinary Doctors, Robyn Smith has had a very 'hands-on' upbringing, often experiencing things that most animal lovers never ...
Season 5: Ep 3 | Shaun Thomas
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 5: Ep 2 | Shane Ngwenya
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 5: Ep 1 | The Onderstepoort Birding Club
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 4: Ep. 7 | Umgede Bird Hide
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 4: Ep. 6 | Antares Bush Camp
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 4: Ep. 5 | Familiar Chat with Henry Malec-Scott
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 4: Ep. 4 | Atlassing and Bird Counts
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 list...
Season 4: Ep. 3 | Gabby Sykora
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 4: Ep. 2 | Joshua Winter
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 intro...
Season 4: Ep 1 | Birding and Guiding...
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sou...
Season 3: Episode 4 | Retro Sunday: A Parent's Perspective
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 3: Episode 3 | Retro Sunday: Keanu Canto
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 atlassi...
Season 3: Episode 2 | The Local Patch June 2022
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Season 3: Episode 1 | Shooting with Cameras - Shooting with Guns
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Syko...
Season 2: Episode 10 | The Familiar Chat with Keanu Canto: All About Aliens
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Season 2: Episode 9 | Karoo Adventures (Part 2)
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 2: Episode 8 | Karoo Adventures (Part 1)
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 2: Episode 7 | A Chit-Chat with: Jonathan, Justin & Tristan (Part 2)
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 - t...
Season 2: Episode 6 | A Chit-Chat with: Jonathan, Justin & Tristan (Part 1)
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 supe...
Season 2: Episode 5 | A Social Media App For Nature Freaks
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 - m...
Season 2: Episode 4 | My Local Patch
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Season 2: Episode 3 | Enviro-issues & Wildlife Rescues (Pt. 2)
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 2: Episode 2 | Enviro-issues & Wildlife Rescues (Pt. 1)
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Season 2: Episode 1 | Forest & Fynbos Adventures
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 1: Episode 50 | Get ready for Birding Big Day (Part 2)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 1: Episode 49 | Get ready for Birding Big Day (Part 1)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Season 1: Episode 48 | Bird Words
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sur...
Season 1: Episode 47 | Bushveld Experiences with Charlotte Nicolson
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 resou...
Season 1: Episode 46 | To be a young naturalist
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sub...
Season 1: Episode 45 | Joshua Winter
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 1: Episode 44 | The Birding Life Youth Show: August 2021 (Part 2)
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Season 1: Episode 43 | The Birding Life Youth Show: August 2021 (Part 1)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Season 1: Episode 42 | Birding with Samuel Liebert
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Season 1: Episode 41 | Birding with Decklan Jordaan & Tristan Naude
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark had a chat with 2 young birders - Decklan Jordaan & Tristan Naude! They share their experience of twitching a GIGA bird, as well a...
Season 1: Episode 40 | A Parent's Perspective
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Mark has 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 wan...
Season 1: Episode 39 | Rodents & Rockjumpers (Part 2)
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is part 2 of Mark's chat with Zach Simpson! In this episode, Mark and Zach continue chatting about their birding experiences, and they discuss wh...
Season 1: Episode 38 | Rodents & Rockjumpers (Part 1)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Mark has a chat to Zach Simpson - they chat about all manner of subjects, from ethical birding to finding special birds! Be su...
Season 1: Episode 37 | Karoo Herping with Berkeley Lumb
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Mark had an opportunity to talk to Berkeley Lumb about herping in the Klein Karoo! We find out why Berkeley loves the creature...
Season 1: Episode 36 | Birding with: Juan Van Den Heever & Jandré Verster
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark had the chance to have a chat with Juan Van Den Heever & Jandré Verster about their experience of twitching the Lesser Whitethroat, plus, th...
Season 1: Episode 35 | Birding Poems
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Heystek, recent winner of the BirdLife South Africa Owlet award and host of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, shares some of his great poems in thi...
Season 1: Episode 34 | Birding in Wilderness National Park
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark chats about some of the great birding he has experienced in Wilderness National Park recently!...
Season 1: Episode 33 | Widdows Family Update
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark caught up with the Widdows Family to find out how their Big Year is going - be sure to listen ...
Season 1: Episode 32 | Eon Grobler
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Mark had the awesome opportunity to speak to Eon Grobler about his photography - be sure to listen ...
Season 1: Episode 31 | The African Crake Twitch
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing better than a thrilling twitch, and Mark has an experience he'd like to share with you! Be sure to listen to this awesome podcast!For ...
Season 1: Episode 30 | Luca Tomlinson & Gabby Sykora
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark had an awesome chat to 2 Young brilliant wildlife photographers - you don't want to miss this podcast!For more resources go on to The Birding Lif...
Season 1: Episode 29 | Global Big Birding Day
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have an epic podcast this week! From rainy weather to wind - be sure to listen to Mark's journey on Global Big Birding Day! For more resources go ...
Season 1: Episode 28 | John Kinghorn (Part 2)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's part 2 of Mark's interview with John Kinghorn! They had a great discussion about birding in Gauteng, and John shares some of the best locations...
Season 1: Episode 27 | John Kinghorn (Part 1)
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Mark interviewed John Kinghorn - they chat about the danger of snares, and a variety of different topics. Be sure to listen to...
Season 1: Episode 26 | iNaturalist Challenge
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Mark has a chat about iNaturalist and some of the challenges that you can take part in - be sure to listen! If you would like ...
Season 1: Episode 25 | Juan van den Heever
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have an awesome guest on this week's podcast! Mark had a chat to Juan van den Heever about his trip to Antarctica and many more amazing stories!For...
Season 1: Episode 24 | Birding in the Garden Route
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Mark talks about some of his favourite birding locations in and around the Garden Route. He also speaks about some of the real...
Season 1: Episode 23 | Josh Kleyn
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Josh had a wonderful chat about some of the recent birding they've done, as well as how they managed to spot a rare bird - be sure to listen ...
Season 1: Episode 22 | Andrew De Blocq (Part 2)
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of Mark's interview with Andrew De Blocq! Mark and Andrew continue chatting about a broad range of subjects in this podcast - from usin...
Season 1: Episode 21 | Andrew De Blocq (Part 1)
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark had the opportunity to interview Andrew De Blocq, and the interview was so good that we had to do more than one part! Mark and Andrew cover a bro...
Season 1: Episode 20 | Tristan Naude
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we have a returning guest - Tristan Naude! Mark catches up with Tristan to find out what he's been up to since the last podcast...
Season 1: Episode 19 | Kalin Ocana (Part 2)
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you listened to last week's podcast, you will remember that Mark had the opportunity to interview Kalin, and the content of their interview was so ...
Season 1: Episode 18 | Kalin Ocana (Part 1)
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark had the opportunity to interview Kalin, and the content of their interview was so great we couldn't give it all in one podcast! Be sure to listen...
Season 1: Episode 17 | Keanu Canto
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to this awesome podcast! Mark had an interview with Keanu about his atlassing during lockdown, about his trip to Kruger National Park, a...
Season 1: Episode 16 | Zach Simpson
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark had an awesome chat with Zach Simpson about his recent birding trips and what it's like to get 500 species in KZN!For more resources go on to The...
Season 1: Episode 15 | Ethan Vleggaar & Connor Munro
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Chris had a chat to 2 young birders this week - Ethan Vleggaar & Connor Munro! Mark chats to Ethan about the many twitches he's been on t...
Season 1: Episode 14 | Joshua Olszewski
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Chris had a chat with Joshua regarding his recent birding trip to Kruger National Park - he tells them about some of the amazing birds he man...
Season 1: Episode 13 | Josh Kleyn
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Chris had the awesome opportunity to chat to Josh Kleyn on this week's podcast! He is a young birder who has helped with Raptor Rehabilitatio...
Season 1: Episode 12 | Mark Heystek
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Chris had a chat with a returning guest on The Birding Life Youth Podcast - Mark Heystek! We had a wonderful chat about what h...
Season 1: Episode 11 | Adam Buckham
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Chris had a chat to the son of Michael Buckham, Adam! They had a cool chat about waders and talked about one of the ways we can make a...
Season 1: Episode 10 | Jonathan Breytenbach
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris had an informative and interesting chat with Jonathan Breytenbach about his journey in birding and how he has grown as a birder due to participa...
Season 1: Episode 9 | Decklan Jordaan
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the first TBL Youth Podcast for 2021, Chris had an awesome chat to Decklan about his love of all creatures - even the ones that most of us shy away...
Season 1: Episode 8 | Jace Stenersen
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris had the immense privilege of having a chat to an amazing young photographer by the name of Jace Stenersen in episode 8 (season 1) of The Birding...
Season 1: Episode 7 | Justin Ponder & Mark Heystek
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have made it to episode 7 and we have 2 for the price of one in this podcast! Chris had a chat to long-time friends Justin Ponder & Mark Heyste...
Season 1: Episode 6 | Zebedee Muller
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All the way from Australia.... It's Zebedee Muller! Chris had a really cool chat with Zebedee about his experiences with birding in America and in Aus...
Season 1: Episode 5 | Tristan Naude
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 of The Birding Life Youth Podcast, Chris had a chat with Tristan Naude about many of his passions, and finds out which bird he believes i...
Season 1: Episode 4 | Fiona Gillogly
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris had the amazing opportunity to have a chat to a young birder from the United States - Fiona Gillogly. She and Chris chat about her many differen...
Season 1: Episode 3 | Joel Radue
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here is our third TBL Youth Podcast! Chris was privileged to have a chat to Joel about many topics - which includes birding in the Western Cape, Atlas...
Season 1: Episode 2 | Zach Simpson
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the second TBL Youth Podcast! We have a chat to Zach about his recent pelagic bird trip, photography tips and many more topics - be sure to lis...
Season 1: Episode 1 | Daniel Engelbrecht
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first Youth Podcast and we are excited to have Daniel Engelbrecht join us! For more resources go on to The Birding Life's website: ht...
The Birding Life Youth Podcast Introduction
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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