# TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 10 - The Warbler Masterclass with Etienne Marais

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Podcast: [The Birding Life Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birding-life-podcast-network-1255801)
Published: 2026-03-23T16:50:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.thebirdinglife.com
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## Resource

In this episode, I chat with Etienne Marais. This is a really special conversation, and one that I think you are going to get a lot of value from. We recorded this episode in person at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge. Not only did we get to sit down for this conversation, but I also had the chance to spend some time birding at the lodge and enjoyed some really special sightings during my stay. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of warblers. This is a group of birds that many birders find challenging, but Etienne breaks it down in a way that is simple, practical, and easy to follow. By the end of this episode, you will have a much better understanding of warblers, and more importantly, you will have the tools to go out and find and identify them for yourself. This episode is an overflow of years spent in the field, and it is a real privilege to learn from someone with this level of experience. 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: Etienne Marais website https://www.etiennebirding.com/ Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge website https://zaagkuilsdrift.co.za/

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