Positioned on the edge of a pristine farm dam with a warm cup of coffee in hand, the gentle whistling of an overzealous Olive Thrush pierces the dawn’s repose. A chilling breeze carries a low-lying mist that envelops all in its path, adding a serene mystery to the morning—almost as if nature itself were holding...

BirdLife South Africa’s 2022 Conservation Hero, renowned bird guide David Letsoalo, talks birds, pizzas, perfect tunes and making friends in Manhattan’s Central Park. What got you started in birding? I was born in the area behind Moria, the Zionist Christian Church (ZCC) in Limpopo, but I grew up in Magoebaskloof and went to Appel Farm...