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S6E12 - Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 26, 2024x
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S6E12 - Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 2

Eastern Chipmunk, Scarlet Tanager, and Red-eyed Vireo are featured in the last half of this introductory hike to Hickory Creek. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, e...

S3E8 - Frog, Wind, and Snow
SongscapesMarch 21, 2024x
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S3E8 - Frog, Wind, and Snow

This soundscape features spring peepers, wood frogs, with some cameos from Pine Siskin and Canada Goose, as well as lots of wind and snow. Recorded on March 17, 2024 in Beverly Swamp, Flamborough, Ontario using the Zoom F3 and SO.1 Omni Mics. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 4...

S6E11 - Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 1 (Mystery Species)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 19, 2024x
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S6E11 - Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 1 (Mystery Species)

The Hickory Creek Wilderness Trail is a 21km trail that I won't taking in full this year, but perhaps in a future year. For now, I'm going to peek in a bit, and take a listen. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is...

S6E10 - Nocturnal Birding (Eastern Whip-poor-will)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 12, 2024x
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S6E10 - Nocturnal Birding (Eastern Whip-poor-will)

At the end of the very first episode of this season I mentioned we’ve be coming back to the nocturnal portion of that hike, and here we are! This’ll be less birdsong, more talk and waiting in the quiet, I’m going to talk a bit about the Eastern Whip-poor-will. I’ll make reference to some bat sounds, but I couldn’t quite make them audible in the recording this time around. Stick around to the e...

S6E9 - Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 05, 2024x
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S6E9 - Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 2

The back half of the drive along Hector Falls Forestry Road. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115104445 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding co...

S6E8 - Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 1 (Black-throated Blue Warbler)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastFebruary 27, 2024x
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S6E8 - Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 1 (Black-throated Blue Warbler)

I’ve been driving along the forest road near Hector’s Falls to find some new habitat niches, listening for more songs and sounds. After several hours of hiking, it’s a nice break to cover ground while giving my leg muscles a rest. More about the Black-throated Blue Warbler: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-throated_Blue_Warbler eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during...

S6E7 - The Hike Back, Part 2 (Winter Wren)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastFebruary 20, 2024x
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S6E7 - The Hike Back, Part 2 (Winter Wren)

Conclusion of the Hector Falls hike. More about Winter Wren: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Winter_Wren/overview eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineere...

S3E7 - A July Morning at Hector Falls
SongscapesFebruary 19, 2024x
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S3E7 - A July Morning at Hector Falls

Along the trail to Hector Falls I left a recorder for about half a hour. Red-eyed vireos dominate, with the occasional Black-throated Green Warbler, White-breasted Nuthatch, and a number of other songbird species. Recorded on July 15, 2022 with a Zoom F1 recorder with an XYH-6 microphone at Hector Falls Trail in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, USA. You can listen to more from this l...

S6E6 - The Hike Back, Part 1 (Black-throated Green Warbler)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastFebruary 06, 2024x
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S6E6 - The Hike Back, Part 1 (Black-throated Green Warbler)

I’m beginning my hike back to the main road. One might expect this means we’ll hear the same birds, but that’s not always going to be the case. Some species move around during the day, or might vocalize less or more often, or differently, at different times of the day. We’ve not yet heard everything this trail has to offer today. More about Black-throated Green Warblers: https://www.allabo...

S6E5 - Hector Falls, Part 2 (Blue-headed Vireo)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJanuary 23, 2024x
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S6E5 - Hector Falls, Part 2 (Blue-headed Vireo)

I’ve made it to Hector’s Falls - it’s not a very tall waterfall but it is very compelling to look at. The water flows off of a rectangular-shaped rock face, forming a thin silk-sheet like stream of water. Anywhere there is flowing water, there will be insects, and where there are insects to be fed on, there will be plenty of bird species. More about the Blue-headed Vireo: https://www.allabou...

S6E4 - Hector Falls, Part 1 (Red-eyed Vireo)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJanuary 16, 2024x
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S6E4 - Hector Falls, Part 1 (Red-eyed Vireo)

We’re approaching Hector’s Falls, and the habitat has changed a bit, with a stream alongside a winding single-track trail. More about the Red-eyed Vireo: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-eyed_Vireo/overview eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songb...

S6E3 - A Sore Sounding Song (Scarlet Tanager)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJanuary 09, 2024x
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S6E3 - A Sore Sounding Song (Scarlet Tanager)

As the hike to Hector Falls continues, Scarlet Tanagers and many other songbird species are encountered. More about Scarlet Tanager: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Scarlet_Tanager eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny Nationa...

S6E2 - A Perfect July Morning (Hooded Warbler)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastDecember 19, 2023x
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S6E2 - A Perfect July Morning (Hooded Warbler)

It’s my first morning in Allegheny National Forest and the weather is clear and sunny — a perfect July day for recording birdsong. I’ve parked at the same trailhead for Hector’s Falls as I did the evening before. This time I’m planning to make it all the way to the falls, and perhaps beyond. More about Hooded Warbler: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Warbler You can also listen t...

S6E1 - The Hermits of Allegheny (Hermit Thrush)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastDecember 12, 2023x
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S6E1 - The Hermits of Allegheny (Hermit Thrush)

It’s almost sunset and I’ve driven to the closest trailhead I see on the map near to where I am camping: a trail leading to Hector Falls, in the Tionesta Scenic Area. More about Hermit Thrushes: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/overview You can also listen to my Birdsong Serenades episode about Hermit Thrushes as a subscriber to the Songbirding Studios Patreon, or Apple Podc...

Trailer for Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastNovember 30, 202300:02:002.75 MB

Trailer for Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest

Season 6 of Songbirding is coming soon. We'll be exploring the songbirds of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, USA. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5...

2023-24 Christmas Bird Count Special
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastNovember 14, 202300:32:2744.57 MB

2023-24 Christmas Bird Count Special

The Christmas Bird Count is a census of birds in the western hemisphere that is held between December 14 and January 5 each winter. It was devised originally as an alternative to the 19th century tradition of hunting birds at Christmas, and has evolved to become the longest running citizen science project. There are tens of thousands of participants - seeking out and counting tens of million...

S5E44 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 4 (finale)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 18, 2023x
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S5E44 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 4 (finale)

After two hours along Crane River, the birdsongs are still very intense. In this final episode of the season, we’ll continue to listen to the migrant warblers and other songbird species, one last listen to the birds of Johnston Harbour. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: htt...

S5E43 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 3
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 11, 2023x
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S5E43 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 3

It’s been an hour and a half since I started listening and watching the migrant songbirds along Crane River, and the peak of activity has yet to arrive. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062 Creative Commons music by REW<...

S5E42 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 04, 2023x
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S5E42 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 2

It’s been about an hour and I’m still exploring the short stretch between Crane River and Scuggog Lake — it seems the longer I’m here, the more migrant songbirds arrive. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062 Creative Common...

S5E41 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastAugust 21, 2023x
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S5E41 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 1

It’s early morning on the 19th of May 2023, and while the dawn has brought some songs, it’s a relatively quiet day… so far. But as we follow the Crane River to Scuggog Lake, migrant songbirds begin arriving.. continuously, for hours. In these final episodes of this season of Songbirding, I aim to document the spectacle of this songful migration event. Credits Songbirding was recorded, en...