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Special: Return to Otter Lake, Part 2
We continue the hike by exploring the shore along Otter Lake, including Common Yellowthroats, Swamp Sparrows, Song Sparrows, and more.CreditsSongbirding: Return to Ott...
Special: Return to Otter Lake, Part 3
We conclude the hike, starting with some unhappy blackbirds, and rounding off with Red-eyed Vireos and Black-throated Green Warblers.CreditsSongbirding: Return to Otte...
Songbird Sojourn, Part 1 (Tufted Titmouse)
It's 2023 and I've returned to Allegheny National Forest. For the next few episodes we'll be exploring the Buzzard Swamp, starting with the aptly named Songbird Sojour...
Songbird Sojourn, Part 2 (Ovenbird)
As we continue the Songbird Sojourn Trail, Ovenbirds, Blue-headed Vireos, Red-eyed Vireos and various other species are heard. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny Natio...
Songbird Sojourn, Part 3 (Brown Creeper)
The songs continue along the Songbird Sojourn -- including Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and many more. Credits Songbirding: The All...
Intermezzo (Blackburnian Warbler)
As we take a "lunch" break between the Songbird Sojourn Trail and the Buzzard Swamp, a Gray Catbird, Blackburnian Warbler, and various other birds sing. Credits Songbi...
The Buzzard Swamp, Part 1 (Alder/Willow Flycatcher)
Now we follow an open access road into the Buzzard Swamp proper, encountering many new species, such as Common Yellowthroats, Field Sparrow, House Wren, and various fl...
The Buzzard Swamp, Part 2 (Song Sparrow)
In our concluding hike of this area, the wind picks up but so do the bird songs! Song Sparrow, House Wren, Yellow Warbler, and Common Yellowthroat are just a few speci...
The Beaver Meadows Loop, Part 1
It's a lazy and hazy afternoon, and we're going to hike the Beaver Meadows Loop in Allegheny National Forest. Some species encountered include Common Yellowthroat, Red...
The Beaver Meadows Loop, Part 2
The slow hike concludes as we hear more Red-headed and Blue-headed Vireos, Ovenbirds, and more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Stu...
Migrations: World Migratory Bird Day 2025
Saturday May 10th, 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day.This annual event held every year on the second Saturday in May for the US and Canada, and second Saturday in Octob...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 1
For the next few episodes we’ll be exploring one of my favourite birding hikes yet — the Minister Creek Trail. I came to this trail knowing nearly nothing about it, an...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 2 (Eastern Chipmunk)
When learning birds calls and songs, there are a few non-avian sounds that are useful to know. Sometimes mammals, such the Eastern Chipmunk sound like what you could i...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 3 (Rose-breasted Grosbeak)
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is an iconic songbird species: the male's bright and cheery song, and equality cheery and rosy plumage makes it a highly sought-after backya...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 4 (Canada Warbler)
The Canada Warbler is colourful, energetic little bird found in the understory of northern forests throughout Canada and the northeastern United States. It's sometimes...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 5 (Black-and-white Warbler)
The Black-and-white warbler is striking in both its pattern and behaviour. Its zebra-striped plumage combined with its nuthatch-like behaviour of climbing up tree trun...
Minister Creek Trail, Part 6
After several hours exploring, I’m ready to conclude my hike of the Minister Creek Trail. Even though noon is soon approaching, the bird’s songs are still going strong...
From Dusk... (Barred Owl)
The Barred Owl is one of the larger owls, and has a brown mottled plumage, and big black beady eyes. They are typically found in mature forests near water, and swamps....
...Until Dawn Chorus
This will be my final day of recording for this season of Songbirding, which will be a whirlwind tour of several remote areas of Allegheny National Forest. But first, ...
Logan Falls Trail, Part 1
Deep in the Allegheny National Forest is a trail leading down to Logan Falls. Along the trail we'll be hearing Black-throated Green Warblers, Ovenbirds, Yellow-bellied...
