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Pine Tree Harbour Morning
The first part of a morning hike into the southern half of Pine Tree Point Nature Preserve, opening with a songful White-throated Sparrow. Credits Songbirding was reco...
Kinglet Junction
I’m continuing my hike from Pine Tree Harbour towards the crossroads of trails I’m calling Kinglet Junction. A couple days ago I encountered both species of kinglet, a...
Exploring Pine Tree Point
I’m continuing to explore the trails that extend from the Kinglet Junction, to see what new habitats I might find. We’ll be hearing from American Redstarts, Nashville ...
Return Hike
In this final part of this hike, I’m returning back to the trailhead at Pine Tree Harbour. One might assume that it means we’ll hear the same things, but a Wood Thrush...
A June Morning Hike
It’s my last day at Johnston Harbour for 2022, and I’m doing an early morning hike - despite some overcast weather, the songs are both abundant and diverse. Credits So...
The Quiet Before
It's mid-May of 2023, and I've returned to Johnston Harbour once again. It's even quieter than I expected, though.. at least, for now. Credits Songbirding was recorded...
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...
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 arriv...
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 Songbi...
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 othe...
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 alt...
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. ...
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 fo...
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/guid...
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.a...
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 ...
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 aroun...
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...
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...
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 M...