Rob Porter | Songbirder
I collect hobbies for a hobby! Birding, retro gaming, programming, nature, field recording...Creator of Songbirding podcast. Bird Studies Director at @hamiltonnature.org. Widower and former cancer caregiver. #HamOnthttps://songbirder.social
Appears in 234 Episodes
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, ...
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...
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...
Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 1 (Dark-eyed Junco)
As we ascend one of the trails that follows Deer Lick Run near Sheffield, Hermit Thrushes, Dark-eyed Juncos, Ovenbirds sing their evening songs. Learn more about the D...
Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 2 (Wood Thrush)
As we descend the trails of Deer Lick Run, Hermit Thrush songs give way to their Wood Thrush cousins. Learn more about the Wood Thrush: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/g...
The Edge of Heart's Content, Part 1
Heart's Content Scenic Area is one of the few "old growth" forests in Pennsylvania. Instead of going deep into the old growth though, today I’ll be exploring the picni...
The Edge of Heart's Content, Part 2
In this episode we continue with the exploration of Heart's Content via the interpretive trails along the edge habitat. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorde...
Dawn Hike at Deer Lick Run, Part 1
At sunrise every morning during bird breeding season, habitats everywhere erupt into birdsong. This is referred to as the Dawn Chorus, and depending on where you live,...
Dawn Hike at Deer Lick Run, Part 2 (Magnolia Warbler)
The dawn hike up Deer Lick Run continues, including some morning songs from Magnolia Warblers. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.o...
Dawn Hike at Deer Lick Run, Part 3 (Common Yellowthroat)
The hike continues with Common Yellowthoats, Indigo Buntings, and much more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Re...
Dawn Hike at Deer Lick Run, Part 4
I’m continuing my early morning hike along Deer Lick Run, and am now heading back downstream towards my campsite. It’s been just over an hour since sunrise, and the da...
Dawn Hike at Deer Lick Run, Part 5
As the hike approaches the end, Dark-eyed Juncos, Winter Wren and Magnolia Warblers are encountered while many more newts are found. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny...
The Timberdoodle Flats, Part 1
The Timberdoodle Flats are in the northeast of the ANF, and are a different kind of habitat -- a mix of meadows, forest, and open prairie. Credits Songbirding: The All...
The Timberdoodle Flats, Part 2 (Eastern Towhee)
We continue through the Timberdoodle Flats, and encounter Eastern Towhees, Chestnut-sided Warblers, and more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a S...
Allegheny State Park in July, Part 1
For the next couple episodes, we'll be exploring the New York side of the the forest -- specifically within the bounds of the Allegheny State Park. Credits Songbirding...
Allegheny State Park in July, Part 2
I’m wrapping up my exploration of the Red House Wetlands at Allegheny State Park in New York state. Even though its late in the day for birdsong, there are still a cou...
Special: Summer Solstice in the Beverly Swamp, Part 1
For this special fifth anniversary series we'll be exploring the Beverly Swamp in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada during the summer solstice of 2024.This hike was also vi...
Special: Summer Solstice in the Beverly Swamp, Part 2
For this special fifth anniversary series we'll be exploring the Beverly Swamp in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada during the summer solstice of 2024.This hike was also vi...
Special: Summer Solstice in the Beverly Swamp, Part 3
For this special fifth anniversary series we'll be exploring the Beverly Swamp in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada during the summer solstice of 2024.This hike was also vi...
Special: Return to Otter Lake, Part 1
It’s been five years since I first recorded birdsong at the Otter Lake Side Trail in Cape Chin North on the Bruce Peninsula. In this three part series, we'll return fo...