Season 5

S5E1 - Solstice in the Quietude, Part 1

S5E1 - Solstice in the Quietude, Part 1

It's late afternoon during the summer solstice of 2021, a time of the day when the birds are singing at a slower, more relaxed pace in the quiet soundscape of the Bruce Peninsula National Park in Ontario, Canada. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbon...

S5E2 - Solstice in the Quietude, Part 2

S5E2 - Solstice in the Quietude, Part 2

At the end of the day, we listen to the last songs of the summer solstice of 2021 in Johnston Harbour, Ontario. Additional recommended listening: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/songscapes-835352/episodes/whip-poor-will-39174454 Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https:...

S5E3 - The Wind & the Warblers

S5E3 - The Wind & the Warblers

It’s one day later, and after a big wind storm in the morning, I’m out visiting a rarely visited nature sanctuary adjacent to the National Park. We’ll be listening to the Blackburnian Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, and these Blue-headed Vireos. Additional recommended listening: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/songbirding-915659/episodes/robertson-tract-96082634 Credits Songbirding was recor...

S5E4 - Red-eyed Vireo Chorus

S5E4 - Red-eyed Vireo Chorus

Early morning in my campsite, I hit record as the birds wake (me) up. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upg...

S5E5 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 1

S5E5 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 1

The lands surrounding Johnson Harbour are primarily alvar: rocky ground, with very little soil. Many sections contain a lot of Jack Pine as well, making this a new habitat type to explore. 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/534406...

S5E6 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 2

S5E6 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 2

As we continue through the Jack Pine alvar, Swainson's Thrush present us with their spiralling, flute-like tones. 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 was provided by Scott Buckley: https://www.scott...

S5E7 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 3

S5E7 - Jack Pine Alvar, Part 3

On the return hike, we encounter both Winter Wren and Nashville Warblers. Youtube Video of the Nashville Warbler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOct1CSwbk 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 wa...

S5E8 - Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastAugust 15, 2022x
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00:19:5527.37 MB

S5E8 - Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #1

In this season of Songbirding, we’ve heard a number of species, some multiple times. Long ago I did some end-of-season birdsong identification quizzes, and I wanted to do that again, but in a smaller scale. In this episode you’ll hear a few minutes recordings of a prominent species — sometimes two — followed by an identification of the species, before the next recording plays. These are all ...

S5E9 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 1

S5E9 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 1

It’s a warm afternoon in early summer, and I’ve returned to the north end of the Pine Tree Point reserve. My plan is to hike in as far as I feel comfortable with, to get to know what habitats can be found along the main trail. Credits This episode was sponsored by "Ontario Wildlife Photography", by Noah Cole, which can be found at Indigo-Chapters, Amazon and retail to brick and mortar book...

S5E10 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 2

S5E10 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 2

I’m continuing my hike along the main trail in the north section of Pine Tree Point, and retrieving some of my bioacoustic equipment along the way. The weather remains calm, warn and sunny, making it a great opportunity to record singing warblers. Credits This episode was sponsored by "Ontario Wildlife Photography", by Noah Cole, which can be found at Indigo-Chapters, Amazon and retail to ...

S5E11 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 3

S5E11 - Pine Tree Point North, Part 3

I’ve reached about as far as I’d like to travel today at Pine Tree Point, so I’m stopping and listening to Swainson’s Thrushes, Myrtle Warblers, and other songs around me, before turning around and returning to the trailhead. Credits This episode was sponsored by "Ontario Wildlife Photography", by Noah Cole, which can be found at Indigo-Chapters, Amazon and retail to brick and mortar booksto...

S5E12 - Scugog Lake

S5E12 - Scugog Lake

It’s the last night before I leave, and I’m hiking along Scuggog Lake near Johnston Harbour to retrieve my bioacoustic recorders. I’ve come across a flock of cackling Red-breasted Mergansers, but at the time I wasn’t sure of the identity of the species by the sound alone. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackbur...

S5E13 - Two Short Hikes

S5E13 - Two Short Hikes

It’s the last evening before I head back home, and I won’t be back again until late August. After this evening with the Brown Creepers, I’ll have another hike in the morning at a new location, as I’ve noticed there was a trailhead I had missed on the main road I’d like to scout out for next year’s return trip. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter...

S5E14 - Moulting & Migration Season

S5E14 - Moulting & Migration Season

It’s late August of 2021 and I’ve returned to Johnston Harbour to explore a bit more. This time of year will be much quieter, as the birds are focused on moulting their feathers, and migrating south. 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/pr...

S5E15 - Birds of the Night

S5E15 - Birds of the Night

It's May of 2022 and I'm back in Johnston Harbour, but I’ve arrived a bit late to record birds during the day, making this the perfect opportunity to focus on recording birds of the night. 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/534406...

S5E16 - A May Morning Hike, Part 1

S5E16 - A May Morning Hike, Part 1

It's mid-May and I've returned to Johnston Harbour, at the old hunting camp. For the next 4 episodes we'll be exploring this peaceful natural space, listening for warblers, thrushes, and many more songbird species. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carb...

S5E17 - A May Morning Hike, Part 2

S5E17 - A May Morning Hike, Part 2

Continuing through the Bruce Peninsula National Park in an old hunt camp section, many Black-and-white Warblers are encountered. 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<<. This podcast is...

S5E18 - A May Morning Hike, Part 3

S5E18 - A May Morning Hike, Part 3

In this third part of my May Morning hike, we’ll be focused on a Hermit Thrush and a Myrtle Warbler. 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<<. This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try P...

S5E19 - A May Morning Hike, Part 4

S5E19 - A May Morning Hike, Part 4

In this last part of my May Morning hike, we’ll encounter a variety of songs: Common Yellowthroats, Ovenbirds, Blue Jays and more. 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<<. You can suppo...

S5E20 - Overnight Arrivals

S5E20 - Overnight Arrivals

It’s early morning and I’m hiking along Scugog Lake near Johnston Harbour, looking for appropriate locations to leave bioacoustic recorders. Many warblers and other songbird species have arrived overnight, making for a very lively soundscape. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Hel...

S5E21 - A May Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North

S5E21 - A May Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North

While the afternoon isn’t usually the peak of songbird activity, if a morning is rainy, foggy or in other ways unpleasant, a clear and sunny afternoon can be quite songful, especially during the early part of the breeding season. Today we’ll be listening to Song Sparrows, Black-and-white Warblers, Grey Catbird, and more. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by...

S5E22 - More Winds, More Warblers

S5E22 - More Winds, More Warblers

It’s the last day for my short May excursion here, and it’s a windy day — not ideal for recording — but if one goes deep enough into the forest, the trees can keep the wind at bay. We’ll be listening to Black-throated Green Warblers, American Redstart, Ovenbird, and more. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The S...

S5E23 - Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 06, 2023x
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S5E23 - Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #2

So far in this season of Songbirding, we’ve heard quite a few species, some of them many times. In this episode you’ll hear recordings of one or two songbird species, followed by an identification of the species, before the next recording plays. These are all species that have been heard since the previous quiz episode. I hope that this can help you learn a new song or two. At the end, I’ll ...

S5E24 - A Quiet Evening With Birds
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 13, 2023x
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00:22:3731.08 MB

S5E24 - A Quiet Evening With Birds

It’s mid-June of 2022, almost a year since I first started recording in this part of the Bruce Peninsula National Park. I’m back at the old hunt camp on a quiet evening, retrieving bioacoustic recorders, and listening carefully at the last songs of the day. The last songs of the day are amongst the softest and quietest one will hear, almost as if the birds are themselves are softly lulling tho...

S5E25 - Overcast Morning, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMarch 27, 2023x
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S5E25 - Overcast Morning, Part 1

It’s the next morning at the old hunt camp and I’m doing a short walk to see if I can find any new species this time around. It’s overcast, so the morning chorus is less enthusiastic as usual, but there are still quite a few songs to be heard. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren He...

S5E26 - Overcast Morning, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastApril 03, 2023x
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00:32:3744.81 MB

S5E26 - Overcast Morning, Part 2

I’m concluding my morning hike, and continuing to listen for more vocalizing songbird species. The day may have started out quiet, but the vireos and various warblers are about to get very songful. 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/projec...

S5E27 - A June Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastApril 10, 2023x
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S5E27 - A June Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North, Part 1

On these hikes I’m always surprised when I come back to the same trail, and find different things. Today is no exception. For the next couple episodes I’ll be hiking the north side of the Pine Tree Point trail, the last time I’ll be doing so in 2022. My goal is to retrieve a bioacoustic recorder I left here a month ago, and to hike as far south on this trail as I feel comfortable with doing ...

S5E28 - A June Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastApril 17, 2023x
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S5E28 - A June Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North, Part 2

In the second half of this hike I’ll be seeing how far I can get down this trail in the time I have alotted for myself. Partly so I can see some new things, and partly because I do plan on hiking from the south side of this trail northwards soon, and would like to know if I could possibly cover the entire trail this year. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by ...

S5E29 - Road Allowance, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMay 15, 2023x
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S5E29 - Road Allowance, Part 1

Today I’m trying a new trail - an unopened road allowance that follows the edge of the park property. It starts as a road but quickly gets much more narrow, with small cedars and shrubs crowding the trail in. I know this heads to a wetland, so I’m hoping to come across some new songs on this warm June morning. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter...

S5E30 - Road Allowance, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastMay 29, 2023x
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S5E30 - Road Allowance, Part 2

We’re continuing along the road allowance that skirts the edge of the national park lands. Along the way we’ll hear some Black-and-white Warblers, Red-winged Blackbirds, Blue Jays, and more. 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/5344...

S5E31 - Scouting Pine Tree Harbour, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJune 05, 2023x
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S5E31 - Scouting Pine Tree Harbour, Part 1

Now that I know how to enter the south side of the Pine Tree Point Nature Reserve, I’m making my way north from the cottage community of Pine Tree Habour. It’s afternoon so the songs won’t be as dense, but we’ll be hearing from White-throated Sparrows, Myrtle Warblers, and more. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (B...

S5E32 - Scouting Pine Tree Harbour, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJune 12, 2023x
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S5E32 - Scouting Pine Tree Harbour, Part 2

During my time in Johnston Harbour and Pine Tree Point, I occaisionally will hear a kinglet sing. But so far I will either only hear the bird briefly, or at a distance. That’s about to change though. I’m continuing the hike along the trail north of Pine Tree Harbour, about to come across a cedar swamp with a very different mix of bird species than I’ve been finding around this area. Credits ...

S5E33 - Henhoeffer Park East, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJune 19, 2023x
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S5E33 - Henhoeffer Park East, Part 1

I return to Henhoeffer Park, except this time taking the east trail, about 1km away from the previous recording location. 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pinecast for free, fo...

S5E34 - Henhoeffer Park East, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJuly 04, 2023x
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00:19:4527.15 MB

S5E34 - Henhoeffer Park East, Part 2

I’m continuing my hike through Henhoeffer Park’s East Trail, where a variety of eastern forest species such as Red-eyed Vireo, Ovenbird, and Pine Warbler have active territories. 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 This p...

S5E35 - Pine Tree Harbour Morning
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJuly 10, 2023x
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S5E35 - 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 recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062 This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Try Pine...

S5E36 - Kinglet Junction
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJuly 17, 2023x
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00:27:1737.49 MB

S5E36 - 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, and I hoping that can happen once again, as my experience with kinglets in their breeding territories is quite sparse. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art...

S5E37 - Exploring Pine Tree Point
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJuly 24, 2023x
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00:29:2540.41 MB

S5E37 - 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 Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and more. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonma...

S5E38 - Return Hike
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastJuly 31, 2023x
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S5E38 - 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 is showing me that there’s still new songs to hear along this trail. Credits Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: htt...

S5E39 - A June Morning Hike
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastAugust 08, 2023x
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S5E39 - 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 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 RE...

S5E40 - The Quiet Before
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastAugust 14, 2023x
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00:29:5741.14 MB

S5E40 - 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, 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<<. This podc...

S5E41 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 1
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastAugust 21, 2023x
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00:31:5943.95 MB

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...

S5E42 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 2
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 04, 2023x
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00:28:5139.63 MB

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...

S5E43 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 3
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 11, 2023x
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00:28:4239.43 MB

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<...

S5E44 - Migrations in the Quietude, Part 4 (finale)
Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSeptember 18, 2023x
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00:25:0134.38 MB

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...