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Otter Lake, Part 1

Otter Lake, Part 1

S1E1 · · 28:02

Hiking through the rocky alvar reveals talkative Red-eyed Vireos, riled up American Redstarts, and boastful Common Yellowthroats.Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Cape Chin North, Ontar...

Otter Lake, Part 2

Otter Lake, Part 2

S1E2 · · 26:19

Edge habitats and fields yield songful Indigo Buntings, peeved Red-winged Blackbirds and Bobolinks.Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Cape Chin North, Ontario, Canada. See the eBird chec...

Otter Lake, Part 3

Otter Lake, Part 3

S1E3 · · 24:05

Trail turns to road, an enthusiastic Black-throated Green Warbler cooperates loudly while Northern Waterthrush tease in silence.Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Cape Chin North, Ontari...

Lindsay Tract

Lindsay Tract

S1E4 · · 21:33

The search for an elusive Black-throated Blue Warbler, discovery a surprise warbler in the parking lot.Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada. To see the eBird c...

The Juniper Flats, Part 1

The Juniper Flats, Part 1

S1E5 · · 23:19

Warblers abound on the journey to the Juniper Flats of Dyer's Bay.Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada. eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S606...

Spooky Songbirding Halloween Special

Spooky Songbirding Halloween Special

S1E · · 12:48

An autumnal owling adventure in the twilight hour.Common Raven recorded on January 21, 2018 in Cootes Paradise Sanctuary, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Owling session recorded on October...

The Juniper Flats, Part 2

The Juniper Flats, Part 2

S1E6 · · 24:23

A sunbathing surprise, and an Eastern Towhee with a curious accent.Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada.CreditsRecorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob...

The Juniper Flats, Part 3

The Juniper Flats, Part 3

S1E7 · · 22:12

Ovenbirds, microclimates, and birding on the escarpment edge.Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada.CreditsRecorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porte...

Discussion: Bad Weather Birding

Discussion: Bad Weather Birding

S1E · · 16:01

How do you go birding in bad weather? A short discussion on the topic, plus a bit of news about the Songbirding podcast.

Backroads of the Ferndale Flats

Backroads of the Ferndale Flats

S1E8 · · 24:23

Dusty country road birding, Savannah Sparrows, and the search for singing Bobolinks resumes.Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Ferndale, Ontario, Canada.CreditsRecorded, engineered, narr...

MTB Adventure Park, Part 1

MTB Adventure Park, Part 1

S1E9 · · 29:06

A new birding spot nets vireos, warblers, thrushes, and finches. (Part 1 of 4) Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and cre...

Songscapes: The "Sore-throated" Vireo

Songscapes: The "Sore-throated" Vireo

SE46 · · 22:10

(Bonus) This features the episode 'The "Sore-throated" Vireo' from season 1 of the podcast "Songscapes". The episode is a soundscape of birdsongs recorded in Cootes Paradise in Hamil...

MTB Adventure Park, Part 2

MTB Adventure Park, Part 2

S1E10 · · 20:59

Deeper into the park trails, songful Winter Wrens and Blackburnian Warblers are heard. Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated...

MTB Adventure Park, Part 3

MTB Adventure Park, Part 3

S1E11 · · 32:42

Two mystery species prompt a discussion on good documentation for bird identification. (Part 3 of 4) Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, engine...

MTB Adventure Park, Part 4

MTB Adventure Park, Part 4

S1E12 · · 19:41

On the way out, a patch of Brown Creepers and Black-and-white Warblers is discovered. (Part 4 of 4) Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, enginee...

The Forty Hills Road

The Forty Hills Road

S1E13 · · 19:10

A long winding gravel road through forest and swamp. Recorded near Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada on July 19, 2019. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Cr...

Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1

Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1

SE46 · · 25:23

Black-capped Chickadees and Snow Buntings abound in the Hanover-Walkerton Christmas Bird Count (part 1 of 2). Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creati...

Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2

Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2

SE46 · · 27:03

Winter songbirds are featured both on the Bruce Peninsula, and around Hamilton, Ontario. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by S...

Swan Lake Lane, Part 1

Swan Lake Lane, Part 1

S1E14 · · 25:53

No swans here, the "lake" is really more of a wetland, but the birds are plentiful. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott ...

Swan Lake Lane, Part 2

Swan Lake Lane, Part 2

S1E15 · · 24:18

A surprise song chorus of Eastern Coyote leads the return walk, including Chipping Sparrows, Indigo Bunting, and some rural Rock Pigeons. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and c...