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Alvar Bay, Part 1

Alvar Bay, Part 1

S1E16 · · 30:09

Summer songs of Winter Wrens, Swainson's Thrush, American Redstarts and more are found at this Nature Preserve on the northwest end of the peninsula. Learn more about the Escarpment ...

Alvar Bay, Part 2

Alvar Bay, Part 2

S1E17 · · 29:49

American Redstart, Myrtle Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and more are found in the Alvar Bay proper. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://escarpme...

Alvar Bay, Part 3

Alvar Bay, Part 3

S1E18 · · 19:52

More warblers, wren, thrushes and some other unexpected creatures on the walk back. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://escarpment.ca/ Credits Recorded, ...

Show News & Indie Podcasts Sampler

Show News & Indie Podcasts Sampler

SE46 · · 14:16

Some news about Songbirding & trailers and promo reels for a few other independent podcasts you can check out. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com

Beginner Birder Tips: Equipment, Learning, Styles of Birding

Beginner Birder Tips: Equipment, Learning, Styles of Birding

SE46 · · 29:50

Some tips for starting out when birding. Includes discussion on binoculars, cameras, apps, where to find birds locally, how to learn bird identification effectively, and more.

Birding Out And About

Birding Out And About

S1E19 · · 29:25

A mix of birding locations around the Bruce Peninsula are explored. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https:...

St. Jean Point in Soundscape

St. Jean Point in Soundscape

S1E20 · · 30:52

A soundscape captured at St Jean Point Nature Reserve. Featured: Northern Waterthrush, Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler, American Redstart, Red-winged Blackbird, Song Sparrow, Black-an...

Barrow Bay, Part 1

Barrow Bay, Part 1

S1E21 · · 24:47

Hermit Thrush and various warblers are found in this unique rocky forest along the Niagara Escarpment. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Comm...

Barrow Bay, Part 2

Barrow Bay, Part 2

S1E22 · · 19:44

Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-throated Blue Warblers, and more are found along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment over Barrow Bay. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob...

Barrow Bay, Part 3 (S1 Finale)

Barrow Bay, Part 3 (S1 Finale)

S1E23 · · 26:15

Season Finale. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons sounds b...

Birdsong Identification Quiz (Season 1)

Birdsong Identification Quiz (Season 1)

SE46 · · 22:55

Put your birdsong ID skills to the test, with this selection of clips from Season 1 of Songbirding. Scroll down to the bottom for the answer. A trailer for the second season is at th...

A Ping-Pong Song: Field Sparrows

A Ping-Pong Song: Field Sparrows

S2E1 · · 32:28

Tallgrass prairie and forest, featuring Field Sparrow, Eastern Towhee and Wood Thrush

Scarlet Tanager, a.k.a. the Sore-throated Robin

Scarlet Tanager, a.k.a. the Sore-throated Robin

S2E2 · · 32:32

Going deeper into the old growth section of McMaster Forest reveals Scarlet Tanagers, more Wood Thrush, Red-eyed Vireos, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created ...

So Similar Sounding: Savannah, Song Sparrow

So Similar Sounding: Savannah, Song Sparrow

S2E3 · · 30:23

A birding walk through Johnson Tew Park in Greensville, including Song and Savannah Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Red-winged Blackbird, and an elusive Orchard Oriole. Credits Recorded, en...

Gnatcatcher vs. Redstart

Gnatcatcher vs. Redstart

S2E4 · · 21:55

Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, American Redstarts, Warbling Vireos, and more are found within Princess Point Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by...

The Black-billed Cuckoo Funeral March

The Black-billed Cuckoo Funeral March

S2E5 · · 27:15

At the Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve, Common Yellowthroats, Field Sparrows, and two species of cuckoo are found. For those with High Frequency Hearing Loss (HFHL), you may alter...

The Wrath of a House Wren Scorned

The Wrath of a House Wren Scorned

S2E6 · · 28:55

The sounds of a lazy August afternoon hike: green frogs, Red-winged Blackbirds, House Wren, Barn Swallows, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter....

Grand Ole Osprey

Grand Ole Osprey

S2E7 · · 35:00

Riparian and urban habitats are explored along the Grand River in Waterloo, Ontario. Osprey, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay, and many more species are featured. Credits Recorded, engine...

Cicayda, Cicahda

Cicayda, Cicahda

S2E8 · · 28:25

Red-eyed Vireos, Blue Jays, Eastern Wood-Pewees, and a whole lot of cicadas are found along Caleb's Walk and the Ravine Road trails in Cootes Paradise. Credits Recorded, engineered, ...

Drink Your Tea, Eastern Towhee

Drink Your Tea, Eastern Towhee

S2E9 · · 14:00

A brief hike in Westover, Ontario where the Eastern Towhee and Field Sparrow are encountered. Also, a brief recording of Eastern Towhee in the Dundas Valley. Credits Recorded, engine...