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Red-eyed Vireo Chorus

Red-eyed Vireo Chorus

S5E4 · · 54:39

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 (Bla...

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 1

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 1

S5E5 · · 23:00

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 ex...

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 2

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 2

S5E6 · · 26:04

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 b...

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 3

Jack Pine Alvar, Part 3

S5E7 · · 16:35

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 ...

Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #1

Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #1

S5E8 · · 20:06

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,...

Pine Tree Point North, Part 1

Pine Tree Point North, Part 1

S5E9 · · 21:32

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...

Pine Tree Point North, Part 2

Pine Tree Point North, Part 2

S5E10 · · 23:32

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...

Pine Tree Point North, Part 3

Pine Tree Point North, Part 3

S5E11 · · 28:53

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 tur...

Scugog Lake

Scugog Lake

S5E12 · · 25:05

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 Me...

Two Short Hikes

Two Short Hikes

S5E13 · · 29:23

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...

Moulting & Migration Season

Moulting & Migration Season

S5E14 · · 28:22

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...

Birds of the Night

Birds of the Night

S5E15 · · 34:07

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 ...

A May Morning Hike, Part 1

A May Morning Hike, Part 1

S5E16 · · 23:33

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,...

A May Morning Hike, Part 2

A May Morning Hike, Part 2

S5E17 · · 27:29

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, narrate...

A May Morning Hike, Part 3

A May Morning Hike, Part 3

S5E18 · · 18:59

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....

A May Morning Hike, Part 4

A May Morning Hike, Part 4

S5E19 · · 26:48

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, narra...

Overnight Arrivals

Overnight Arrivals

S5E20 · · 27:05

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 ...

A May Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North

A May Afternoon at Pine Tree Point North

S5E21 · · 35:06

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, especiall...

More Winds, More Warblers

More Winds, More Warblers

S5E22 · · 39:08

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. W...

Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #2

Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #2

S5E23 · · 37:46

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 ...