Songbirding

Swan Lake Lane, Part 2

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

Swan Lake Lane, Part 1

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

2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2

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

2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1

Black-capped Chickadees and Snow Buntings abound in the Hanover-Walkerton Christmas Bird Count (part 1 of 2). Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count at https://www.bi

The Forty Hills Road

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

MTB Adventure Park, Part 4

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 Re

MTB Adventure Park, Part 3

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 R

MTB Adventure Park, Part 2

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

Songscapes: The "Sore Throated" Vireo

(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 Parad

MTB Adventure Park, Part 1

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, n

Backroads of the Ferndale Flats

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

Discussion: Bad Weather Birding

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

The Juniper Flats, Part 3

(Conclusion) Ovenbirds, microclimates, and birding on the escarpment edge. Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, engineered, na

The Juniper Flats, Part 2

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

Spooky Songbirding Halloween Special

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

The Juniper Flats, Part 1

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/

Lindsay Tract

The search for an elusive Black-throated Blue Warbler, discovery of a surprise warbler in the parking lot. Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada. T

Otter Lake, Part 3

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

Otter Lake, Part 2

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

Otter Lake, Part 1

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 Chi