Songbirding

Season 1

1. Otter Lake, Part 1

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   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, Ontario, Canada. See the eBird checklist.

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

   Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
   Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

   Oct 14, 2019 28 min

2. Otter Lake, Part 2

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   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 checklist.

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
   Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.
   With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell.

   Oct 14, 2019 26 min

3. Otter Lake, Part 3

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   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, Ontario, Canada. See the eBird checklist at: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S60624510

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

   Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

   Oct 14, 2019 24 min

4. Lindsay Tract

   Episode 4

   Show notes

   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. To see the eBird checklist, visit: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S60656299

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

   Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/

   Oct 21, 2019 21 min

5. The Juniper Flats, Part 1

   Episode 5

   Show notes

   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/S60656594

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell.

   Oct 21, 2019 24 min

6. Spooky Songbirding Halloween Special Bonus

   Show notes

   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 9, 2019 in Dundas, Ontario, Canada.

   Referenced article on audio playback (or whistling!) in birding: https://www.sibleyguides.com/2011/04/the-proper-use-of-playback-in-birding/

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creepy Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.

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   Oct 24, 2019 13 min

7. The Juniper Flats, Part 2

   Episode 6

   Show notes

   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 and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley.

   Oct 28, 2019 24 min

8. The Juniper Flats, Part 3

   Episode 7

   Show notes

   (Conclusion) Ovenbirds, microclimates, and birding on the escarpment edge.

   Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada.

   Credits

   Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

   Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

   Nov 4, 2019 22 min

9. Discussion: Bad Weather Birding Bonus

   Show notes

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

   Nov 7, 2019 16 min

10. Backroads of the Ferndale Flats

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Dusty country road birding, Savannah Sparrows, and the search for singing Bobolinks resumes.

    Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Ferndale, Ontario, Canada.

    Credits

    Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Keinzweiter.

    Nov 11, 2019 24 min

11. MTB Adventure Park, Part 1

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    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 created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

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    Nov 18, 2019 29 min

12. Songscapes: The "Sore Throated" Vireo Bonus

    Show notes

    (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 Hamilton, Ontario on June 30, 2019, comprised predominantly of Yellow-throated Vireo song.

    Subscribe to Songscapes if you enjoyed this episode!

    Includes Creative Commons soundscape from the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.

    The original episode notes from Songscapes follows:

    The Yellow-throated Vireo shares much in common with its red-eyed cousins. Their song is only different in its harsh intonation, making it sound like a "sore-throated" rendition of the Red-eyed Vireo song. Found in wet forest habitats, it sometimes overlaps with Red-eyed Vireos, making them difficult to separate to the untrained ear.

    This soundscape features two different Yellow-throated Vireos, both on breeding territory on the south share of Cootes Paradise along the Ravine Road Trail, bordering McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    In the final minutes of the soundscape, after 14m 30s, both Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireos are heard in contrast to one another.

    Also heard: Carolina Wren, American Redstart, Red-winged Blackbird, Yellow Warbler, Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Red-tailed Hawk, and more!

    Recorded on June 30, 2019.

    Audio recording and editing by Rob Porter. Recorded on an iPhone 6S with an Edutige EIM-001 mic.

    Nov 21, 2019 22 min

13. MTB Adventure Park, Part 2

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    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 and created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

    Nov 25, 2019 21 min

14. MTB Adventure Park, Part 3

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    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, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

    Dec 2, 2019 33 min

15. MTB Adventure Park, Part 4

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    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, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from https://freesound.org/

    Dec 9, 2019 21 min

16. The Forty Hills Road

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    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. Creative Commons music by StrangerEight.

    Dec 16, 2019 19 min

17. 2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1 Bonus

    Show notes

    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.birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/

    Credits

    Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons music provided by Kat Claire – https://freesound.org/people/googlekatclaire/

    Dec 22, 2019 25 min

18. 2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2 Bonus

    Show notes

    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 Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons music provided by Kat Claire – https://freesound.org/people/googlekatclaire/

    Dec 25, 2019 27 min

19. Swan Lake Lane, Part 1

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    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 Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell – https://freesound.org/people/Erokia/

    Jan 6, 2020 26 min

20. Swan Lake Lane, Part 2

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    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 created by Rob Porter.

    Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell – https://freesound.org/people/Erokia/

    Jan 13, 2020 24 min