Songbirding
Episodes
S2E9 - Drink Your Tea, Eastern Towhee
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S2E8 - Cicayda, Cicahda
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S2E7 - Grand Ole Osprey
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Riparian and urban habitats are explored along the Grand River in Waterloo, Ontario. Osprey, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay, and many more species are fe...
S2E6 - The Wrath of a House Wren Scorned
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The sounds of a lazy August afternoon hike: green frogs, Red-winged Blackbirds, House Wren, Barn Swallows, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, nar...
S2E5 - The Black-billed Cuckoo Funeral March
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At the Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve, Common Yellowthroats, Field Sparrows, and two species of cuckoo are found. For those with High Frequency He...
S2E4 - Gnatcatcher vs. Redstart
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, American Redstarts, Warbling Vireos, and more are found within Princess Point Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Credits Recorded, eng...
S2E3 - So Similar Sounding: Savannah, Song Sparrow
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A birding walk through Johnson Tew Park in Greensville, including Song and Savannah Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Red-winged Blackbird, and an elusive Orch...
S2E2 - Scarlet Tanager, a.k.a. the Sore-throated Robin
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going deeper into the old growth section of McMaster Forest reveals Scarlet Tanagers, Blue-winged Warblers, Wood Thrush, Red-eyed Vireos, Indigo Bunti...
S2E1 - A Ping-Pong Song: Field Sparrows
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A birding hike through the tallgrass prairie of McMaster Forest in Hamilton, Ontario, featuring Field Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, and Wood Thrush. Credit...
Birdsong Identification Quiz (Season 1)
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Put your birdsong ID skills to the test, with this selection of clips from Season 1 of Songbirding. Scroll down for the quiz answer key. Credits Recor...
S1E23 - Barrow Bay, Part 3
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season Finale. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley....
S1E22 - Barrow Bay, Part 2
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-throated Blue Warblers, and more are found along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment over Barrow Bay. Credits Recorded, enginee...
S1E21 - Barrow Bay, Part 1
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hermit Thrush and various warblers are found in this unique rocky forest along the Niagara Escarpment. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and crea...
S1E20 - St. Jean Point in Soundscape
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A soundscape captured at St Jean Point Nature Reserve. Featured: Northern Waterthrush, Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler, American Redstart, Red-winged B...
S1E19 - Birding Out and About
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A mix of birding locations around the Bruce Peninsula are explored. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons...
Beginner Birder Tips: Equipment, Learning, Styles of Birding
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some tips for starting out when birding. Includes discussion on binoculars, cameras, apps, where to find birds locally, how to learn bird identificati...
S1E18 - Alvar Bay, Part 3
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More warblers, wren, thrushes and some other unexpected creatures on the walk back. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://e...
S1E17 - Alvar Bay, Part 2
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
American Redstart, Myrtle Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and more are found in the Alvar Bay proper. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere...
S1E16 - Alvar Bay, Part 1
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summer songs of Winter Wrens, Swainson's Thrush, American Redstarts and more are found at this nature reserve on the northwest end of the peninsula. L...
S1E15 - Swan Lake Lane, Part 2
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A surprise song chorus of Eastern Coyote leads the return walk, including Chipping Sparrows, Indigo Bunting, and some rural Rock Pigeons. Credits Reco...
S1E14 - Swan Lake Lane, Part 1
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Winter songbirds are featured both on the Bruce Peninsula, and around Hamilton, Ontario. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Por...
2019-20 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Black-capped Chickadees and Snow Buntings abound in the Hanover-Walkerton Christmas Bird Count (part 1 of 2). Learn more about the Christmas Bird Coun...
S1E13 - The Forty Hills Road
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A long winding gravel road through forest and swamp. Recorded near Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada on July 19, 2019. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrat...
S1E12 - MTB Adventure Park, Part 4
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, C...
S1E11 - MTB Adventure Park, Part 3
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two mystery species prompt a discussion on good documentation for bird identification. (Part 3 of 4) Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, ...
S1E10 - MTB Adventure Park, Part 2
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Deeper into the park trails, songful Winter Wrens and Blackburnian Warblers are heard. Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credit...
Songscapes: The "Sore Throated" Vireo
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Bonus) This features the episode 'The "Sore-throated" Vireo' from season 1 of the podcast "Songscapes". The episode is a soundscape of birdsongs reco...
S1E9 - MTB Adventure Park, Part 1
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new birding spot nets vireos, warblers, thrushes, and finches. (Part 1 of 4) Recorded on July 19, 2019 near Wiarton, Ontario, Canada. Credits Record...
S1E8 - Backroads of the Ferndale Flats
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty country road birding, Savannah Sparrows, and the search for singing Bobolinks resumes. Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Ferndale, Ontario, Canada....
Discussion: Bad Weather Birding
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go birding in bad weather? A short discussion on the topic, plus a bit of news about the Songbirding podcast.
S1E7 - The Juniper Flats, Part 3
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Conclusion) Ovenbirds, microclimates, and birding on the escarpment edge. Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorde...
S1E6 - The Juniper Flats, Part 2
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A sunbathing surprise, and an Eastern Towhee with a curious accent. Recorded on July 18, 2019 near Dyer's Bay, Ontario, Canada. Credits Recorded, engi...
Spooky Songbirding Halloween Special
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An autumnal owling adventure in the twilight hour. Common Raven recorded on January 21, 2018 in Cootes Paradise Sanctuary, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ...
S1E5 - The Juniper Flats, Part 1
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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:...
S1E4 - Lindsay Tract
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
S1E3 - Otter Lake, Part 3
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trail turns to road, an enthusiastic Black-throated Green Warbler cooperates loudly while Northern Waterthrush tease in silence. Recorded on July 17, ...
S1E2 - Otter Lake, Part 2
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Edge habitats and fields yield songful Indigo Buntings, peeved Red-winged Blackbirds and Bobolinks. Recorded on July 17, 2019 near Cape Chin North, On...
S1E1 - Otter Lake, Part 1
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking through the rocky alvar reveals talkative Red-eyed Vireos, riled up American Redstarts, and boastful Common Yellowthroats. Recorded on July 17,...