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by Rob Porter
_This version of Songbirding is modified for listeners with high-frequency hearing loss. All sounds above 5kHz have been transposed down one octave._ Songbirding takes you on an auditory journey through the songs of birds. Recorded entirely outdoors, a variety of songbird species from the Great Lakes region of North America are featured. Each episode provides listeners with a unique and immersive experience, as they listen to the beautiful melodies and calls of different birds in their natural habitats. Along with the sounds, birding guide Rob Porter shares interesting facts and insights about the birds, providing a deeper understanding of their behaviour and significance in the ecosystems they inhabit. Season 1, "The Bruce Peninsula" was recorded in July of 2019, in the peak of songbird breeding season. Season 2, "Midsummer" was recorded in July and August of 2019, in southern Ontario. The Bruce Peninsula (also known as the Saugeen Peninsula) is the traditional territory of the Haudensaunee (Iroquois), Ojibway/Chippewa and Anishnabek. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, with the exception of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation which is unceded territory. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
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- May 16, 202622 min
Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 2 (Wood Thrush)
As we descend the trails of Deer Lick Run, Hermit Thrush songs give way to their Wood Thrush cousins.Learn more about the Wood Thrush: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_ThrusheBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115149345Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Jason Shaw.Learn how to support the show at https://songbirding.com/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- May 13, 202628 min
Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 1 (Dark-eyed Junco)
As we ascend one of the trails that follows Deer Lick Run near Sheffield, Hermit Thrushes, Dark-eyed Juncos, Ovenbirds sing their evening songs.Learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/overvieweBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115149345Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Jason Shaw.Learn how to support the show at https://songbirding.com/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- May 10, 202631 min
Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 2
Eastern Chipmunk, Scarlet Tanager, and Red-eyed Vireo are featured in the last half of this introductory hike to Hickory Creek.eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Jason Shaw.Learn how to support the show at https://songbirding.com/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- May 7, 202621 min
Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 1 (Mystery Species)
The Hickory Creek Wilderness Trail is a 21km trail that I won't taking in full this year, but perhaps in a future year. For now, I'm going to peek in a bit, and take a listen.eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Jason Shaw.Learn how to support the show at https://songbirding.com/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- May 3, 202627 min
Nocturnal Birding (Eastern Whip-poor-will)
At the end of the very first episode of this season I mentioned we’ve be coming back to the nocturnal portion of that hike, and here we are!This’ll be less birdsong, more talk and waiting in the quiet, I’m going to talk a bit about the Eastern Whip-poor-will. I’ll make reference to some bat sounds, but I couldn’t quite make them audible in the recording this time around. Stick around to the end for a surprise song right at the conclusion of my hike.eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115082556Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Axeltree. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Apr 30, 202619 min
Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 2
The back half of the drive along Hector Falls Forestry Road.eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115104445Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Josh Woodward. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Apr 27, 202628 min
Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 1 (Black-throated Blue Warbler)
I’ve been driving along the forest road near Hector’s Falls to find some new habitat niches, listening for more songs and sounds. After several hours of hiking, it’s a nice break to cover ground while giving my leg muscles a rest.More about the Black-throated Blue Warbler: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-throated_Blue_WarblereBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115104445Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062Creative Commons music is from Josh Woodward. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Apr 23, 202629 min
The Hike Back, Part 2 (Winter Wren)
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_This version of Songbirding is modified for listeners with high-frequency hearing loss. All sounds above 5kHz have been transposed down one octave._ Songbirding takes you on an auditory journey through the songs of birds. Recorded entirely outdoors, a variety of songbird species from the Great Lakes region of North America are featured. Each episode provides listeners with a unique and immersive experience, as they listen to the beautiful melodies and calls of different birds in their natural habitats. Along with the sounds, birding guide Rob Porter shares interesting facts and insights about the birds, providing a deeper understanding of their behaviour and significance in the ecosystems they inhabit. Season 1, "The Bruce Peninsula" was recorded in July of 2019, in the peak of songbird breeding season. Season 2, "Midsummer" was recorded in July and August of 2019, in southern Ontario. The Bruce Peninsula (also known as the Saugeen Peninsula) is the traditional territory of the Haudensaunee (Iroquois), Ojibway/Chippewa and Anishnabek. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, with the exception of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation which is unceded territory. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
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