Songbirding Under 5kHz

A mix of birding locations around the Bruce Peninsula are explored. 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/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some tips for starting out when birding. Includes discussion on binoculars, cameras, apps, where to find birds locally, how to learn bird identification effectively, and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some news about Songbirding & trailers and promo reels for a few other independent podcasts you can check out. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

More warblers, wren, thrushes and some other unexpected creatures on the walk back. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://escarpment.ca/ 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/ Find out more a...

American Redstart, Myrtle Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, and more are found in the Alvar Bay proper. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://escarpment.ca/ 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/peopl...

Summer songs of Winter Wrens, Swainson's Thrush, American Redstarts and more are found at this Nature Preserve on the northwest end of the peninsula. Learn more about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy at https://escarpment.ca/ Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons sounds by Jo...

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/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding....

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/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patre...

Black-capped Chickadees and Snow Buntings abound in the Hanover-Walkerton Christmas Bird Count (part 1 of 2). 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/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support...

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. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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/ Find out more at http:/...

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/ Find out more at http:...

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 music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com Check out our podcast host, Pinecast . Start y...

(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 o...

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 music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com Check out our podcast host, Pinecast . Start your own...

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. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

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 music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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...

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. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com ★...

The search for an elusive Black-throated Blue Warbler, discovery 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 music by Scott Buckley. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.co...

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 music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creat...

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 at: https://ebird.org/canada/view/checklist/S60624510 Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Scott Buckley. With additional Creative Commons sounds by Jordan...