Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPine Tree Point North, Part 1
Season 5 Episode 9
It’s a warm afternoon in early summer, and I’ve returned to the north end of the Pine Tree Point reserve.
My plan is to hike in as far as I feel comf…
3 years, 10 months ago
Season 5 Birdsong Soundscapes & Quiz #1
Season 5 Episode 8
In this season of Songbirding, we’ve heard a number of species, some multiple times.
Long ago I did some end-of-season birdsong identification quizze…
3 years, 11 months ago
Jack Pine Alvar, Part 3
Season 5 Episode 7
On the return hike, we encounter both Winter Wren and Nashville Warblers.
Youtube Video of the Nashville Warbler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIO…
3 years, 11 months ago
Jack Pine Alvar, Part 2
Season 5 Episode 6
As we continue through the Jack Pine alvar, Swainson's Thrush present us with their spiralling, flute-like tones.
Credits
Songbirding was recorded, e…
4 years ago
Jack Pine Alvar, Part 1
Season 5 Episode 5
The lands surrounding Johnson Harbour are primarily alvar: rocky ground, with very little soil. Many sections contain a lot of Jack Pine as well, mak…
4 years ago
Red-eyed Vireo Chorus
Season 5 Episode 4
Early morning in my campsite, I hit record as the birds wake (me) up.
Credits
Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porte…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Wind & the Warblers
Season 5 Episode 3
It’s one day later, and after a big wind storm in the morning, I’m out visiting a rarely visited nature sanctuary adjacent to the National Park. We’l…
4 years, 1 month ago
Solstice in the Quietude, Part 2
Season 5 Episode 2
At the end of the day, we listen to the last songs of the summer solstice of 2021 in Johnston Harbour, Ontario.
Additional recommended listening: htt…
4 years, 2 months ago
Solstice in the Quietude, Part 1
Season 5 Episode 1
It's late afternoon during the summer solstice of 2021, a time of the day when the birds are singing at a slower, more relaxed pace in the quiet soun…
4 years, 2 months ago
Songbirding Trailer
There are limitless locations where one can observe songbirds in the Great Lakes region.
Join me as I explore a selection of these natural spaces; yo…
4 years, 2 months ago