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Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastHow To: Recording Nature Sounds (International Podcast Month Episode 2)(For International Podcast Month) What are the challenges of recording a podcast in natural spaces? Join "Songbirding" host Rob Porter on a hike while he talks about hazards to good quality field recordings, tips and tricks for both recordists and audio documentarians for recording birdsong and other natural phenomena, and much more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons Music by Scott Buckley – https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/2020-09-2835 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding in the RainA near two-week pause on seasonable weather has lead to a heavily backlogged spring migration. The first day of moderate temperatures brought with it rain, but also Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Veeries, and various warblers. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-08-2445 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzWaterdown WetlandsHouse Wren, Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, Pine Warblers, Northern Parula, Blue-headed Vireos and more have flooded into the Waterdown Wetlands in this first migration wave of May. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-08-2422 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzOvernight ArrivalsIn migration season, a park's bird population can change dramatically overnight. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-08-1920 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzFirst WarblersIt's the first of May, and the first warblers are beginning to pass through for spring migration. The early days of warbler migration are a good chance to do some easier birding-by-ear before the more overwhelming parts of warbler migration arrive... Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-08-1922 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzRuby-crowned KingletsRuby-crowned Kinglets are a tiny, fast bird that is often only captured as a blur on any given birder's camera. Here its song has been captured, while migrating through Burlington, Ontario along the shore of Hamilton Harbour. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-06-0821 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzA Slyness of Fox SparrowsThe Fox Sparrow spends only a little while passing through the Great Lakes region during spring migration, so time is of the essence to record this whistling little bird's song. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-06-0119 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSapsuckers & Chorus FrogsIn Hamilton, the best times to see an hear Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers is a brief window of time in both spring an autumn. Their spring visits also overlap with the emergence of chorus frogs... Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-05-2519 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzRusty BlackbirdsSpring migration is the best time to see and listen to Rusty Blackbirds outside of their breeding range. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-05-1821 minSongscapesSongscapesMay Meadow SunriseIt's early May at Vinemount Meadows Sanctuary at about 5am. The chorus frogs are singing, and the American Woodcock is "peenting", and as the day emerges, many birds add to an impressive dawn chorus. Features: Chorus Frog, American Woodcock, Field Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Mallard, Wilson's Snipe, Great Horned Owl, Killdeer, and more. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2020-05-1323 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBackyard BirdsongsThe backyard in spring can be full of birdsong. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-05-1116 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzEvening Meadow SoundsAn evening walk through captures the sounds of nature winding down. Chorus Frogs, Eastern Meadowlark, American Robin, and flocks of Ring-billed Gulls are featured. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-05-0723 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzMorning Meadow SongsThe meadows are again full of melodies -- this time a mix of Field Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Tree Swallow, Eastern Towhee, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-05-0420 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzEastern Meadowlark MelodiesThe meadows are full of melodies -- the songs of the Eastern Meadowlark. At the Vinemount Meadows Nature Sanctuary this species, Common Raven, Song Sparrow, and Red-winged Blackbirds are featured. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-2721 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzLek-side with the American WoodcockPEENT! The ridiculous territorial calls and displays of the American Woodcock are featured in this evening out in mid-March. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-2015 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSigns of SpringSongs of the Red-winged Blackbird flocks is one of our local signs of spring. Along the Spencer Creek this species, Canada Goose, Black-capped Chickadee, Song Sparrow, and Carolina Wren are abundant and singing. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-1620 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Mockingbirds of Bayfront Park(Premiere of Season 3: Spring of Solitude.) Spring is coming, and the Northern Mockingbirds of Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario are getting ready. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kai Engel - https://www.kai-engel.com/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-1314 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzFall Migration (it really does start in August...)Season Finale. It may only be the end of August, but what is generally referred to as the fall migration has started in earnest. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Revival" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-0943 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSongs in the SwampAs August advances, birdsong becomes more sparse. A walk along the Dofasco Trail then to the Vinemount Swamp shows a great diversity of species, just with a bit less acoustic enthusiasm. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Revival" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-0636 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzDrink Your Tea, Eastern TowheeA brief hike in Westover, Ontario where the Eastern Towhee and Field Sparrow are encountered. Also, a brief recording of Eastern Towhee in the Dundas Valley. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Parhelion" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-04-0213 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzCicayda, CicahdaRed-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. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music from Scott Buckley. Creative Commons sounds from the Hamilton Naturalists' Club. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-3028 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzGrand Ole OspreyRiparian and urban habitats are explored along the Grand River in Waterloo, Ontario. Osprey, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay, and many more species are featured. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Circuits" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-2334 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Wrath of a House Wren ScornedThe sounds of a lazy August afternoon hike: green frogs, Red-winged Blackbirds, House Wren, Barn Swallows, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Jack the Lumberer" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-1928 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Black-billed Cuckoo Funeral MarchAt the Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve, Common Yellowthroats, Field Sparrows, and two species of cuckoo are found. For those with High Frequency Hearing Loss (HFHL), you may alternatively download "Songbirding Under 5kHz". Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kevin McLeod. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-1627 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzGnatcatcher vs. RedstartBlue-grey Gnatcatchers, American Redstarts, Warbling Vireos, and more are found within Princess Point Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Desperation" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-1221 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSo Similar Sounding: Savannah, Song SparrowA birding walk through Johnson Tew Park in Greensville, including Song and Savannah Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Red-winged Blackbird, and an elusive Orchard Oriole. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Kevin McLeod. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-0930 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzScarlet Tanager, a.k.a. the Sore-throated RobinGoing deeper into the old growth section of McMaster Forest reveals Scarlet Tanagers, more Wood Thrush, Red-eyed Vireos, and more. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-0532 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzA Ping-Pong Song: Field SparrowsA birding hike through the tallgrass prairie of McMaster Forest in Hamilton, Ontario, featuring Field Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, and Wood Thrush. Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Slow Burn" and "I Feel You" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-03-0232 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBirdsong Identification Quiz (Season 1)Put your birdsong ID skills to the test, with this selection of clips from Season 1 of Songbirding. Scroll down to the bottom for the answer. A trailer for the second season is at the end as well! Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Creative Commons music by Alexander Nakarada. ==QUIZ ANSWERS BELOW== . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2020-02-1522 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBarrow Bay, Part 3 (S1 Finale)Season Finale. 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.com2020-02-1426 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBarrow Bay, Part 2Dark-eyed Juncos, Black-throated Blue Warblers, and more are found along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment over Barrow Bay. 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.com2020-02-1319 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBarrow Bay, Part 1Hermit Thrush and various warblers are found in this unique rocky forest along the Niagara Escarpment. 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.com2020-02-1224 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSt. Jean Point in SoundscapeA soundscape captured at St Jean Point Nature Reserve. Featured: Northern Waterthrush, Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler, American Redstart, Red-winged Blackbird, Song Sparrow, Black-and-white Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Northern Flicker. A clip of each species identified can be viewed on this eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S64338267 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...2020-02-1130 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBirding Out And AboutA 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.com2020-02-1029 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzAlvar Bay, Part 3More 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 at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-02-0319 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzAlvar Bay, Part 2American 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/people/Erokia/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-01-2729 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzAlvar Bay, Part 1Summer 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 Jordan Powell – https://freesound.org/people/Erokia/ Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2020-01-2030 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSwan Lake Lane, Part 2A 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.com2020-01-1324 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSwan Lake Lane, Part 1No 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.com2020-01-0625 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzChristmas Bird Count Special, Part 2Winter 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.com2019-12-2527 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzChristmas Bird Count Special, Part 1Black-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.com2019-12-2225 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Forty Hills RoadA 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.com2019-12-1619 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzMTB Adventure Park, Part 4On 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://5khz.songbirding.com2019-12-0919 minSongscapesSongscapes8 p.m. EvensongSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.Audio engineering by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org...2019-12-0700 minSongscapesSongscapes7 p.m. DenouementSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.Audio engineering by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org...2019-12-0700 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzMTB Adventure Park, Part 3Two 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://5khz.songbirding.com Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 fo...2019-12-0232 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzMTB Adventure Park, Part 2Deeper 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 your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Songbirding Under 5kHz.2019-11-2520 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSongscapes: The "Sore-throated" Vireo(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...2019-11-2122 minSongscapesSongscapes6 p.m. UndulationsSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.Audio engineering by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org...2019-11-1900 minSongscapesSongscapes5 p.m. RainfallSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a  charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/so...2019-11-1800 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzMTB Adventure Park, Part 1A 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 podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Songbirding Under 5kHz.2019-11-1829 minSongscapesSongscapes4 p.m. BroodingSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.Audio engineering by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org...2019-11-1700 minSongscapesSongscapes3 p.m. Distant ThunderSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake    Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a    charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton,    Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important    Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA).    It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-11-1600 minSongscapesSongscapes2 p.m. WindsSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.Audio engineering by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org...2019-11-1500 minSongscapesSongscapes1 p.m. HorizonSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake   Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a   charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton,   Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important   Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA).   It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-11-1400 minSongscapesSongscapes12 p.m. ForeshadowingSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake  Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a  charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton,  Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important  Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA).  It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songs...2019-11-1200 minSongscapesSongscapes11 a.m. ReposeSongscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake  Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a  charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton,  Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important  Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA).  It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada. Audio engineering by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songs...2019-11-1100 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzBackroads of the Ferndale FlatsDusty 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 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Songbirding Under 5kHz.2019-11-1124 minSongscapesSongscapes10 a.m. Morning CalmAfter hours of intense morning songs, a new calm begins to establish itself.Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.2019-11-0959 minSongscapesSongscapes9 a.m. Wax and WaneA song cycle of waxing and waning intensity begins. Pauses between songs become longer, then shorter, then longer again.Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse...2019-11-0859 minSongscapesSongscapes8 a.m. Songs SustainedAs the morning songs continue, some Black-capped Chickadees arrive with both songs and calls.Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one of the most biodiverse wetlands in all of Canada.2019-11-0700 minSongscapesSongscapes7 a.m. TerritoryWith the dawn chorus complete, the Red-winged Blackbirds disperse to their daytime territories, with just a few staying behind. Red-eyed Vireos, Carolina Wren, Indigo Buntings, Yellow Warblers are just some of the other species that emerge from the cacophony.  Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a N...2019-11-0600 minSongscapesSongscapes6 a.m. The Golden HourAs more birds awake, so do some insects, and squirrels. In the distance, the sounds of a city waking to a new day.Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a National Historic Site, a Nationally Important Bird Area (IBA), and an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). It is one...2019-11-0500 minSongscapesSongscapes5 a.m. Morning TwilightThe day begins with the occasional call of the green frog, and distant singing Red-winged Blackbirds and American Robins.As the light emerges, bird songs are brought to the fore, and more species add their voices to the building dawn chorus.Songscapes Season 2: A Day in Cootes Paradise was recorded on July 5, 2019 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Cootes Paradise is a 1500 acre wetland on the western edge of Lake Ontario, owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), a charitable organization. It lies alongside the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The site is a...2019-11-0500 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Juniper Flats, Part 3Ovenbirds, 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 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Songbirding Under 5kHz.2019-11-0422 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Juniper Flats, Part 2A 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 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Songbirding Under 5kHz.2019-10-2824 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzSpooky Songbirding Halloween SpecialAn 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. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If...2019-10-2512 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSpooky Songbirding Halloween SpecialAn 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. Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding2019-10-2512 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastThe Juniper Flats, Part 1Warblers 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. Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding2019-10-2124 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzThe Juniper Flats, Part 1Warblers 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 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off for 4...2019-10-2123 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzLindsay TractThe 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.com Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-da20d0 for 40% off...2019-10-2121 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastLindsay TractThe 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/ Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no...2019-10-2121 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzOtter Lake, Part 3Trail 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 Creative Commons sounds by Jordan Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2019-10-1424 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastOtter Lake, Part 3Trail 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/ Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding2019-10-1423 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzOtter Lake, Part 2Edge 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 Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2019-10-1426 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastOtter Lake, Part 2Edge 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 Powell. Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding2019-10-1426 minSongbirding Under 5kHzSongbirding Under 5kHzOtter Lake, Part 1Hiking 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 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 Powell. Find out more at http://5khz.songbirding.com2019-10-1428 minSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastSongbirding: A Birding-by-ear PodcastOtter Lake, Part 1Hiking 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 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/ Support Songbirding: A Birding-by-ear Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding2019-10-1427 minSongscapesSongscapesWho cooks for you?On a cold February night, deep in the woods of Hayesland Swamp, a lone Barred Owl sings its telltale "Who cooks for you?" song.Recorded on February 3, 2019 at Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary in Flamborough, Ontario.Audio editing by Rob Porter and Simon Carter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-08-0607 minSongscapesSongscapesThe Hungry HawkOnce fledged from the nest, juvenile Red-tailed Hawks still require regular feeding by the parents. As you will hear in this soundscape, they are not subtle! Also heard in this soundscape: Indigo Bunting, Song Sparrow, Field Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Tree Swallow, American Robin, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and more.Audio editing by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-07-1721 minSongscapesSongscapesWood ThrushThe song of the Wood Thrush is one of the most widely-loved songs of all North American birds. Known by the mnemonic "ee-oh-lay", the male song is able to produce two notes at the same time, giving it a flute-like quality. This is a blend of two recordings, recorded on July 1, 2018 & June 30, 2019 at McMaster Forest in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with an iPhone 6S and Edutige EIM-001 microphone. Audio recording and editing by Rob Porter. For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes 2019-07-0715 minSongscapesSongscapesGunk, Gunk!The Green Frog is a fairly common amphibian found in eastern North America in shallow, permanent water features. It's well known for its "gunk, gunk!" call.In this soundscape you'll hear it along with many other wetland and forest edge singers: Swamp Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Yellowthroat, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Chipping Sparrow, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and more.Recorded on July 1, 2019 at Britton Tract in Halton, Ontario, Canada with an iPhone 6S and Edutige EIM-001 mic.Audio recording and editing by Rob Porter.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-07-0442 minSongscapesSongscapesThe "Sore-throated" VireoThe Yellow-throated Vireo shares much in common with it's 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...2019-06-3017 minSongscapesSongscapesCreekside with the Eastern Wood-PeweeKnown for the distinctive "puh-wee" call, the Eastern Wood-Pewee is a very common breeding bird in forests throughout eastern North America.They are also very persistent, seeming to sing constantly throughout the day and sometimes continuing long after sunset until it's truly dark out.This soundscape features a nearby flowing creek within a ravine of a small patch of old growth forest. It captures a more lively early morning pewee song transitioning into the simpler and more relaxed song heard throughout the day.Recorded on June 16, 2019 at McMaster Forest in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.2019-06-261h 18SongscapesSongscapesAn Urban MeadowlarkThe Eastern Meadowlark is typically found at agricultural sites throughout southern Ontario, but can sometimes be found at large open parkland in urban areas.In this soundscape you'll hear both the song and "rattle" call of the Eastern Meadowlark. In the background you'll hear various species such as Red-winged Blackbird, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Common Grackle, Northern Flicker, Chipping Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Yellow Warbler, an unknown woodpecker species pecking away at a tree, and a brief cameo by the elusive Orchard Oriole.Recorded on June 23, 2019 at the Elam Martin Farmstead in RIM Park...2019-06-2412 minSongscapesSongscapesOh Sweet Cacophony!The song of the White-throated Sparrow, known by the mnemonic "Oh Sweet Canada, Canada, Canada!", is considered to be one of the most musically pleasing songs... when there is just one bird singing.What happens when several White-throated Sparrows sing together in dawn chorus? The effect is likely to be described differently by each listener. For many it might be described as a soundscape of eerie other-worldly birds. To the musically-trained ear it may induce cringing.And, while the sparrows in this recording are mostly singing in the background, their songs dominate the mood of...2019-06-0916 minSongscapesSongscapesInterview With the CatbirdAt 5:13 a.m. on May 31 of this year, a male Gray Catbird perched right in front of our field recorder and gave us a nine-minute "interview". The very next morning at nearly the exact same time, he give us another six minutes. Gray Catbirds are mimics -- males sing to impress potential mates with their diverse repertoire. Studies have found that catbirds with the highest number of different songs and calls are preferred for mating over less well-versed singers. While there are a wide variety of background singers in this recording, the catbird was so...2019-06-0715 minSongscapesSongscapesRedstarts of the Lake Huron FringeThe American Redstart is an abundant and friendly warbler that can be found in deciduous forests and forest edges. It has a fairly simple and short warble, with a fairly wide range of variability in the song. In this soundscape, they are singing nearly constantly. This soundscape was recorded at MacGregor Point Provincial Park along the Old Shore Road Trail on May 19, 2019 using an iPhone with an Edutige EIM-001 omnidirectional microphone. This recording was done one week before the start of the annual Huron Fringe Birding Festival. Heard in this recording are: American Redstart, Black-throated...2019-05-2753 minSongscapesSongscapesThe "Variable" Warbler, Part 2: Golden-winged WarblerTogether the Blue-winged Warbler and Golden-winged Warbler form a species complex that isn't fully understood. Each species can breed with the other, and produce offspring hybrids that themselves can produce further offspring, leading to all kinds of variations in plumage. This unfortunately has lead to a competition that the Blue-winged Warbler is winning: it is "breeding out" the Golden-winged Warbler throughout much of its traditional range. In this part we hear the Golden-winged Warbler's "Bee-buzz-buzz-(buzz)" song, which sounds more like buzzing than warbling. This soundscape was recorded at MacGregor Point Provincial Park on May 19, 2019...2019-05-2008 minSongscapesSongscapesThe "Variable" Warbler, Part 1: Blue-winged WarblerTogether the Blue-winged Warbler and Golden-winged Warbler form a species complex that isn't fully understood. Each species can breed with the other, and produce offspring hybrids that themselves can produce further offspring, leading to all kinds of variations in plumage. This unfortunately has lead to a competition that the Blue-winged Warbler is winning: it is "breeding out" the Golden-winged Warbler throughout much of its traditional range.In this part we hear the Blue-winged Warbler's respiratory-sounding "Bee-buzzzzz" song, which sounds more like buzzing than warbling.This soundscape was recorded at McMaster Forest in Hamilton, Ontario on...2019-05-2011 minSongscapesSongscapesWinter Wren on a Summer DayThe Winter Wren can have one of the most lengthy continuous songs of all of Ontario's breeding birds, and is amongst one of the loudest in spite of its tiny size. This soundscape was recorded at Petrel Point Nature Preserve in Red Bay, Ontario in July of 2018. Heard in this recording: Winter Wren, Great-crested Flycatcher, Black-throated Green Warbler, American Redstart, Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Robin, Common Grackle, Brown Creeper, Yellow Warbler, and more. Audio editing & recording: Rob Porter Audio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project of the...2019-05-1536 minSongscapesSongscapesArrival of the Northern WaterthrushThe Northern Waterthrush arrives late April in the Hamilton area, preferring swampy forested habitat. Its song is described as a loud and ringing warble, that accelerates into a jumble of quick notes. For the trained ear, it is similar to the related Yellow Warbler.This soundscape is derived from recordings made in the morning of April 25, 2019 at Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary, Flamborough, Ontario.You will hear: American Robin, Northern Waterthrush, Wild Turkey, Song Sparrow, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Black-capped Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Red-winged Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Rusty Blackbird (very...2019-05-0926 minSongscapesSongscapesSongs of the Spring FloodsIn 2019, the Hamilton Naturalists' Club acquired a new property in the Upper Hayesland Swamp, known now as the Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary. It is a flooded forest in the spring, providing habitat to many wetland wildlife species.This soundscape opens with harsh song of the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus), and as the morning progresses the soft and airy songs of the Winter Wren and Brown Creeper are heard. A lone Wood Duck makes a "splash" part way through.You will hear: Wood frog, chorus frog (background), Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, Song Sparrow, Wood Duck.2019-05-0318 minSongscapesSongscapesWhip-poor-willA short recording that includes the song of the Eastern Whip-poor-will. This species is now only heard and seen in the Hamilton area during migration, as the local breeding populations have all collapsed. To hear one sing, you need to be up at night or at dawn during the brief migration window as they are a nocturnal bird.This song was a pleasant surprise discovery in our recordings. This recording begins at 5:41 a.m., April 24, 2019 at McMaster Forest in Ancaster, Ontario.Heard singing, calling, or both in this recording: Eastern Whip-poor-will, American Woodcock, Song Sparrow...2019-04-2906 minSongscapesSongscapesEarly Spring Dawnsong at McMaster ForestThis urban recording begins at dawn with the wind-down of the outlandish nocturnal mating calls ("peents") and display of the American Woodcock. Next comes the Song Sparrow and Northern Cardinal as the light grows. Finally, the Field Sparrows and Eastern Towhee begin their songs. Of the songbirds of the Hamilton area, these represent a mix of early migrants and year-round resident species.This soundscape was edited from recordings of the morning of April 10, 2019 at McMaster Forest in Ancaster, Ontario. This was the very first day the Eastern Towhee was heard singing at McMaster Forest on recording, which...2019-04-2637 minSongscapesSongscapesEdge HabitatBirds can be most abundant along "edge" habitats--between one discrete habitat and another. Here you will hear a mix of urban birds--Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove--along with the boreal species Yellow-rumped Warbler and a lakeside Song Sparrow. This soundscape was recorded close to a small road that divides ancient cedar forest from lake in a cottage setting.Recorded at Isthmus Bay, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada in July 2018.Audio editing: Rob PorterAudio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature...2019-04-2016 minSongscapesSongscapesMany QuestionsThe Red-eyed Vireo is known for its repetitive song, which can sound like a loop of questions and answers. They sing throughout the summer in forests across Eastern North America, even in the hot afternoons. You may also hear a warbler or two as well... Recorded on July 19, 2018 at Otter Lake, on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula, Ontario, Canada.Audio editing: Rob PorterAudio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-04-1922 minSongscapesSongscapesThe Song Dogs of WinterThroughout the winter, we have recorded many Eastern Coyotes, also known as the "song dogs". This is a collection of coyote choruses in multiple locations near Hamilton, Ontario throughout the winter of 2019.Audio editing: Rob PorterAudio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.Original raw recordings are available under Creative Commons license at archive.org.For more information, see http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes2019-04-1508 minSongscapesSongscapesApril MorningsongA continuous soundscape of morning field recordings from the Vinemount Meadows Nature Sanctuary in Vinemount, Ontario, Canada on April 7, 2019. Mildly edited to remove louder anthrogenic sounds. You will continually hear: Song Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, and American Robin Also present from time to time: Mallard (or American Black Duck) , Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, White-throated Sparrow, European Starling, Northern Cardinal, Savannah Sparrow, Common Grackle, Blue Jay, American Crow, Downy Woodpecker , Eastern Meadowlark, Brown-headed Cowbird , Red Squirrel, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Dark-eyed Junco, and Winter Wren. Audio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project & Hamilton Naturalists...2019-04-1326 minSongscapesSongscapesThe Chorus Frogs of VinemountA continuous soundscape of nocturnal field recordings from the Vinemount Meadows Nature Sanctuary in Vinemount, Ontario, Canada in the very early hours of April 7, 2019. Mildly edited to remove louder anthrogenic sounds. You will continually hear Chorus Frogs. You will occasionally hear: Mallard or American Black Duck , Canada Goose, and Great Horned Owl (very, very quietly). You might also very briefly hear: Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, and American Tree Sparrow. From the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project & Hamilton Naturalists' Club. Audio editing: Rob Porter Original raw field recordings are available under...2019-04-1340 min