Episodes

  • A Sore Sounding Song (Scarlet Tanager)
    Jan 12 2026

    As the hike to Hector Falls continues, Scarlet Tanagers and many other songbird species are encountered.

    More about Scarlet Tanager: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Scarlet_Tanager

    eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430

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    Credits

    Songbirding: 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/5344062
    Creative Commons music is from Josh Woodward.

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    29 mins
  • A Perfect July Morning (Hooded Warbler)
    Jan 11 2026

    It’s my first morning in Allegheny National Forest and the weather is clear and sunny — a perfect July day for recording birdsong.

    I’ve parked at the same trailhead for Hector’s Falls as I did the evening before. This time I’m planning to make it all the way to the falls, and perhaps beyond.

    More about Hooded Warblers: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Warbler

    You can also listen to my Birdsong Serenades episode about Hooded Warblers as a subscriber to the Songbirding Studios Patreon, or Apple Podcasts channel.

    eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430

    Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

    Credits

    Songbirding: 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/5344062
    Creative Commons music is from Josh Woodward.

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    23 mins
  • The Hermits of Allegheny (Hermit Thrush)
    Jan 9 2026

    It’s almost sunset and I’ve driven to the closest trailhead I see on the map near to where I am camping: a trail leading to Hector Falls, in the Tionesta Scenic Area.

    More about Hermit Thrushes: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/overview

    You can also listen to my Birdsong Serenades episode about Hermit Thrushes as a subscriber to the Songbirding Studios Patreon, or Apple Podcasts channel.

    eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115082556

    Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

    Credits

    Songbirding: 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/5344062

    Creative Commons music is from Scott Buckley, Kira Daly, Josh Woodward and Jason Shaw.

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

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    28 mins
  • 2023-24 Christmas Bird Count Special
    Jan 9 2026

    The Christmas Bird Count is a census of birds in the western hemisphere that is held between December 14 and January 5 each winter.

    It was devised originally as an alternative to the 19th century tradition of hunting birds at Christmas, and has evolved to become the longest running citizen science project.

    There are tens of thousands of participants - seeking out and counting tens of millions of birds each year.

    2023 will be the 124th year of the Christmas Bird Count. If you don’t already participate in one, as of this episode’s release in November of 2023, you still have plenty of time to find and join a count local to you.

    This episode was recorded while participating in the 102nd Hamilton Christmas Bird Count on December 26th, 2022.

    Credits

    Songbirding is a Songbirding Studios production, and was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062

    Creative Commons music is by Scott Buckley.

    For more information about the Christmas Bird Count, see: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count

    The eBird checklist for the outing this episode was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S124632617

    Support Songbirding Under 5kHz by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/songbirding-hfhl

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

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, 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.

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    33 mins
  • Migrations in the Quietude, Part 4 (finale)
    Sep 28 2025

    After two hours along Crane River, the birdsongs are still very intense. In this final episode of the season, we’ll continue to listen to the migrant warblers and other songbird species, one last listen to the birds of Johnston Harbour.

    Credits

    Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062

    Creative Commons music by REW<<

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

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, 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.

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    25 mins
  • Migrations in the Quietude, Part 3
    Sep 26 2025

    It’s been an hour and a half since I started listening and watching the migrant songbirds along Crane River, and the peak of activity has yet to arrive.

    Credits

    Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062

    Creative Commons music by REW<<.

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

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, 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.

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    29 mins
  • Migrations in the Quietude, Part 2
    Sep 25 2025

    It’s been about an hour and I’m still exploring the short stretch between Crane River and Scuggog Lake — it seems the longer I’m here, the more migrant songbirds arrive.

    Credits

    Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062

    Creative Commons music by REW<<

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

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, 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.

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    29 mins
  • Migrations in the Quietude, Part 1
    Sep 24 2025

    It’s early morning on the 19th of May 2023, and while the dawn has brought some songs, it’s a relatively quiet day… so far.

    But as we follow the Crane River to Scuggog Lake, migrant songbirds begin arriving.. continuously, for hours.

    In these final episodes of this season of Songbirding, I aim to document the spectacle of this songful migration event.

    Credits

    Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.

    The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062

    Creative Commons music by REW<<

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

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, 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.

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    32 mins