Heart's Content Scenic Area is one of the few "old growth" forests in Pennsylvania.Instead of going deep into the old growth though, today I’ll be exploring the picnic area and nearby interpretive trails. It may seem counterintuitive, but the

Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 2 (Wood Thrush)

18 days ago 22m 49s

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: htt

Evening Climb along Deer Lick Run, Part 1 (Dark-eyed Junco)

25 days ago 28m 29s

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/overview

Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 2

Mar 26th, 2024 30m 52s

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/S115878656 Download Merlin Bir

Introduction to Hickory Creek, Part 1 (Mystery Species)

Mar 19th, 2024 20m 57s

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://ebi

Nocturnal Birding (Eastern Whip-poor-will)

Mar 12th, 2024 27m 39s

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

Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 2

Mar 5th, 2024 19m 11s

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: T

Hector Falls Forestry Road, Part 1 (Black-throated Blue Warbler)

Feb 27th, 2024 28m 19s

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 th

The Hike Back, Part 2 (Winter Wren)

Feb 20th, 2024 29m 1s

Conclusion of the Hector Falls hike.More about Winter Wren: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Winter_Wren/overview eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115100430Download Merlin Bird ID today

The Hike Back, Part 1 (Black-throated Green Warbler)

Feb 6th, 2024 27m 8s

I’m beginning my hike back to the main road. One might expect this means we’ll hear the same birds, but that’s not always going to be the case.Some species move around during the day, or might vocalize less or more often, or differently, at di

Hector Falls, Part 2 (Blue-headed Vireo)

Jan 23rd, 2024 18m 43s

I’ve made it to Hector’s Falls - it’s not a very tall waterfall but it is very compelling to look at. The water flows off of a rectangular-shaped rock face, forming a thin silk-sheet like stream of water.Anywhere there is flowing water, there

Hector Falls, Part 1 (Red-eyed Vireo)

Jan 16th, 2024 27m 1s

We’re approaching Hector’s Falls, and the habitat has changed a bit, with a stream alongside a winding single-track trail.More about the Red-eyed Vireo: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-eyed_Vireo/overview eBird Checklist for the outin

A Sore Sounding Song (Scarlet Tanager)

Jan 9th, 2024 28m 23s

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: h

A Perfect July Morning (Hooded Warbler)

Dec 19th, 2023 23m 6s

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

The Hermits of Allegheny (Hermit Thrush)

Dec 12th, 2023 28m 1s

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

Trailer

Trailer for Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest

Nov 30th, 2023 2m

Season 6 of Songbirding is coming soon. We'll be exploring the songbirds of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, USA.CreditsSongbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.Recorded, engineered, narrat

Bonus

2023-24 Christmas Bird Count Special

Nov 14th, 2023 32m 27s

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

Migrations in the Quietude, Part 4 (finale)

Sep 18th, 2023 25m 1s

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

Migrations in the Quietude, Part 3

Sep 11th, 2023 28m 42s

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.CreditsSongbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songb

Migrations in the Quietude, Part 2

Sep 4th, 2023 28m 51s

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.CreditsSongbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob

Migrations in the Quietude, Part 1

Aug 21st, 2023 31m 59s

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 f

The Quiet Before

Aug 14th, 2023 29m 57s

It's mid-May of 2023, and I've returned to Johnston Harbour once again. It's even quieter than I expected, though.. at least, for now.CreditsSongbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The Songbirding cover art (

A June Morning Hike

Aug 8th, 2023 35m 5s

It’s my last day at Johnston Harbour for 2022, and I’m doing an early morning hike - despite some overcast weather, the songs are both abundant and diverse.CreditsSongbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.The S

Return Hike

Jul 31st, 2023 33m 19s

In this final part of this hike, I’m returning back to the trailhead at Pine Tree Harbour. One might assume that it means we’ll hear the same things, but a Wood Thrush is showing me that there’s still new songs to hear along this trail.Credits

Exploring Pine Tree Point

Jul 24th, 2023 29m 25s

I’m continuing to explore the trails that extend from the Kinglet Junction, to see what new habitats I might find. We’ll be hearing from American Redstarts, Nashville Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and more.CreditsSongbirding was recorded,