During my time in Johnston Harbour and Pine Tree Point, I occaisionally will hear a kinglet sing. But so far I will either only hear the bird briefly, or at a distance.
That’s about to change though. I’m continuing the hike along the trail north of Pine Tree Harbour, about to come across a cedar swamp with a very different mix of bird species than I’ve been finding around this area.
Credits
Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: <a href="https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062" rel="nofollow">https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062</a>
This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>. 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: A Birding-by-ear Podcast.

During my time in Johnston Harbour and Pine Tree Point, I occaisionally will hear a kinglet sing. But so far I will either only hear the bird briefly, or at a distance. That’s about to change though. I’m continuing the hike along the trail north of Pine Tree Harbour, about to come across a cedar swamp with a very different mix of bird species than I’ve been finding around this area. 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 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: A Birding-by-ear Podcast.

During my time in Johnston Harbour and Pine Tree Point, I occaisionally will hear a kinglet sing. But so far I will either only hear the bird briefly, or at a distance.
That’s about to change though. I’m continuing the hike along the trail north of Pine Tree Harbour, about to come across a cedar swamp with a very different mix of bird species than I’ve been finding around this area.
Credits
Songbirding was recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: <a href="https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062</a>
This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinecast</a>. 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: A Birding-by-ear Podcast.

Scouting Pine Tree Harbour, Part 2

Let's go birding by ear! Guided by award-winning naturalist and field recordist Rob Porter, the Songbirding podcast is an audio nature documentary that takes you on guided hikes while you learn the songs of dozens of North American songbird species. Entirely recorded in the field, and equally ideal for learning or relaxing to. You won't hear any other podcast quite like this. 

Songbirding has been four-time nominated as Best Science Podcast for the Canadian Podcast Awards. 

You can start with any episode in any season. Season 1: Bruce Peninsula, Ontario; 2-3: Southern Ontario; 4: Mid-western & Southern Ontario; 5: Johnston Harbour, Ontario; 6: Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania; 7: Kananaskis Country, Alberta.

For those with high-frequency hearing loss, please search for "Songbirding Under 5kHz". 

Credits

Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
Cover art by Lauren Helton - https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/

About the Host

Rob is a software engineer and naturalist in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the winner of the 2025 Betty Blashill Environmental Prize, and started the Songbirding podcast in 2019. He is also currently the Bird Studies Group Director of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.

Support

Support the show at https://songbirding.com/support

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Let's go birding by ear! Guided by award-winning naturalist and field recordist Rob Porter, the Songbirding podcast is an audio nature documentary that takes you on guided hikes while you learn the songs of dozens of North American songbird species. Entirely recorded in the field, and equally ideal for learning or relaxing to. You won't hear any other podcast quite like this. Songbirding has been four-time nominated as Best Science Podcast for the Canadian Podcast Awards. You can start with any episode in any season. Season 1: Bruce Peninsula, Ontario; 2-3: Southern Ontario; 4: Mid-western & Southern Ontario; 5: Johnston Harbour, Ontario; 6: Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania; 7: Kananaskis Country, Alberta. For those with high-frequency hearing loss, please search for "Songbirding Under 5kHz". Credits Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. Cover art by Lauren Helton - https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/ About the Host Rob is a software engineer and naturalist in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the winner of the 2025 Betty Blashill Environmental Prize, and started the Songbirding podcast in 2019. He is also currently the Bird Studies Group Director of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club. Support Support the show at https://songbirding.com/support

Let's go birding by ear! Guided by award-winning naturalist and field recordist Rob Porter, the Songbirding podcast is an audio nature documentary that takes you on guided hikes while you learn the songs of dozens of North American songbird species. Entirely recorded in the field, and equally ideal for learning or relaxing to. You won't hear any other podcast quite like this. 

Songbirding has been four-time nominated as Best Science Podcast for the Canadian Podcast Awards. 

You can start with any episode in any season. Season 1: Bruce Peninsula, Ontario; 2-3: Southern Ontario; 4: Mid-western &amp; Southern Ontario; 5: Johnston Harbour, Ontario; 6: Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania; 7: Kananaskis Country, Alberta.

For those with high-frequency hearing loss, please search for "Songbirding Under 5kHz". 

Credits

Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.
Cover art by Lauren Helton - https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/

About the Host

Rob is a software engineer and naturalist in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the winner of the 2025 Betty Blashill Environmental Prize, and started the Songbirding podcast in 2019. He is also currently the Bird Studies Group Director of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.

Support

Support the show at https://songbirding.com/support

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