HeyJaredSongbirding
Let's go birding by ear! Guided by 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.
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Fullerton Loop Trail, Part 1 (opens the original)
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The Fullerton Loop Trail is a half-day hike that gives expansive views over the Elbow Valley in Kananaskis Country. During my trip in early June of 2025, it was full of birdsong, even though the climate felt like winter was still holding on a slight bit. For the next six episodes we’ll be exploring this trail, hearing from an extensive number of species as we pass through open meadows, steep ravines, and dense alpine forest. Credits Songbirding: Kananaskis Country is a Songbirding Studios produc
Species in Focus: Varied Thrush (opens the original)
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The Varied Thrush is a striking species to look at, and a haunting one to hear. The male’s mix of dark colours mixed with orange gradients make them look dressed for Halloween. Their song sounds something between a haunted flute and a referee whistle, and stands out to me as one of the more unique songs of North American species. For this species in focus episode, I’ll be sharing recordings from the Fullerton Trail in 2025, Sheep River and the Rae Glacier in 2026. Credits Songbirding: Kananaskis
Species in Focus: Townsend's Solitaire (opens the original)
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The Townsend’s Solitaire can be a very, very long winded bird. It may have the longest continuous song I’ve ever recorded. To me this bird has always looked like someone had taken a Northern Mockingbird and made it thrush-shaped. It is a mostly-grey thrush with dark wings that can have a small flare of tan colour to them. Its song can sound very finch-like, with a mix of warbles and abrupt changes in pitch. At times, this bird will also sing while flying over its territory. For this species in f
Barrier Lake, Part 2 (opens the original)
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I’m at the top of Prairie View, a broad vista overlooking Barrier Lake. It’s been a long hike up and I’ll be headed back down soon, stopping wherever I hear birdsong. Credits Songbirding: Kananaskis Country is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Townsend's Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062 Creative Commons music is from Bluedot Sessions. Learn how to support the sho
Barrier Lake, Part 1 (opens the original)
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Barrier Lake is one of the most visually stunning locations in Kananakis Country. It is a large, sea-blue lake in a valley surrounded by hills and mountains. For this two-part hike I’ll be climbing to Prairie View, a vista that overlooks Barrier Lake and its valley. Credits Songbirding: Kananaskis Country is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Townsend's Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmad
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