Rob Porter | Songbirder
@songbirder.social
I collect hobbies for a hobby! Birding, retro gaming, programming, nature, field recording...
Creator of Songbirding podcast. Bird Studies Director at @hamiltonnature.org. Widower and former cancer caregiver. #HamOnt
https://songbirder.social
Creator of Songbirding podcast. Bird Studies Director at @hamiltonnature.org. Widower and former cancer caregiver. #HamOnt
https://songbirder.social
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Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
For those in the Hamilton, Ontario area, come join us for the Christmas Bird Counts this winter!
#HamOnt #birds #birding #ChristmasBirdCount
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#HamOnt #birds #birding #ChristmasBirdCount
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Register Now for Hamilton Christmas Bird Counts 2025-26
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November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
For those in the Hamilton, Ontario area, come join us for the Christmas Bird Counts this winter!
#HamOnt #birds #birding #ChristmasBirdCount
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#HamOnt #birds #birding #ChristmasBirdCount
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We’re just normal men
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We’re just normal men
November 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Chaos! This *incredible* new #jwst image shows shells of dust emitted over the last 700 years by a system of 3 aging stars. The 2 main stars tear through space at an astonishing ~2000 MILES PER SECOND, whereas the 3rd star cuts through the dust like a knife. More: science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
Webb First to Show 4 Dust Shells 'Spiraling' Apep, Limits Long Orbit - NASA Science
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a first of its kind: a crisp mid-infrared image of a system of four serpentine spirals of dust, one expanding
science.nasa.gov
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Chaos! This *incredible* new #jwst image shows shells of dust emitted over the last 700 years by a system of 3 aging stars. The 2 main stars tear through space at an astonishing ~2000 MILES PER SECOND, whereas the 3rd star cuts through the dust like a knife. More: science.nasa.gov/missions/web...
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Research aimed at reducing conflict between humans and gulls has shown that Herring Gulls recognize and react to angry, raised voices. #ornithology
Yes, shouting at seagulls actually works, scientists confirm
This is one of the few times shouting might actually help.
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Research aimed at reducing conflict between humans and gulls has shown that Herring Gulls recognize and react to angry, raised voices. #ornithology
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Become a Sanctuary Steward! 🌿
We're looking for volunteers to help monitor our nature sanctuaries. Properties in need of a steward include Amaolo, Margaret McWhinnie, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Spooky Hollow, Thomas and Mary Young, and Vinemount. Email Jen Baker at [email protected] if interested.
We're looking for volunteers to help monitor our nature sanctuaries. Properties in need of a steward include Amaolo, Margaret McWhinnie, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Spooky Hollow, Thomas and Mary Young, and Vinemount. Email Jen Baker at [email protected] if interested.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Become a Sanctuary Steward! 🌿
We're looking for volunteers to help monitor our nature sanctuaries. Properties in need of a steward include Amaolo, Margaret McWhinnie, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Spooky Hollow, Thomas and Mary Young, and Vinemount. Email Jen Baker at [email protected] if interested.
We're looking for volunteers to help monitor our nature sanctuaries. Properties in need of a steward include Amaolo, Margaret McWhinnie, Sheelah Dunn Dooley, Spooky Hollow, Thomas and Mary Young, and Vinemount. Email Jen Baker at [email protected] if interested.
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The province of #Ontario has posted for comment plans to amalgamate the conservation authorities, open for comment until Dec 22.
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities | Environmental Registry of Ontario
Ontario is proposing changes to improve the conservation authority (CA) system to free up resources for front-line service delivery to help protect communities and better align the work of CAs with pr...
ero.ontario.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The province of #Ontario has posted for comment plans to amalgamate the conservation authorities, open for comment until Dec 22.
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
The province of #Ontario has posted for comment plans to amalgamate the conservation authorities, open for comment until Dec 22.
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities | Environmental Registry of Ontario
Ontario is proposing changes to improve the conservation authority (CA) system to free up resources for front-line service delivery to help protect communities and better align the work of CAs with pr...
ero.ontario.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The province of #Ontario has posted for comment plans to amalgamate the conservation authorities, open for comment until Dec 22.
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
I’m not sure why amalgamation, considering what happened when they did this with municipalities. Hopefully w/feedback they will reconsider
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
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The roadside 'flight diverters' cut monarch deaths by about 50 percent.
Texas' new 'butterfly nets' are saving monarchs from becoming roadkill
The roadside 'flight diverters' cut monarch deaths by about 50 percent.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The roadside 'flight diverters' cut monarch deaths by about 50 percent.
We’re live now! Starting very soon www.youtube.com/live/v_MYowo...
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We’re live now! Starting very soon www.youtube.com/live/v_MYowo...
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TONIGHT: Queer Ecology - A Celebration of Human & Non-human Diversity
Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary.
📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON)
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary.
📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON)
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
TONIGHT: Queer Ecology - A Celebration of Human & Non-human Diversity
Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary.
📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON)
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Listen to May Matchim highlight a few of the plants + animals around us that challenge heteronormativity and the sex binary.
📅 Nov 10, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton ON)
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Wow is blue sky super broken lately? I can’t seem to take or upload video, and searches on the topic just time out. Tried to login to Flashes but it doesn’t support custom handles I guess, only .bsky.social handles 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Wow is blue sky super broken lately? I can’t seem to take or upload video, and searches on the topic just time out. Tried to login to Flashes but it doesn’t support custom handles I guess, only .bsky.social handles 🤔
Low light capabilities of modern phones is wild
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Low light capabilities of modern phones is wild
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🔊Go listen to Marco's awesome new podcast on bioacoustics! I might be partial, but both guests ( @nicolasmathevon.bsky.social & @mhoeschele.bsky.social ) are beyond amazing💚🎶
🎼What is octave equivalence?
🎶Do animals use notes and octaves?
In the second episode of Acoustic World, we talk about it with @mhoeschele.bsky.social from ARI Vienna’s "Musicality and Bioacoustics" group.
Free now on Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/7m6Y...
#acousticworld #bioacoustic #podcast
🎶Do animals use notes and octaves?
In the second episode of Acoustic World, we talk about it with @mhoeschele.bsky.social from ARI Vienna’s "Musicality and Bioacoustics" group.
Free now on Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/7m6Y...
#acousticworld #bioacoustic #podcast
A choir which sounds different
open.spotify.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🔊Go listen to Marco's awesome new podcast on bioacoustics! I might be partial, but both guests ( @nicolasmathevon.bsky.social & @mhoeschele.bsky.social ) are beyond amazing💚🎶
This new phone of mine can do a decent bird photo if the bird is fairly close up. 🪶
Yellow-rumped Warbler at McMaster University’s west campus this morning.
#YellowRumpedWarbler #birding
Yellow-rumped Warbler at McMaster University’s west campus this morning.
#YellowRumpedWarbler #birding
November 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This new phone of mine can do a decent bird photo if the bird is fairly close up. 🪶
Yellow-rumped Warbler at McMaster University’s west campus this morning.
#YellowRumpedWarbler #birding
Yellow-rumped Warbler at McMaster University’s west campus this morning.
#YellowRumpedWarbler #birding
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What's happening in November? ❄️
▪️ Nov 1: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 2: Fall Bird Count
▪️ Nov 8: WELO KBA Survey
▪️ Nov 8: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 8: Rock for Nature Concert
▪️ Nov 10: Monthly Meeting
▪️ Nov 15: 'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek
▪️ Nov 15: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 17: Bird Study Group
▪️ Nov 1: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 2: Fall Bird Count
▪️ Nov 8: WELO KBA Survey
▪️ Nov 8: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 8: Rock for Nature Concert
▪️ Nov 10: Monthly Meeting
▪️ Nov 15: 'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek
▪️ Nov 15: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 17: Bird Study Group
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
What's happening in November? ❄️
▪️ Nov 1: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 2: Fall Bird Count
▪️ Nov 8: WELO KBA Survey
▪️ Nov 8: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 8: Rock for Nature Concert
▪️ Nov 10: Monthly Meeting
▪️ Nov 15: 'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek
▪️ Nov 15: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 17: Bird Study Group
▪️ Nov 1: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 2: Fall Bird Count
▪️ Nov 8: WELO KBA Survey
▪️ Nov 8: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 8: Rock for Nature Concert
▪️ Nov 10: Monthly Meeting
▪️ Nov 15: 'Novembirding' at Spencer Creek
▪️ Nov 15: Invasive Shrub Pull
▪️ Nov 17: Bird Study Group
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Catbirds, White-throated Sparrows, a whole lot of insects, and maybe an owl?
The 2025 Songbirding Halloween Special is out 🎃🪶
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The 2025 Songbirding Halloween Special is out 🎃🪶
pnc.st/s/songbirdin...
Songbirding Halloween Special
Tonight, we take a walk after dark through a swamp full of katydids, crickets, grasshoppers, and maybe an owl...
Credits
Songbirding: Species in Focus is a Songbirding Studios production.
Recorded, ...
pnc.st
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Catbirds, White-throated Sparrows, a whole lot of insects, and maybe an owl?
The 2025 Songbirding Halloween Special is out 🎃🪶
pnc.st/s/songbirdin...
The 2025 Songbirding Halloween Special is out 🎃🪶
pnc.st/s/songbirdin...
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It's been a few years since a new Hallowe'en Songbirding Special.. but before a new one comes out.. here's a few you can enjoy from past years.. 🪶 👇
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
It's been a few years since a new Hallowe'en Songbirding Special.. but before a new one comes out.. here's a few you can enjoy from past years.. 🪶 👇
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TONIGHT - Bird Study Group: Researching & Writing the Birder Murder Mysteries
Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series.
📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series.
📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
TONIGHT - Bird Study Group: Researching & Writing the Birder Murder Mysteries
Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series.
📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Steve Burrows will share a light-hearted look at his path from birder and environmental journalist to author of a best-selling series.
📅 Oct 27, 2025 | 7:30 - 9PM
📍 170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt
🔗 Livestream: buff.ly/libjr2i
Apparently Snow Buntings have sold out to corporate interests 🪶
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Apparently Snow Buntings have sold out to corporate interests 🪶
Weird #Wrensday story. I do a quick search on my Mac for "wren", and this *screenshot* comes up. No filename at all that indicates it is a wren. MacOS is now scanning files and identifying birds on its own 😱 🪶
(To be fair it also included a rather wren-like thrush in the results.. but still.. wow!)
(To be fair it also included a rather wren-like thrush in the results.. but still.. wow!)
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Weird #Wrensday story. I do a quick search on my Mac for "wren", and this *screenshot* comes up. No filename at all that indicates it is a wren. MacOS is now scanning files and identifying birds on its own 😱 🪶
(To be fair it also included a rather wren-like thrush in the results.. but still.. wow!)
(To be fair it also included a rather wren-like thrush in the results.. but still.. wow!)
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Toogle loves carving pumpkins! 🎃
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Toogle loves carving pumpkins! 🎃
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment