By Alan Dalton
A journey into the wonderful world of field recording birds in their natural environment. Join me at Wild bird Acoustic's to experience incredible soundscapes of wild birds, here in Sweden and furt
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In the final episode of the opening season I begin with a lovely sound magazine of random recordings made here in Sweden, with some wonderful recordings of a wide range of species for the listener's to enjoy...
I talk a little about my thoughts for the upcoming second season, with a few thoughts on the direction of the podcast in the future as well as discussing the journey of the podcast to date.
A second sound magazine deals with nocturnal migration, before a third concrening diurnal migration is presented. Both of these detail vocalizations of migrating birds in the skies over Sweden, a subject that I am deeply interested in. I hope these will be informative and of practical use for enthusiasts of birders with an interest in this area.
Finally, I finish with a wonderful, long recording of a special species, a wonderfully atmospheric recording of very high quality, which I hope listeners will enjoy.
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In this episode of Wild Bird Acoustics, I focus on the sounds on Autumn. In the initial sound magazine, I will take listener's to the coast of Västerbotten in Northern Sweden. I will share a collection of field recordings of local species, as well as passage migrants, revealing a cross section of the incredible sounds to be expected in this incredible part of the world, during the busiest period for migration of many species of bird.
The second sound magaizine will feature visible migration and the calls of migrant species as they move southwards along the coastline at Landsort, Sweden. This premier site for active migration has provided me with some wonderful audio of migrant species over the past few years and here, in the penultimate episode of my first podcast season, I take a deep dive into the sounds of those species. This is a celebration of the autumn period and I hope it will whet listeners appetite for the coming autumn, wherever your location...
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In this episode, I take listeners on an acoustic journey through Sweden's autumn landscape with a focus on wild bird acoustics. I will share audio of different bird species ranging from the Firecrest to the European Marsh Harrier, Redwing, Northern Lapwing and more, recorded at different locations like Hällögern and various site around Stockholm. I also provide a glimpse into my recording process and future plans for the podcast, including the potential for bonus episodes and updates. Additionally, I discusses bird behaviors, migratory patterns, and the unique auditory experience of birding in Northern Sweden.
00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics
01:23 Exploring the Sounds of Late Spring
01:43 The Journey to Season Two of Wild Bird Acoustics
02:11 Diving into the Late Spring Sound Magazine
02:28 The Magic of Birding in Sweden
07:07 The Excitement of Birding Up North
10:48 The Beauty of Autumn Birding
12:02 The Thrill of Birding in Stockholm City
14:32 The Joy of Birding at Dam Torp
15:17 Birding at Norrjärva Fältet
20:40 Blyth's Reed Warbler at Näsby Slot
36:40 The Future of Wild Bird Acoustics
37:18 The Enchantment of Birding in Northern Sweden
38:03 Early morning recording at Hallegern
47:29 The Allure of Birding at Västerbotten
56:05 NocMig in Northern Sweden
01:16:05 Conclusion: Call to Action
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Episode 17 of Wild Bird Acoustics see's me take listeners deep into the world of early Summer soundscapes of Sweden, comprising audio recorded in June 2022. The episode delves into carefully selected audio recorded at various locations, including Stockholm City, Snosätra, Angarn Reserve, Vallentuna, Sandemar Reserve, Landsort, Nacka Reserve, and Hällögern in Northern Sweden. I discuss bird species such as Blyth's Reed Warbler, Collared Flycatcher, Corn Crake, Great Reed Warbler, Icterine Warbler, European Nightjar, and Marsh Warbler. I also share thoughts about the equipment used for field recording, and encourage listeners to venture out at night, in order to field record night singing species. Toward the end, I introduce some fantastic binaural recordings from Halligan in Västerbotten, which I hope will be a fully immersive audio experience for listeners, with some wonderful surround sound recordings shared in the second sound magazine of the episode.
00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics
00:38 Summer Recording experiences in 2022
02:23 Exploring the Sounds of Summer in Sweden
02:41 Mimicry; Blyth's Reed Warbler
09:23 Collared Flycatcher
12:34 Corn Crake
16:00 Great Reed Warbler
20:37 A Master Singer; Icterine Warbler
29:08 A nocturnal Nightjar Experience
35:41 Marsh Warbler at Hagby Eco Park
42:45 Binaural Recording at Hallegern
45:12 The immersive sounds of Hallegern in July
01:00:33 Hobby
01:02:18 Little Gull
01:09:39 Spotted Redshank
01:11:43 Tufted Duck
01:14:34 Conclusion and call to action
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In this episode I discuss some of the wonderful species available in Sweden during the month of June. During the midsummer period here in Sweden, some special species appear in Sweden. In 2022, I made a special effort to locate several scarce breeders and the result was some superb audio of a range of incredible songsters...
The latter half on the podcast will bring us to the Baltic coastline of Västerbotten in Northern Sweden. Here in this remote and quiet area, summer breeding species provide the focus for my field recording efforts and here I will introduce you to a wonderful location, the tiny island of Hällögern. This will serve as an introduction to an area I have spent many happy weeks exploring, as I talk you through my efforts sound recording at this picturesque and largely undisturbed part of the world. A place that remains relatively secluded and undisturbed by modern standards, it makes the perfect environment for the field recorder to work in....
00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics
01:08 The Evolution of the Podcast
01:50 Exploring the Sounds of Midsummer in Sweden
03:08 The Magic of field recording at Night
03:39 Field recordings of summer species...
13:52 An outstanding Nocturnal Mimic
36:34 The Sounds of Northern Sweden
44:17 The Use of Passive Recorders
01:05:25 The Future of Wild Bird Acoustics
01:07:14 Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this episode, I take listeners on an auditory journey through the sounds of the bird world in midsummer Sweden. The podcast depicts the vivid acoustics of several bird species in their respective habitats, specifically during the month of June when many scarce species can be unearthed on breeding territory. Summer birding emphasizes the importance of recognizing bird sounds over visibility due to lush vegetation. Here, I explore habitats like wetlands, woodlands, and even urban spaces. Bird species featuring here include Collared Flycatcher, Great Reed Warbler, Marsh Warbler, Blyth's Reed Warbler, Red-breasted Flycatcher, European Nightjar, Spotted Redshank, and Little Gull, among others. I hope the podcast successfully immerses the audience into the tranquil wilderness of Sweden through the audio presented...
Following a whistle stop tour of the areas around Stockholm, I will bring you north, to the peaceful island of Hällögern. Here, in July, I have spent hundreds of happy hours recording the soundscape in this remote and pristine landscape. It is a pleasure to record here and be able to share the sounds of Northern Sweden with you all here on Wild Bird Acoustics.
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An episode devoted entirely to the wonderful nocturnal world of bird vocalization. In the feature sound magazine, I start with an unforgettable night spent at Angarn Reserve, a recording session that was carried out completely under the cover of darkness. I visited the area in the hope of recording Spotted Crake, a well known nocturnally displaying species. This was a night that will live long in my memory as everything went according to plan. Spotted Crake were present in breathtaking numbers and their song strophes were ringing out all over the wetland. The darkness further revealed many other night singers. Join me as I talk you through an incredible night out in the field and share some quite incredible audio with you as I do so...
Staying on the nocturnal theme, late summer and early autumn will soom be upon us and this is when my mind turns towards recording migration, once again. My second segment of the episode will detail some rather nice nocturnal audio from a host of nocturnally migrating species. All of the audio here has come from my Landsort listening station, a wonderful venue to record nocturnal migrants.
Join me for this carefully edited soundbite, a wonderful introduction into the world of the night singers...
00:01 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics
00:44 Exploring the Magic of Night Singing Birds
02:24 The advantages of Field Recording at Night
05:10 An unforgetable night at Angarn Reserve
06:07 Various recordings from the Reserve
07:22 A Nocturnal tour of Angarn Reserve
26:44 Nocmig Corner: Nocturnal Migration
28:00 Exploring the Sounds of Nocturnal Migration at Landsort
50:32 General discussion about Night Recording
52:57 Conclusion and Farewell
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In this episode of Wild Bird Acoustics, I will take listeners on an audio journey into Sweden's birdlife. The initial site for this episode is the Sandemar Reserve, located southeast of Stockholm city which is noted for its diverse range of bird species. Sit back and listen to the sounds of this wonderful venue, as I share captured sounds of various species including the Common Rosefinch, Marsh Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Common Redshank, Common Snipe, and Northern Lapwing among others. Although road noise poses a minor distraction, it is generally manageable and doesn't diminish the overall field recording experience.
A second sound magazine, comprising more recent audio from 2023, will further immerse the listener in the wonderful late Spring soundscape here in Sweden, a time when the countryside is, quite simply, alive with birds.
The episode concludes with an encouraging note to listeners to engage more with birds in the field and I hope this may encourage a few listeners to consider possibly taking up field recording as a hobby.
00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics
00:49 Exploring Sandemar Reserve in Sweden
02:36 Recording Techniques and Challenges
03:40 First Sound Magazine: Field Recording at Sandemar Reserve
24:25 Reflections on Podcasting and Sound Recording
25:02 Second Sound Magazine: Late Spring in Sweden
26:04 Future Plans and Challenges for Wild Bird Acoustics
01:02:51 Conclusion and call to action.
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In this simple episode, I have a wonderful sound magazine to share, featuring some of my favourite species. Late May is an incredible time to field record, with most species having returned to breeding territory all over Scandinavia. As a result the natural soundscape is in full flow and the natural environment is flooded with the sounds and songs of a host of wild bird species. Some of these are widespread here in Sweden, whilst others took time and patience to track down and record. At time, one has to get out of your comfort zone and get out in darkness, in order to record those elusive night singing species. The dawn chorus is quite incredible at this time of the year and there is so much to get out and listen to in a period of just a few short weeks!
The episode also features the first of many educational segments concerning diurnal migration. The VisMig Files, as they will be called, will focus on the various calls of diurnally migrating birds. In this episode, I focus on two classic autumnal migrant species and play a number of recordings of both....
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A further deep dive into the wonderful sounds of Sweden in late Spring. This is a period, during which, the landscape is filled with the sounds of returning summer migrants. It is a time of auditory wonder, as the landscape slowly fills with the sounds of prospective summer breeders.
Looking forward to the second half of the episode I have put together an introduction to VisMigging. After nature has taken it's course and the breeding season has come to an end, the stage is set for the epic Autumn migration of many bird species. Here in Sweden, the early morning skies are filled with the calls and vocalizations of migrant birds, as they make their way southwards. At many sites, the incredible spectacle of migration can be enjoyed by sitting out during the early hours, observing these birds as they pass overhead. In this sound magazine, I will take you through the basics of watching, as well as listening, for visibly migrating birds over the Autumnal period...
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.