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| July in Northern Sweden; Nocturnal Recording at Sandemar Reserve | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:57:25 | |
In this, the finale of the second season, we take an initial trip to Västerbotten, for a relaxing selection of recordings from the coastline in July. I wanted to share some particularly nice audio with listeners in this finale. Along the coastline of Northern Sweden is where I enjoy field recording the most and I thought this would be an apt way to begin the final episode of this second season.. The main sound magazine documents an incredible overnight trip to Sandemar Reserve. I knew when I was putting this sound magaizine together, that it contained some rather special audio. The night in question was quite magical and has remained fresh in my memory, ever since. This was simply a case of saving the best until last and I hope you enjoy this audio experience... The Grand Finale; See you all in 2026 for Season 3! | |||
| The Long Black Veil; Uncovering the Secret World of Tengmalm's Owl | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:00:05 | |
In this episode, the first sound magazine concerns a selection of recordings if diurnal calls at Hällögern, Sweden. Join me as I share audio recordings of some wonderful species in the far north of Sweden. This audio appetizer serves as a starter, in order to warm your ears for the main course... The main feature describes my journey uncovering the hidden migration of a rather special species along the Baltic coastline of Northern Sweden. Tengmalm's Owl is a species I dreamed about as a young birder. Over the course of the last few years, sound recording at night, along the coast of Västerbotten in Sweden, has allowed me a precious glimpse into the wonderful world of one of Northern Europe's most iconic species. The journey I have enjoyed with regard to this particular species has been a wonderful personal experience for me. Join me as I talk you through a voyage of birding discovery, from the first spark of personal joy, when a single call rang out through the darkness, to the resulting unravelling of the hidden world of a very special species... | |||
| An Interview with Bo Söderström | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:29:20 | |
In this episode, I converse with an exceptionally talented and dedicated field recorder, Mr. Bo Soderström. As a field recorder, Bo spends a considerable amount of time in the wonderful wild habitats around Uppsala, Sweden. Here, in mature forest, expansive wetlands and various other locations, he has honed his craft to secure intimate recordings of the birdlife in these very special locations. Here in this this interview, Bo selflessly talks in depth about his own processes and shares some wonderful intimate recordings of the very highest quality. A true journey into sound and a wonderful glimpse into the quiet places he chooses to spend his time within. His immersive recordings will take you into the wilds of Sweden and lift the veil on some of the wonderful birdlife found here... | |||
| Autumn Leaves; Soundscapes from the Far North | 16 Aug 2025 | 01:04:17 | |
Autumn is almost upon us, which means one thing for many active birders, fall migration. For all birders, Autumn is perhaps the most highly anticipated time of year. Migration takes place on an epic scale over the fall months and there is much to enjoy in the field. For many, it is the spectacle of migration itself, that fires the senses. For others, it is the hopes or rarities, vagrant bird that have been swept far from where they ought to be, only to be found on a far flung headland by a lucker observer. For me, it is the rich soundscape overhead, the calls that fill our skies, as passage migrants flood southwards. In this episode, I wanted to delve into some of the wonderful sounds of the Swedish Autumn. I begin with a small audio magazine on the vocalizations of two supremely evolved specialists of Swedish coniferous woodland, Red Crossbill and Parrot Crossbill. These highly adapted, far wandering finches move widely over large areas. Furthermore, they are resilient birds, hardy late Winter breeders and are exceptionally interesting from a sound recording standpoint.. | |||
| Whispers from the North; Autumnal Soundscapes from Hällögern | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:15:53 | |
With autumn approaching, a wonderful time to be out in the field, Wild Bird Acoustics concentrates on an autumnal episode of sounds from the far north of Sweden, along the coast of Västerbotten. Here, in an environment of solitude, I have been collecting audio of the sounds of both resident and passage bird species over the past number of years. In this episode, I share audio from the autumn of 2024. The first sound magazine concerns nocturnal migration at Hällögern, a simple round up of my higher quality recordings, all made at night at this location over the course of early autumn in 2024. This should appeal greatly to those listeners with a keen interest in nocturnal migration. The main sound magazine concerns recordings made over a nine day period in late September 2024 at the site. Despite windy conditions over most of the period, which resulted in a poor period of active diurnal migration, I still managed to record some wonderful audio. I fervently hope this will be enjoyed by listeners. | |||
| The Fruits of 2024; The Sound Identification of migrating Buntings | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:57:27 | |
Another audio packed episode at Wild Bird Acoustics! I begin with a magazine entitled 'The Fruits of 2024', a random collection of field recordings, all of which were taken over the course of Spring 2024. I had a wonderful time visiting different locations at that time, simply recording the wonderful soundscapes I came across whilst out in the field. As I often do, I simply wandered around various locations, letting the sounds of singing birds define what I recorded next, at times, simply moving from one songster to the next... Following this rather random sound magazine, a more planned and researched piece which I have put together carefully over the past year. This extensive sound magazine concerns the sound identification of migrating Buntings. Buntings are widespread Autumnal migrants and they remain one of my favourite species groups. As you will know by now, I am extremely drawn to migrating passerines and there is nothing I enjoy more than being out at dawn, monitoring fall migrants as they move southwards. Visible migration can be challenging and there is much to learn. Often, as large numbers of migrants can be high overhead on mornings such as this, an extensive knowledge of vocalizations and calls is the key to unlocking the secrets of migration. This sound guide to Buntings has been formulating in the recesses of my mind for a few years now. It has taken me many years to collect enough audio to finally tackle this project, featuring one of my favourite groups of passerine species. The audio here has been gleaned from many early morning sessions. Establishing two listening stations here in Sweden has proved the key to unlocking this particular box, allowing me to accumulate a large amount of reference material to work with and share. I really hope this can help encourage others to get out into the field and enjoy the incredible spectacle that is bird migration. Buntings are a fascinating group of species and several species are recorded on passage here in Sweden. Here, I take a deep dive into the calls of a number of species that occur here and discuss each in turn.... | |||
| The Hällögern Diaries; The Best of 2024 | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:56:41 | |
Over the course of 2024, I spent several weeks at coastal Västerbotten, field recording birds on the tiny island of Hällögern. During the summer months, this was often a rather relaxed affair and I frequently left microphones in the field for long periods. often in areas where I knew certain species frequented. As the island is wonderfully quiet in the summer at night, long soundscapes were often my focus, but within these long recordings there were many wonderful moments. I wanted to share some of that audio in this episode. At this same location, as summer moves into autumn, many migrant bird species begin to funnel southwards along the Swedish coastline. This stream of migration is something that I am always drawn towards and there is nothing better for me than standing out at a coastal site in fall as the sun rises. Birds begin to move overhead from first light and soon after dawn, on a good morning, the skies are filled with the contact calls of many migratory species as they move overhead. There are many locations to witness this spectacle, but the far north holds a special place in my heart to witness this. Along the coast of Västerbotten, the silence is only broken by the sounds of migrant birds, making it the perfect site for the field recorder to monitor and record migrant birds. In this main sound magazine, I share some wonderful audio highlights from 2024 from my favourite part of Sweden. Think of it as an audio diary of sorts... I will wind down with a relaxing soundscape from the same part of the world, recorded earlier in the year, at a time when the sun barely drops below the horizon. Recording under the midnight sun is the best time to record the incredibly peaceful sounds of Arctic Terns, as they forage in still conditions. | |||
| The Sound Identification of Migrant Eurasian Skylark and Woodlark; The Echoes of May | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:50:25 | |
Firstly, a short sound magazine dealing with the calls of Eurasian Skylark and Woodlark on spring passage here in Sweden. One is a species that is widespread over much of Europe, the other a local breeding species, which is highly sought after by birders. Both species are magnificent songsters, both are migratory and both are species recorded overhead at migration watchpoints. I this section, we will look into their typical calls, whilst on active migration. As always, this is followed my the main course, a michelin star journey into the auditory soundscapes field recorded in late May 2024. Join me as I talk you through my experiences in May 2024, whilst out enjoying the sounds here in Sweden and listen into the soundscapes I recorded in late spring of 2024. These are the sounds of wild Sweden in late May, many of the field recordings are a few minutes long and will allow for an immersive and relaxing listening experience. | |||
| The VisMig Files; Summer Soundscapes from Västerbotten | 01 Jun 2025 | 01:00:22 | |
I open this episode with another edition of the VisMig Files. Here I run through some of the Spring migration highlights from my main listening station at Landsort. As usual, I have tried to include only the better quality audio files, recorded during the months of March and April of various migrant species, all recorded early in the morning as they made their way north over the island. The main feature relates to a midsummer trip to Hällögern, a small island located on the coast of Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Here is where I unwind each summer, relaxing in the solitude and silence that this wonderful location offers. The island is full of breeding bird species and their calls and songs fill the air, here in the land of midnight sun. In this sound magazine I have put together a particularly relaxing collection of audio, in order for listeners to experience the wonderful sounds of Hällögern for themselves... | |||
| Winter Recording in Stockholm City; Autumn Recording in Västerbotten. | 16 May 2025 | 01:01:41 | |
In the initial sound magazine in this episode, I discuss winter recording close to home, in Stockholm City. Winter in Sweden is generally quite harsh, but a milder season than is usual over the course of 2024/25 saw me venture out into the field around Stockholm City, where I managed to get some lovely recordings, despite the urban setting. In this sound magazine, I hope to highlight the possibilities of field recording close to home, even in an urban setting. The second sound magazine will take listener's further north, to the coastline of Västerbotten, during the autumn period. Over the course of late autumn 2024, I deployed a passive recorder along the coastline of Northern Sweden, primarily to document the migration of a wide range of species in the area, by day and night. The autumnal sounds at this location are quite remarkable, as a host of migrant species funnel southwards along the coast at this time of year. A wide range of interesting resident species add further interest at this location and some of the recordings captured can often be quite wonderful. Join me as I share some of the audio bycatch at this wonderfully quiet and remote location... | |||
| An Interview with Magnus Robb | 01 May 2025 | 01:37:52 | |
In this episode, the second interview of the season, I was delighted to welcome Magnus Robb to Wild Bird Acoustics. As a member of 'The Sound Approach to Birding' team, Magnus Robb will need little introduction to many of the podcasts listeners. Magnus is widely respected as prolific field recorder of birds and has traveled very widely in his capacity as member of the Sound Approach team over the past twenty years or more. In this respect, he brings a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise to any conversation involving bird vocalizations. In this interview, Magnus discusses various aspects of his experiences with field recording birds, his work with the Sound Approach team and kindly shares some remarkable audio from some of the most remote corners of the world. | |||
| Nocturnal Migration at Landsort; A Song for Spring | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:06:50 | |
In this episode, firstly, a short sound magazine that serves as an overview of my nocturnal recordings at Landsort, Sweden, over the course of the spring season in 2024. As always, plenty of interesting nocturnal migrants were identified moving over the island, a superb location for passage of many bird species at this time of the year. I discuss some of the better quality recording that were secured over the season here and share some thoughts on these.. The main feature, which follows the introductory segment, is a sound magazine comprised of various field recording taken over the course on the spring season in 2024. Here, I have delved into my library of audio from the Spring of 2024, a period when I was extremely active and spent a lot of time in the field. In essence, a nice collection of random recordings, of various species and locations, for your enjoyment. | |||
| Northern Wheatear Mimicry; Early Spring Soundscapes from Sandemar Reserve | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:50:48 | |
Over the course of Spring 2024, I was presented with a wonderful opportunity to carry out a single species project by way of good providence. It seemed my luck was in, when a single male Northern Wheatear took up territory at Landsort, Sweden. The bird chose to sing regularly on the roof of the island's bird observatory, right next to my deployed SM Mini field recorder. As I began to listen to the recorded song strophes, it was very obvious that this individual was an astounding mimic. This single individual male bird was mirroring it's sonic environment, demonstrating it's ability to mimic species in real time as a life long learner. This prompted me to break down the audio of this incredible little songbird and attempt to unravel the species it was immitating, when it was doing so and whether it was responding to it's immediate environment in real time... Following this initial song magazine, I will bring you on another relaxing acoustic journey. I present a long sound magazine made at a wonderfully biodiverse reserve, just south of Stockholm City. Experience the wonderful early Spring soundscapes at Sandemar Reserve, Sweden. Here there are a number of different habitats, which are full of singing birds in Spring. I spent a lot of time at this very special place in 2024 and managed some rather special audio whilst field recording there. I wish to share this, with you, the listener's... | |||
| An Interview with Teet Sirotkin | 16 Mar 2025 | 01:20:43 | |
In this episode, Wild Bird Acoustic's is delighted to welcome a well known Swedish birding and field recording figure, Mr. Teet Sirotikin, for an extensive interview. In this episode, Teet talks about his sound recording journey and shares some quite incredible audio from many parts of Sweden. Furthermore, we journey to the Baltic States, into Latvia and Lithuania and listen to some incredible recordings and soundscapes, in areas rich in phenomenal birdlife. Join me here with Teet as we discuss his personal voyage into the world of field recording birds, as he shares some simply remarkable recordings from the past couple of decades. Some of the species here include some of the most sought after European bird species. In short, this is a very special episode, which you will not want to miss... | |||
| The Call of Coastal Woodlands | 01 Mar 2025 | 01:00:03 | |
In this episode, I briefly outline my approach to sound recording birds in the field. I share some of my insights into my own recording technicques, give some general tips of what to do and what not to do and offer some advice on recording equipment. | |||
| The Sound Identification of Hawfinch; Echoes from the Woodlands | 16 Feb 2025 | 01:00:36 | |
In this episode, I first take a look at the vocalizations of migrating Hawfinch. This is tha largest finch species in Europe, a stunning looking beast that inhabits in our woodlands here in Sweden. It is a species that is actively sought by birders, due to its scarcity in many parts of Europe. Knowing it calls will give you the edge on finding them, particularly on active migration. | |||
| The Sultans of Spring | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:57:04 | |
In this episode I recount what it is that draws me out into the field to sound record birds, how my interest in field recording initially formed and how it has developed, over the past several years. | |||
| The Quest for Black Gold | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:04:00 | |
In this episode, in the first instance, I take a closer look at the vocalisation of two common migrant species here in Sweden over the Autumn period, Eurasian Siskin and Common Redpoll. Both these widespread European species are common migrants and an understanding of the calls given by both, whilst actively migrating, is fundamental to any birder with an interest in observing migrating passerines in the fall period. | |||
| The Identification of Autumn Pipits by Sound | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:12:46 | |
In this episode, I run through a few random recording from various locations, made over the course of 2024, in order to warm the listeners up and ease them into the New Year with a relaxing sound magazine, full of ambient sound ans bird sound... | |||
| The Calls of Northern Bullfinch; Nocturnal Recording at Bro Reserve | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:01:37 | |
In this, the first episode of the second season of Wild Bird Acoustics, I offer a small educational piece on the vocalizations of Northern Bullfinch, a regular migrant here in Sweden, which periodically appears elsewhere in Europe. | |||
| It's a Wrap; The Season Finale | 01 Sep 2024 | 01:42:49 | |
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... | |||
| Golden Brown; The Sounds of Autumn | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:53:33 | |
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. | |||
| A Taste of Autumn; By Night and Day | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:17:11 | |
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 | |||
| Early Summer in Sweden; Binaural Recording in Västerbotten | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:16:18 | |
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 | |||
| The Magic of Midsummer | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:08:19 | |
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... 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 | |||
| The Sounds of Summer; July in the Far North | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:58:13 | |
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... | |||
| The Night Singers | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:53:59 | |
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... 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 | |||
| Late Spring at Sandemar Reserve; | 16 May 2024 | 01:04:50 | |
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. 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. | |||
| The Joy of Late Spring; The VisMig Files #1 | 01 May 2024 | 00:57:49 | |
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! | |||
| Spring Symphony; An Introduction to VisMig | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:08:34 | |
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. | |||
| The Liquid Strophes of late Spring | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:01:08 | |
In this, the tenth episode, you shall experience the diurnal and nocturnal auditory soundscape of the wonderful avian sounds of Sweden. | |||
| An Interview with Dean McDonnell | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:30:41 | |
A Wild Bird Acoustics interview with Dean Mc Donnell, an Irish birder and field recorder based in Co. Louth, Ireland. During the course of the interview, we discuss birding in the areas Dean has been recording at and he shares some wonderful audio of a wide range of species from the past few years... 00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics 00:50 Interview with Special Guest: Dean McDonnell 01:29 Dean's Journey into Birding 02:29 Exploring Birding Habits and Techniques 08:29 The challenges of Sound Recording in Louth 09:53 The Fascination of Field Recording 11:04 Dean's Recording Equipment 12:45 Birding Locations and Habitats 39:19 Discussing the Sounds of Spring and Summer 41:04 The Intricacies of Birdsong 41:30 The song of Common Cuckoo's 42:59 Alarming birds and Sparrowhawk 45:14 The Sounds of the flood meadow and Eurasian Teal 54:24 The Unique sound of Hoverfly's! 01:12:02 The Song of the Skylark 01:18:20 Echolocation of the Soprano Pipistrelle 01:22:42 The Melody of the Song Thrush | |||
| The Quest for Common Pochard | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:54:42 | |
In this, the seventh episode of Wild Bird Acoustics, we follow my quest to record an elusive duck species, Common Pochard. My eventual aim was to field record the species remarkable courtship display, you can follow that journey in the first section of this podcast. Apart from discussing the challenges of locating and recording this elusive species, I share several other bird recordings captured during these outings, such as the amazing calls of Northern Goshawk, a displaying Little Grebe, singing Goldcrest, and Eurasian Jay mimicking other species' calls. 00:35 The Quest for Common Pochard 01:22 The Challenges of locating breeding Common Pochard 03:40 The final piece of the Jigsaw; Common Pochard's Courtship Display 04:55 Another Journey to Norra Djurgarden 05:06 The Encounter with Common Pochard 06:40 Other Encounters: Coot and Little Grebe 08:43 The Successful Recording of Common Pochard 23:04 A Surprise Encounter with Northern Goshawk 31:16 The Final Recordings and Reflections 32:20 Preview of the Next Episode: Autumn in Landsort 33:20 The Field Magazine: A Day in Landsort 33:40 The Search for Spotted Nutcracker 34:24 Encounters with Bohemian Waxwing and Northern Bullfinch 47:26 Success! An audio recording of Spotted Nutcracker... 53:08 Conclusion and Call to Action | |||
| An Interview with Terry Townshend | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:19:53 | |
http://blogbirder.blogspot.com/2024/02/an-interview-with-terry-townshend-wild.html?m=1 00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics 00:37 Special Guest Introduction: Terry Townsend 01:57 Interview Begins: Terry's Background and Birding Journey 04:00 Birding in China: A Growing Interest 05:13 Terry's Conservation Efforts in China 07:10 The Valley of the Cats Project: A Sustainable Eco Initiative 15:02 The Impact of the Valley of the Cats Project on Local Communities 20:47 The Nocturnal Migration Project in Beijing 32:05 The Future of Bird Conservation in China 36:42 Bird species recorded in the Nocturnal Migration Project 38:23 Discussion on Bird Calls and Frequencies 39:06 Discussing recorded audio over Beijing 40:34 Some insights into Asian nocturnal flight calls 41:04 Nocturnal Bird Migration over Beijing 41:41 Random Asian Bird Species by Sound 53:49 Diurnal Recordings from China/Mongolia and discussion 01:12:22 The Beauty of Bird Sounds in undisturbed habitat 01:14:04 Conclusion: Thoughts on the future of Bird Sound Recording | |||
| If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? | 01 Feb 2024 | 01:12:45 | |
In this episode of Wild Bird Acoustics we move into the Spring season, a time when birds are beginning to flood back into Sweden. The landscape is gradually filled with the sounds of newly returned species, which begin to set up their territories in preparation for the breeding season to come. | |||
| The Reedbed Specialists; Late May at Hjälstaviken | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:02:22 | |
In this bonus episode, I take you out to the reedbeds at the southern end of Hjälstaviken Reserve here in Sweden. This incredible site is one of the premier birding reserves in Uppland, Sweden. It offers a wide variety of species, many of which are to be found in the wonderful reedbed habitat that fringes this freshwater lake. Join me, for a day trip to the site in Late May, when many birds are actively displaying on their respective breeding territories. Experience the wonderful sounds of some rather special species at this wonderful location. 00:00 Introduction to Wild Bird Acoustics 00:03 The Joys of Spring and Bird Watching 01:19 The Arrival of Willow Warbler 03:12 The Return of Wood Sandpiper 03:55 The Early Arrival of Northern Lapwing 04:44 The Sounds of Gadwall and Great Crested Grebe 05:58 The Melody of Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Wryneck 08:14 The Courtship Display of Ring Necked Pheasant 08:59 The Song of Lesser Whitethroat 12:35 A Mixed Singer: Common Chiffchaff 14:58 The Distant Call of Female Northern Eider 17:25 The Busy Woodlands and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker 23:10 The Displaying Common Redshank at Sandimar Reserve 24:40 The Displaying Common Ring Plover 25:55 The Returning Tree Pipit 28:48 The Call of Male Common Redstart 30:20 Conclusion and Reflections on Field Recording | |||
| Looking ahead, a doorstep singer and a trip to the Swedish Archipelago | 16 Jan 2024 | 01:15:03 | |
In this, the fourth episode in the Wild Bird Acoustics opening season, I have a some wonderful audio to share with the listener's. I first take you through a random selection of my recordings, with species from several locations, over the seasons. In this sound magazine, I decided to draw from a wider range of recordings, some late in the year, in order to give an overview of what will be forthcoming in future episodes. | |||
| Turning a New Leaf; Early Spring field recording in Sweden. | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:12:49 | |
The third episode here at wild bird Acoustic's, with three distinct sections for listener's interests. In the first, an older sound magazine of mine, from way back in the mists of time, will take you into the realm of early spring. This sound magazine contains some wonderful audio, taken from several locations, recorded mainly during the month of March. This is a time when resident bird species begin to become more active here in Sweden, beginning to display. The earliest migrants now begin to return and add their voices to the morning soundscape also, heralding the beginnings of a large scale arrival of migrant birds across Scandinavia... | |||
| Winter Recording and the Dark Arts | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:00:36 | |
This episode continues with the theme of winter field recording here in Sweden. Join me to experience the joys of the winter landscape here in Sweden, with two sections to enjoy from the field being published for the first time. | |||
| Winter Recording in Sweden | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Having decided to launch the podcast on New Year's Day, it seemed only fitting it should be themed on winter field recording. Here in Sweden, the landscape is harsh and cold in the depths of winter, but for the field recorder, this can be a rewarding time to venture out into the cold. Sub zero tempertures mean that crystal clear recordings can be made, with the wonderful sounds of freezing ice, falling snow and meltwater streams adding to the ambience of the Swedish countryside. Here, you can get lost in the woodlands and enjoy the sounds of winter. Silent, natural soundscapes can be enjoyed in serene settings. Immerse yourself in the sounds on Sweden during this wonderful season with Wild Bird Acoustic's.... | |||