Wild Bird Acoustics

Send us a textIn 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...Support the showSubscibe to Wild Bird Acoustics here;https://wildbirdacoustics.buzzsprout.comLots more audio related material here at my long running website;https://blogbirder.blogspot.com/

Send us a textIn 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 Acoustics01:23 Exploring the Sounds of Late Spring01:43 The Journey to Season Two of Wild Bird Acoustics02:11 Diving into the Late Spring Sound Magazine02:28 The Magic of Birding in Sweden07:07 The Excitement of Birding Up North10:48 The Beauty of Autumn Birding12:02 The Thrill of Birding in Stockholm City14:32 The Joy of Birding at Dam Torp15:17  Birding at Norrjärva Fältet20:40 Blyth's Reed Warbler at Näsby Slot36:40 The Future of Wild Bird Acoustics37:18 The Enchantment of Birding in Northern Sweden38:03 Early morning recording at Hallegern47:29 The Allure of Birding at Västerbotten56:05 NocMig in Northern Sweden01:16:05 Conclusion: Call to ActionSupport the showSubscibe to Wild Bird Acoustics here;https://wildbirdacoustics.buzzsprout.comLots more audio related material here at my long running website;https://blogbirder.blogspot.com/

Send us a text 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 Acoustics00:38 Summer Recording experiences in 202202:23 Exploring the Sounds of Summer in Sweden02:41 Mimicry; Blyth's Reed Warbler09:23 Collared Flycatcher12:34 Corn Crake16:00 Great Reed Warbler20:37 A Master Singer; Icterine Warbler29:08 A nocturnal Nightjar Experience35:41 Marsh Warbler at Hagby Eco Park42:45 Binaural Recording at Hallegern45:12 The immersive sounds of Hallegern in July01:00:33  Hobby01:02:18  Little Gull01:09:39 Spotted Redshank01:11:43 Tufted Duck01:14:34 Conclusion and call to actionSupport the showSubscibe to Wild Bird Acoustics here;https://wildbirdacoustics.buzzsprout.comLots more audio related material here at my long running website;https://blogbirder.blogspot.com/

Send us a textIn 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 Acoustics01:08 The Evolution of the Podcast01:50 Exploring the Sounds of Midsummer in Sweden03:08 The Magic of field recording at Night03:39 Field recordings of summer species...13:52 An outstanding Nocturnal Mimic36:34 The Sounds of Northern Sweden44:17 The Use of Passive Recorders01:05:25 The Future of Wild Bird Acoustics01:07:14 Conclusion and Call to ActionSupport the showSubscibe to Wild Bird Acoustics here;https://wildbirdacoustics.buzzsprout.comLots more audio related material here at my long running website;https://blogbirder.blogspot.com/