In this episode, I am joined by Ramit Singal to delve into the depths of audio recording! We discuss the sounds birds make (both vocal and non-vocal), how recording bird sounds can shed light on many aspects of birds' lives, and how to start recording bird sounds as a beginner. We also discuss birds' different 'dialects', using sound to discern between similar-looking species, and the best habitat types to record bird sounds in. Additionally, we touch on the differences between birding in Australian and India, the playfulness of birds, pelagics and much more!

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Season 5, Episode 2

#birding #soundrecording #audio  

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00:00 Introduction
05:18 What aspect of birding brings you the most joy?
08:22 How birds generate empathy in us and birds' playfulness
12:15 What sparked your interest in birds?
16:12 Differences in birding between Australia and India
21:11 Group vs. solo birding
23:52 Tasmanian birding
26:54 Pelagics
30:45 Recording bird sounds
01:11:43 What other groups of animals do you record sounds of?
01:15:25 Using sounds in ornithology research
01:17:08 Different bird 'dialects'
01:20:38 Similar-looking species
01:22:33 Best habitat types to record sounds in
01:25:58 Ramit's tips for beginner sound recordists
01:29:07 Bird monitoring and public engagement
01:41:04 What's your favourite bird?
01:44:41 What's your dream bird?
01:46:02 What's your dream birding destination?
01:50:22 Conclusion

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Recorded on ZOOM on 25th June 2023

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