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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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