Tock Tock

I was quite surprised when, with the (brief) rise in temperature, Common Spadefoot Pelobates fuscusadvertising calls were suddenly heard from the canals and ditches surrounding my cabin.However, the species prefers sandy soils (to burrow) and stagnant or slow-flowing water for spawning.So the adjacent environment is a perfect biotope.

A little respect

After a long winter, my local patch is slowly filling up with birds returning from wintering grounds.With their return, the place also fills with sound. One species that stands out visually and acousticallyis the Bluethroat Luscinia svecica.While wildlife photographers bother the males for their striking appearance, the wildife soundrecordist can listen and record the countless… Continue reading A little respect

Better Red Deer than …

Before the political situation in the federal state of Saxony changed so much that one hasto deny any connection to it, I felt kind of a certain connection to many areas around thecity of Leipzig. As with any naturalist, my fieldrecording year was determined by the life cycle of nature.The Red Deer Cervus elaphus rut… Continue reading Better Red Deer than …

In the grey zone

In the northern part of Germany, the distribution of the Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canusshows a larger gap. At the respective edges, the species is consequently found only veryirregularly – the species is a breeding bird only in small numbers very locally. While I was able to observe Grey-headed Woodpeckers regularly during my time in Leipzig,I… Continue reading In the grey zone

Roost

I went to a local common Northern Raven Corvus corax roost. Unexpectedly, it started rainingand it was also very windy. I was a little undecided whether I should perhaps abort the session,but then decided to continue recording that rather rough setting.In the end, I liked the combination of everything much more than a clear recording… Continue reading Roost

Early Spring in Central Sweden

June 2022 In 2013 I met Peter, an experienced ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist from theNetherlands. On sporadic visits over the years, we always talked about possible recordingtrips together. In April the time had come, we went to Central Sweden. Travel planning and research were in his hands, as he knew the target area and… Continue reading Early Spring in Central Sweden

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