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

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

Measure and Control

March 2022 During a raptor survey in a seemingly endless coniferous forest, I passed a gas measurement andcontrol station. In addition to the visual deplacency in the middle of the forest, I immediatelyrecognised the massive sound that the station produces. After work, it immediately became clear,sound recordings would have to be made here.I could not… Continue reading Measure and Control

Hated but rated

January 2022The year 2021 ended somewhat unexpectedly sound-wise. From the reeds along a small canalI heard sounds that sounded like the muffled mooing of a cow. It turned out to be NutriasMyocastor coypus.Nutrias are rodents from South America, so they are considered an invasive species in Europe.The populations here are offspring of animals abandoned by… Continue reading Hated but rated

First Light

January 2020 Since Marc Namblard released his “Chants of Frozen Lakes” album, I have become more aware of this phenomenon. Ice, in a lake or river bed gets squeezed by changes in temperature and thus produces a wide range of sounds. At the beginning of January I spontaneously had the opportunity to record this phenomenon.… Continue reading First Light

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