A mono recording with Wildtronics parabolic dish of a closeup corncrake. What surprised me the most was the wheezing call (1000-2200 Hz) in between the "crex-crex". Most often this call was heard just prior to the song. Not sure if the male prepared itself for the energetic calls. Does anyone know?

Håga, Uppsala. June 16, 2024. 

Wildtronics Parabolic dish + Mixpre 3ii

Wheezing calls of a Corncrake!

Field sound recordist and archivist of vanishing sounds in natural Iandscapes. Highly commended in the Sound of the Year Awards 2024 - Best Natural Sound.

Wheezing calls of a Corncrake!

Bo Söderström