Many farmland birds in Sweden have decreased markedly in numbers during the last 30 years although the rate of decline is not as big during the last decade. I live in a nature reserve, Hågadalen-Nåsten, close to Uppsala where many farmland birds still thrives. This dawn recording starts with a Yellowhammer (background grasshopper warbler and sedge warbler) and continues with a Common Whitethroat (background Skylark). Yellowhammer and skylark are currently red-listed in Sweden. Uppsala, June 30, 2023.

Farmland birds having a difficult time

A long recording of a Common Whitethroat in song on a windy morning at Sandemar Reserve, Sweden. A nice ambience here from the wind through vegetation, whilst a Skylark sings in the background. Recorded with a Tascam FR-AV2 and matched pair of Sennheiser 8020 microphones.

Common Whitethroat in song at Sandemar Reserve

Irish field recordist, now residing in Sweden. I have a deep interest and background in birding, which is reflected in my sound recordings. Follow my podcast, Wild Bird Acoustics, on all podcast providers!

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

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