The swallows returned today. They hover like paper cut-outs and then chirp on a wire over the courtyard.

A bonus track to the new album 'Panorama,' which will be released on May 10th. Enjoy the listening and love each other -:::< ! 

Yours, Neu

Swallows day

Swallows in a stone barn - 13th July 2024-5.27am - West Kilcarra

baltic waves

I recorded this track sitting still right beside the lower pond in Vanier Park in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC. It was such a nice evening and when I got there it was relatively quiet. I really enjoyed all the different bird sounds at different distances. But as time went on the area got quite busy with party boats and planes and drones and eventually a dance party nearby. It only occurred to me after I was done recording that it was June 30th, so the eve of a holiday. This is why there was so much more human activity at the pond. It's a nice record of a nice summer evening, even if it is not really representative of what it normally feels like. What was interesting is that about halfway through there was a massive crow protest. I'm not sure what they were protesting but it went on for the rest of the recording even as they made their way to their meeting place before going to roost. Near the end of the recording it's faint but you can hear ducklings calling for their mom's attention through all the noise. 

Recording was made on June 30, 2025 from 19:13 to 19:58.

45 minutes at the Kitsilano Pond - June 30 2025 (binaural)

This recording captures hundreds of Swallows as fed early one morning in a large tree, occasionally flying away collectively before returning again to continue feeding. 

Recorded 09.08.2025
Zoom F3 + 2 x DPA 4060s

Photo credit: Mildeep (CC 2.0)

Swallows Feeding At Dawn - Florac, Cevennes, France

Sound recordist Colin Hunter 
Founder of the World Sounds project

Music is an international language and it's such fun to learn new perspectives on that way... Thank you all for listening and taking part in all these moments 🙏🎶♥️

Jahn Neu, born 22 November 1978, is an trumpet player and composer.

A cabinetmaker by trade.  I have been recording birds for over 42 years.  Even as a seven year old I loved to hear the sound of birds. 
I believe that birdsong is a perfect reflection of the natural environment and yet a part of the experience of the environment.  
Over the years I have made some wildlife films and videos.  For wildlife recording I have been around Ireland, Wales, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Belize, Guyana, Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica. At the moment I have 26 albums of birdsong/nature, most of which can be found here for free download in high quality F.L.A.C. format.
  
Birdsong is Spiritual Medicine,
a Natural Treasure 
and a Companion to Silence.

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