Example 2 – DIY, H2a, DIY, H2a (every 8 seconds)

Long-Eared Owl

This is, to me, the bravest LBJ (little brown job) of all. During the breeding season Meadow pipits perform what is know as ‘parachute’ display flights, in order to attract a mate. It literally gives itself away as if singing ‘i’m all yours, take me!’ (or the peregrine falcon will…). You can hear the beautiful descending notes in this recording, made on a windy day.

Species: Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis)
Date and time of recording: 16 March 2021, 9am
Location: Aghatirourke, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Habitat: Moorland

Gear: 
Sennheiser MKH30 and MKH8060 in mid-side
Sound Devices 744t recorder

Nikon D750 Camera
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
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Tamron 150-600mm Telephoto Lens
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Wildlife hide tent
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Rode VideoMicro On-camera Directional Microphone
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K&F Tripod
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Meadow Pipit of Aghatirourke

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AMB85 Iceland: Wind 4

I put these mics underneath some broad-leafed plants so you can hear the rain drops striking the leaves, as well as the wet ground and standing water in places below sometimes.  The birds, insects, amphibians, and ??? are active and becoming more vocal, this was the aftermath of a thunderstorm in Ecuador.   

Ecuadorian Amazon- Light Rain on Broadleaves with Active Wildlife

Demo of the SFX library "Florida Thunder" by Eric Berzins. https://www.asoundeffect.com/sound-library/florida-thunder/

Florida Thunder SFX Library Demo

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AMB90 Redwoods: Wind

Not rain, but the sound of frass being thrown down by tens of thousands of caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) eating their way through the tree canopies. SE Catskills.

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Sundown Wild Forest 3:19am (pt. 1)

Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo Provincial Reserve, home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the world.

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Magellanic Penguins - Punta Tombo (Argentina)

Recorded with a matched pair of Rode Nt1 A in a very hot night of June in Noto Valley, Sicily.

Photo
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Night Crickets in Noto Valley, Sicily

Soft sand being blown over a hard crust of sand on a dune in the Namib desert. Read about my expedition to Namibia at https://mindful-audio.com/blog/namibia-sound-recording-2020

Skeleton Coast - Sand Dune In Moderate Wind

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Ecuadorian Amazon- Light Rain on Broadleaves with Active Wildlife

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