Listening Earth - Our Early Years, pt.1
We were there for nearly two months; trekking, exploring, photographing, recording the music - and most importantly, discovering the local birdsong and how to record it. I clearly remember one of o
Recording in India 2006, an introduction
India may seem like an unlikely destination to experience the wilds of nature. With a population of over a billion people, are there any places in the subcontinent that human presence has not over
Listening Earth - Our Early Years, pt.2
Once it was published, Sarah and I decided on a make-or-break move; we let go of the small bush cottage we had been renting, packed our lives in our cranky old 4-wheel-drive (no aircon, no power st
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 1
In this diary of a week in India, we take you to Maharashtra, to the jungles that inspired Rudyard Kipling. We begin having just spent two fruitless but enjoy
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 2
Nagzira's evergreen forest Our driver and guide sleep in the car overnight, parked at the back of our lodge. At 5.45am I go downstairs and wake them. They are both shiver
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 3
I go down to wake the dynamic duo. Satish sleepily winds down the window. "Sorry Sir, program is cancelled". "Why?" "Permissions not granted". Ind
Listening with Andrew & Sarah at Bandipur, pt.1
In the forest of Bandipur An Introduction (from Andrew) Richard and Prue are both our neighbours and very good friends. Over the last seven years we have helped each other build
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 4
Our driver and guide have disappeared. Well, they're not where they're supposed to be. When I go down to wake them, the car is not there and all is quiet. I suspect they have s
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 5
Precisely on 5.30am Satish and Radisham appear at our door, wrapped in blankets and holding a lantern; "Ready sir!!". We're touched, they are genuinely going out of t
6 days at Nagzira Wildlife Reserve; day 6
Our last morning at Nagzira. If we are to obtain any further recordings here, this will be our last opportunity. We decide to make for the narrow valley, and arrive there j
Listening with Andrew & Sarah at Bandipur, pt.2
Part 2. (by Richard Sullivan) Having finally obtained permission to enter the park pre-dawn each morning, the next difficulty we encounter is getting our parks' driver and
Listening with Andrew & Sarah at Bandipur, pt.3
Part 3. (by Richard Sullivan) It is during our final morning in Bandipur that we have our most memorable encounter. The driver appeared to see them first. In an instant we
A Fresh Perspective on Listening to Birdsong
Every two years, the Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group gathers for a workshop, and in October of 2007 we met for a week of talks and social events, on a bush property near Mount Walsh Na
Recordings from Australia's tropical north
In the spring of last year, we spent 6 weeks in the tropical north of Queensland, travelling to country known as The Gulf Savannah. A highlight was Lawn Hill National Park in the far north west of
Recording of 'Indian Jungle Dawn', pt.1
The story of how we came to make this recording begins not in the depths of the forest, but like many of our endeavours in India, in a major city, chasing down bureaucrats. We have arrived in B
Recording of 'Indian Jungle Dawn', pt.2
We drive round a corner to find a dozen villagers running along the road ahead of us. They cast anxious glances behind them as they scatter, but smile as we pull alongside. An animated conversation en
Recording of 'Indian Jungle Dawn', pt.3
Back at the 'Bison Room', a busload of Indian picnickers has arrived out front, and any peace is shattered by the excited screams of children and a boombox Bollywood soundtrack. The riverfront at Tika
Recording of 'Indian Jungle Dawn', pt.4
Shiva sleeps in the vehicle, and we often feel embarrassed to wake him predawn. but this morning he is up at 4.30 knocking on our door. The air is still, and stars shine through the branches overhead,
Recording of 'Indian Jungle Dawn', pt.5
A week later, and we have a crazy plan taking shape. In this time we have crossed Orissa, travelling firstly to Kotagar forest in the southwest, and then Sunaberra in the far west of the state. The
A Bushland Welcome to the Listening Earth Blog
Whether you are a regular customer, newsletter subscriber, friend, or have just found us by a happy accident of surfing - we welcome you, one and all. We hope you enjoy this blog. Before you read a
Upcoming field trip to Thailand & Malaysia
Over the next two months, Sarah and I shall be recording and photographing in the forests of Thailand and Malaysia. For those of you placing orders during this time, Alison will be attending to inq
Thailand, pt. 1 - Nam Nao
We were anticipating tropical heat on this trip, but the dry Australian summer has not prepared us for the humidity here. Yesterday we sat at lunch with a British expat who was eating an ice cream a
Thailand, pt. 2 - Thung Salaeng Luang & Mae Wong
Thailand's border with Myanmar (Burma) is a curious area. The last hills of the great Himalayan range separate two Buddhist nations with a long history of conflict. Last week we visited the ancient
Thailand, pt.3 - Khao Yai & Kaeng Krachen
I thought I was recording a tropical waterfall, but no, it was just the sweat pouring off me. We have never been so uncomfortably hot and sticky. And it was only 5.30 am. This is Khao Sok Natio
Thailand, pt.4 - The Andaman Sea Islands
I have to mention the Thai Longtail. Not because it is some exotic tropical bird, and sadly not because it is rare or nice to listen to. No. Longtails are both ubiquitous and very, very unpleasantly n
Thailand (Malaysia), pt.5 - Fraser Hill
The monsoon has finally caught up with us. Not in a torrential downpour kind of way - just steady soaking rainstorms that last an hour or so each day. But it is enough to bring the leeches out in plat
Why do we visit zoos?
What is the purpose of zoos? Education? Conservation? Entertainment? Or mere business enterprise? Sarah and I were left pondering this question after a recent visit to Jugong Bird Park in Singapore.
The Haunting Song of Gibbons
Gibbons are quite common in Thailand's tropical forests, and their haunting calls can be heard most mornings. During our recent 2 months in Thailand, we recorded them on several occasions, thei
'The Bush Mafia'
Honeyeaters are probably a nuisance to many small forest birds. They can be numerous, and are often quite territorial, with a habit of mobbing and chasing off smaller species. In some, such as
Noise Pollution
When in India, we found ourselves amused at the variety and volume of car and truck horns. From reedy wheezes, old-time 'honks', blarting farts, to an ear-splitting rack of air horns - the range of so
New nature sounds album release: "The Blue Mountains"
Nature sounds recorded in the Blue Mountains National Park feature in our latest album release: "The Blue Mountains". The album is an evocative sound journey into the nature of one of Au
'In a Sheltered Valley' nature album
When Sarah and I first began Listening Earth in 1993, I had no training or guidance in how to go about recording nature sounds. I simply turned the recorder on when something interesting caught my ear
New nature sounds album release: "Shama Song"
Nature sounds recorded in Thailand feature in our latest album release: "Shama Song". This album highlights one of the most beautiful singers in the bird world. Album description: Th
Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) - sounds and images
Swift Parrots (Lathamus discolor) are pretty little creatures. Not only are they beautiful birds, but there are estimated to be only a few thousand of them left in the wild. 'Swifties' bree
'Tropical Night' nature sounds album - an introduction
Being in a tropical forest in the depths of night can be one of the most relaxing and meditative experiences for me. In total darkness, with a chorus of nocturnal insects chiming in the night air, I w
The nature sounds of Uluru and the Australian desert
The average time that visitors stay at Uluru (Ayres Rock) National Park is only one and a half days. Which is not only surprising, but very sad, as Uluru is far more than just a picture postcard to be
A beautiful nature sound recording - Pied Butcherbirds in the Australian Outback
There are times when nature's sounds and the physical landscape come together to create a moment that is utterly magical. Such an occasion involved the voice of one of the world's most sublime son
Amphibian Fascinations - 'Frogs, Frogs, Frogs!' nature sounds album
Frog choruses are very appealing, and make some of the most musical of nature recordings. Which is odd in a way, because frogs have very little vocal expression. Sure, they make great noises, but they
Nature sounds from a Pine Meadow in Thailand
A Rufous Woodpecker flew across the open meadow, toward the grove of pine trees in which I was sound recording. It landed on a tree nearby, and I could see its lovely, rusty plumage illuminated by the
Wonderful spring birdsong!
Spring is well underway around home here in Victoria, and the bush is alive with birdsong. We've been out and about recording in recent weeks, with some lovely results. In late September, Sarah and
"Happy Budgies" - wild budgerigar sounds promote wellbeing of pet birds
To see budgerigars in the wild is a wonderful experience. In the drier parts of Australia, they are found in sometimes huge flocks, taking to the air with a roar of wings, their green and yello
Into the unknown in remote India - Recording "Indian Woodland Birdsong"
"But you will not be finding any birds singing in that area sir!" The Indian National Parks officer smiled reassuringly at me from behind his desk. My heart sank. "How do y
Recording nature sounds in Africa
The African landscape is dominated by big animals; wildebeest, zebra, elephant, lions - the animals people come from all over the world to see. For me as a nature sound recordist, they posed both a
'Cycling the Sandstorm' - cycle touring Outback Australia video
Last spring, Sarah and I undertook a cycling journey through the outback of NSW. We conceived the trip as an opportunity to see whether we could do our recording field trips by bicycle. But
10 Misconceptions about Nature Recordings
Recording the sounds of nature is an unusual occupation, and we often find that people misunderstand the nature of our work. Here are our Top Ten popular misconceptions about nature recordings!
Victorian Bushfires - Our update for friends
As many of you are aware, Victoria is enduring one of its worst national disasters ever. As I write, 131 people are confirmed dead in horrendous bushfires, and there is an expectation that as emergenc
Beautiful nature sounds from an ephemeral lake in the desert.
Here is a short sound sample of what we heard on those evenings. The full recording is featured on our album 'Meditation at Pine Lake', which can be purchased on CD or as a digital download from
A Madrigal of Magpies
This audio sample features three excerpts from album tracks. The first minute or so is from a morning in bushland, and you can hear the Magpies’ typical daytime call, including some nice warb
A plump Quail is a happy Quail
The nature sound album 'A Morning in the Australian Bush' features a beautiful diversity of Australian birdsong, and is available on CD or by digital download from our website: www.listeningearth.c
The most beautiful birdsong?
What is the most beautiful songbird in the world? If we mean 'musical to our ears', then surely one of our favourites would be the Malabar Whistling Thrush, Myophonus horsfieldii, of India.
Nature sounds of India's remarkable 'Rann of Kutch'
At 4 a.m., It felt like we were driving across the surface of the moon. Overhead the stars shone; hard diamonds in an inky sky. The ground over which we drove was a featureless plain o
The sounds of the sea
'Call of the Ocean' was our first coastal album, recorded at various locations from Phillip Island in Victoria to the north coast of NSW. It features a diversity of recordings, taking the listener
Elizabeth 'Bun' Skeoch - 1919-2009
Some of our customers have written to us in the last 6 months, curious that there does not appear to have been anything new added to our Listening Earth site; no blogs, no new albums. There is a re
Our pilgrimage to Rottnest Island
Firstly, many thanks to those of you who wrote after our recent blog and newsletter, expressing condolences on the passing of my mother. It was comforting for both Sarah and myself to read your kind a
The 'song' of the Club-winged Manakin
Birds don't just make sounds by singing, they use mechanical and 'body sounds' to communicate too. 'Bill-clicking' is a widespread behaviour, and is sometimes combined with normal vocalising, as wi
Bird illustration gifts for my 50th birthday
I have just celebrated my 50th birthday with a lovely gathering of friends and family at our home. What I want to share with you here are two delightful drawings gifted to me by dear friends.
Chasing the Dawn Song of the Tawny-crowned Honeyeater
It was 2.30am, and Sarah and I listened as gusts of wind and occasional rain-squalls lashed our tent. Our plan of arising early to record the morning's birdsong was not looking very hopeful.
The Australian Bustard; a photo gallery
The Australian Bustard, Ardeotis australis, is a majestic bird of open country in the remoter parts of Australia. Having grown up in the heart of urban Sydney, I thought of these lordly bir
I and the Bird #116
Now on to 'I and the Bird' #116 - the hot, the cool, the mysterious and the exotic! Lets stay in warm climes to begin, visiting Panama in search of elusive Ground Cuckoos, Ecuador f
Subsong of a Grey Shrike Thrush
Recently I was out recording cicadas, when I came across a Grey Shrike Thrush giving a lovely rendition of subsong. Subsong is not often heard, probably because it is both quiet and
Late Night Visitor - A Tawny Frogmouth (photos)
It's 10.30 pm, and Andrew and I are about to head off to bed, when we hear a soft thump on the window pane. From experience we know that a sound like this can only be made by either a larg
Beginning of our field trip in Turkey
It has been said that an adventure is a journey undertaken with insufficient planning. If that is so, then our field trip to Turkey will indeed be an adventure! With last minute distractions preven
Birdsong in the Garden of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul
The heart of a bustling city such as Istanbul may seem an unlikely place for nature sound recording. But this morning I thought I'd give it a go. The day dawned bright and sunny, and I grabb
Birdsong over the battlefields of Gallipoli
It feels strange for Sarah and I to be here in Gallipoli, visiting the site of a battle that is iconic for its misery and tragedy. Nearly one hundred years ago, half a million died or
Our first European Dawn Chorus
The dawn chorus of birdsong can be an impressive phenomenon - and the European ones through spring and summer come highly recommended by our northern friends. So we've been looking forward
White Storks return to nest in spring
We are currently in the small but historic town of Selcuk, on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It is a fairly ordinary modern Turkish town, except for the floods of tourists that come through here on the w
Turkey nature recording field trip update
After an intense week of field work, Sarah and I are now resting up in Silifke, on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Fortunately, we have begun finding much better locations, and getting
In a Liquid Amber (Frankincense) forest
On the shores of Lake Köycegiz in SW Turkey is a small forest of Liquid Amber trees, Liquidamber orientalis. Known also from the eastern states of America, these trees are also foun
Dawn across the Göksu Marshes, southern Turkey
The first tinges of light were seeping into the east. But even with the dawn, there was little burst of dawn colour, just a soft pink wash over a leaden sky. The air down here in the marshes on
Diverse landscapes of Turkey - a photoblog
We are taking a day off in Silifke, south of the Toros (Taurus) Mountains - our next destination. We are both feeling tired and exhausted from the early morning starts, attending to work and being
A Symphony of Sheep Bells on summer pastures in Turkey
The narrow valley floors near Demerkazik in the Aladağlar Range in Turkey are used as summer pastures for sheep and cattle. Exploring one valley, we came upon a flock of sheep and thei
The Muezzin and the Nightingale
Leaving our village pension at 5am for our morning recording location, we were treated to unusual duet. The village we have been staying in is high in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, and ha
Some Songbirds of Turkey: Kruper's Nuthatch...
During our time in Turkey's forests, we've come to love the delicate song of the Krüper's Nuthatch, Sitta krueperi. These little birds are almost endemic to Turkey, found only h
...and Rüppell's Warbler
Another near-endemic to Turkey we've enjoyed hearing is the Rüppell's Warbler, Sylvia rueppelli. Actually it is only a visitor to Turkey, wintering in the north-east Sahara, and found here
Birdsong echoing in Demerkazik Gorge
It is 5am, icy cold, and as the first birdsong begins the dawn chorus, I have the feeling we've stumbled upon our most interesting recording location in Turkey thus far. Which is utterly unexpe
Nightingales sing near the headwaters of the Euphrates River
There are some mornings we really do wonder why we bother... After a few wonderfully relaxing days winding down amidst the fairy chimney landscape of Göreme, we are now back on the road
Strangeness and Charm in the Georgian Valleys
Our travels seemed to have entered a strange and slightly hair-raising phase. The region we've now driven into is getting close to the Georgian border, and is known as the Georgian Valleys.
Near the snowline in Turkey
Those of you in the northern hemisphere who have endured a grueling winter will probably be over the novelty of snow. But for us Australians, it is great to be playing in the white stuff for th
Dawnsong of Robins in the Black Sea mountains of Turkey
During our time in Turkey, we have often found recording a good variety of birdsong difficult and perplexing. Forests where we anticipated symphonies of birdsong were eerily quiet, or we'd find
The rich birdlife of Turkey's agricultural lands
After many weeks of exploring Turkey's forested and more wilderness landscapes, it came as a pleasant surprise for us to discover how rich in birdlife her agricultural landscapes were.
Our final Dawn Chorus in the Forests of Turkey
After two months of travelling through Turkey making nature recordings, our final morning in the forests turned out to be a wonderful culmination of all that we have experienced here - a lovely
Gnomes at home in the forests of Sweden
In 1977, I was given the book 'Gnomes' (written by Wil Huygen and beautifully illustrated by Rien Poortvliet) by my aunt Sally when I was 8 years old - It instantly became my favourite book. I used t
Dawn Birdsong in Dalarna, The Dales of Sweden
Driving out of Stockholm, our first impression of Sweden was of a landscape that seemed like a never-ending golf course. That doesn't sound very appreciative, does it? It is probably inspire
Redstart song heard on the Scandianavian Taiga
This last week, Sarah and I have spent at the small village of Drevdagen, in the highlands near the Norwegian border. The upland taiga of Sweden is so beautiful - wild and desolate, yet deli
Puffin Heaven - 38,000 Puffins can't be wrong!
Puffin heaven! - 38,000 of these adorable little birds pack onto the Farne Islands, a dozen rocky islets off the north-east coast of England. We set out from Seahouses, a small town on the east
Recording nature sounds, with Andrew Skeoch
I have been recording nature sounds professionally since 1993. I recall that when I was about 10 years old, a friend and I went off to a local park armed with a cheap portable cassette recorder. W
Seabird soundscape on the Farne Islands
No one could say that tens of thousands of seabirds breeding together on a small, rocky island would be anything but noisy. Raucous in fact. Social living and limited space lead t
Winter Birdsong in the Australian Bush
Ah, it is so good to be home! After our four month field trip in Turkey, Sweden and the UK, Sarah and I arrived back to our bush home last Wednesday evening. We were tired, but happy to be
What is in a song? - Blue Wren song slowed down
Birdsongs often sound like simple, twittery noises to our ears, but what do birds hear? It is difficult to know of course, but the first thing you notice when you listen closely to birdson
Mistletoebird sings while heeding the call of nature
This morning I came across a tiny Mistletoebird, Dicaeum hirundinaceum, having a crap. Now a Mistletoebird crap is not your ordinary bird turd. For a start it is not of the white dollo
The chattering calls of the Noisy Friarbird
By no stretch of the imagination could Noisy Friarbirds, Philemon corniculatus, be described as beautiful birds. Even their mothers would have to say they were ugly. But as some comp
Beautiful Spider Orchids
After 13 years of drought, we have had a wonderfully wet winter. One of the things I have been looking forward to is the bounty of spring and summer orchids in the bush on our property. I have been
The fair and lovely Milkmaid wildflowers
I was out early again this morning with my macro lens, this time looking for one of my favourite spring wildflowers - the fair and lovely Milkmaids (Burchardia umbellata). I found them dot
Northern dialect of Pied Butcherbird song
We recently received an email from a listener asking whether we had any recordings of Pied Butcherbirds from 'up north'. These wonderful Australian songbirds occur almost throughout
A Robin on my Microphone
Often I leave my microphones ambiently recording in the forest, mounted on a tripod. I go off exploring, leaving the mics and the birdlife alone for a while. It is only later when I listen
Summer Spiders
The Jewel and the Golden Orb spiders are two of the more common we have in the forest out the back of our place. The last couple of weeks the bush has been booby trapped with their webs - when I ha
Women of India
Although our work is about all things natural, I thought I would share a few of my 'people' images. These images were taken in 2006 during our last trip to India. [caption id="" align=&qu
Square-tailed Kites breeding locally
In recent years, we have occasionally seen Square-tailed Kites cruising over the forest around our home. This has captured our attention because not only are they rare birds for our area, but they're
Summer dawn chorus in the Australian bush
It is getting on for late summer, and the dawn chorus around our home is thinning out - it is still rich, but not as diverse or layered as even a few weeks ago. On this recording,
Sonogram of Frog calls
After 11 years of deep drought in southern Australia, we have finally had record-breaking rains, and the landscape is coming back to life. Most notably, the frogs have been very active
SASS (Stereo Ambient Sampling System) - binaural microphone for nature soundscape recording
To make the best nature recordings we use a customised microphone setup. We utilise a SASS, or Stereo Ambient Sampling System, to capture the directional relationships between sounds in the landsca
An unfair equipment comparison: Olympus LS11 vs SASS/MKH20/SD722
I'm really no tech-head when it comes to equipment, I just choose the best gear I can to make our nature recordings. This makes me poor source of information and advice to those who write us
A morning of Striated Thornbills
On my walk this morning I came across a small flock of Striated Thornbills feeding in the canopy. Here are a few photos of them... These pics were not easy to get, as thornbills are continually on t
Nature's Symphony - The Dawn Chorus
For me, the dawn chorus is nature's great symphony. It is a time when nature transitions from the gentle sounds of the night into the activity of the day. Over the period of around an ho
Australia's Robins show evolution of birdsong
Birdsong has evolved over immense periods of time, and with Australia's Robins, you can hear that evolution in the songs these birds sing today. Where we live in southern Australia, t
Indian songbird portraits - week 1
During our recent trip to India, I uploaded a collection of images of India's songbirds. I posted a picture a day to our Listening Earth Facebook page for three weeks, and here I'm archiving them all
Indian songbird portraits - week 2
Coppersmith Barbet feasts on figs. I am so delighted to share this photo. I have always been hoping for a good shot of this bird. Firstly, they are little jewels, secondly they are quite common and vo
Indian songbird portraits - week 3
The unmistakable profile of a Common Hoopoe. I love these birds, with their distinctive thin bill and counterbalancing crest. I think they have evolved just to delight me! (Mind you, I could say that
The Indian Vultures of Orchha
Among the mogul ruins of the ancient Indian town of Orchha, are the huge Raja and Jahangir Mahals, the Chaturbhuj Temple and a collection of impressive chhatris (cenotaphs) on the banks of the Riv
An unexpected Barn Owl rescue in India
We're currently in Orchha, and our hotel is part of a mogul palace. A few nights ago, just on dusk, Sarah and I heard the sharp screeching of these owls high up under a massive stone gateway. It seeme
The Fish Eagles of Nagzira
Nagzira Wildlife Reserve protects a forested and hilly area in central India where Tigers still roam, and the woodlands are filled with birdsong. First light across Nagzira Lake.
Track by track through the 'Safari' album
With this post I'd like to take you through our new recording 'Safari' track by track - sharing how we made the recording and give you an insight into what you're hearing. Track 1: Prepa
Elephants in the moonlight, Ruaha National Park
After 30 days of driving on Tanzanian roads our bodies (and gear) were feeling battered, bruised and we seemed to have as much dust on the inside of the Land Rover as on the road surface! Nevertheless
Walking the Larapinta Trail, Western Macdonnell Ranges
We have just returned from 23 days walking the Larapinta Trail, which snakes its way for 223km - up ridge and down gorge - through the Macdonnell Ranges in arid central Australia. It has
Photographing the rainforests of Tetepare Island
Our mornings begin early - 4am early! We are ready to go by 4.20am and meet up with Twomey (pronounced Too-mee), our local guide and companion while on Tetepare island. We walk one and a half kilo
'Music of the Birds'? - The Monarchs of Tetepare Island
When we describe birdsong as 'nature's music', we often mean it more poetically than technically. The reason I think is that our music is based around scales and melodies - that is what we think of as
Meeting our nature sound colleagues in the US and Canada
Have you ever done internet dating? We haven't, but sometimes it felt as if we were; setting forth across north America for three months to meet some of our nature sound recording colleagues. In a
Starry Nights and Joshua Trees
Traveling to the Mojave Desert was a pilgrimage of sorts for me. I am a desert lover and the idea of camping out under a desert sky and sleeping under Joshua trees had been living in my imaginatio
Among the Giant Sequoias
North America ticks all the boxes when it comes to trees - they have the tallest, oldest and biggest! The Coastal Redwood, the tallest living thing on earth towers skywards (110+ metres) leavin
National Threatened Species Day - Sooty Owls
All our recordings are made in pristine habitats, and occasionally we encounter rare or threatened critters. We had the privilege of hearing and recording the calls of a pair of Sooty Owls (Tyto t
The Remastered Edition of 'The Sacred Forests of India - Nagarahole'
When we visited Nagarhole in 2002, we faced considerable difficulties in making any sound recordings at all. Firstly, we had to seek permissions from the Chief Wildlife Warden of Karnataka State i
Iso-binaural Environmental Stereo, a DIY soundscape microphone array
Sound in nature often comes from every direction. It usually encompasses a 360º horizon of distant sounds, to which can be added closer sources above; birds in flight or calling in the tree canop
Can I purchase Listening Earth albums on CD?
Every now and then we get an enquiry asking this question. The quick answer is: some of our albums are in print on CD, but many are not. Here's why, and what the options are. The decline of CDs
Dunkeld soundscapes
. It is always a pleasure to speak before a curious audience about soundscapes, nature and birdsong. Last Friday I was invited to talk in Dunkeld by the local Landcare group, and premiered my
Mic array comparison - Telinga Clips-ons vs SASS vs Iso-binaural
Recently, we had two nature sound friends visit us from the US; Dan Dugan and Sharon Perry of the Nature Sounds Society. A lovely opportunity for chatting, good food, wine, a stroll in the bush,