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My name is Alan Dalton. I am a Sound Recorder, Artist, Podcaster and generally avid Irish birder, now living in Sweden. All about sharing wild bird songs and calls, along with images and videos from the field, here in Scandinavia and beyond…
Thank you Carlo
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I have enjoyed writing articles for my blog over the winter, all about field recording birds. All were developed over a few months and this will be the last for a while. I’ll be in the field from this point forwards, honing my ability to listen…
First early Spring outing this morning was wonderful. Field recording in woodland habitat at Tyresta National Park, Sweden. Black Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and singing ice among the recorded highlights…
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A brilliant podcast episode! Many thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social and @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social for the shoutout in relation to my field recording work here in Sweden. Fully recommend giving this a listen, great energy and craic, brilliantly presented…
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Today is World Hearing Day
One of my favourite soundscapes from Spring 2025 to celebrate…
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A new podcast episode about the birds that inhabit freshwater lakes here in Sweden. These amazing locations hold some amazing species and this episode holds some rather special audio.
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A short article here on my blog about the benefits of listening deeply to birdsong from a mental health and wellness perspective.
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I have received quite a lot of correspondence from some who are wondering whether field recording might be an area they would enjoy. Hence, a short written article about whether field recording might be a suitable niche activity for some….
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Field recording birds in active flight is on of my favourite methods of working. I love to sit out at various sites, monitoring and recording the birds that pass overhead. A few thoughts here on my process for anyone interested in this method of recording
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Wild Bird Acoustics
Season 3; Ep 6
Microphones in the Moss
The wonderful sounds of pristine Swedish woodlands are featured in this episode. A feature length sound magazine, packed with audio from Spring 2025. Enjoy and share with friends!
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Eliminating field recording errors in the field is something I constantly work on. Here, I share my thoughts on this, running through a myriad of common errors.
blogbirder.blogspot.com?m=1 A link to my latest blog post, this time my ruminations on how managing one’s expectations during outings can greatly improve overall results. I have been enjoying my writing this past year or two and hope these short articles are of interest to readers…
open.spotify.com/episode/37Vo... Wild Bird Acoustics drops a new episode this morning. Listen to the wonderful sounds of Northern Sweden in July, a long form sound magazine of high quality field recordings. A nice compliment to a relaxing Sunday afternoon….
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Season 3; Ep 4 now live!
Beneath the Blossoms; The Sandemar Files#1
Enjoy!
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European Beaver are nature’s architects and the longer I have spent in the habitats these remarkable mammals create, the more I appreciate how nature gets everything right….
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Spending a lot of time with Eurasian Jay in 2025 was an absolute joy. I was interested in their wide range of calls, their song and proclivity to mimic predators. You can listen to the results at the link here…
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Field review of the Wildlife Acoustics SM Mini recorder, which I have used extensively over the past number of years. No affiliation to the company at all, just an honest review of a fantastic device.
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Season 3; Episode 1
Now Live!
Wild Bird Acoustics
Season 3 Launch on New Years Day!
A last reminder that the WBA podcast will be kicking off tomorrow, with the first three episodes available from 06.00am CET.
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Wild Bird Acoustics will premiere season 3 on New Years Day.
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Season 3 has now been edited, completed and uploaded!
Some new features include longer sound magazines, with more continuity as regards storylines and commentary. High quality audio and a lot of work done in woodland, beaver wetlands and with autumnal migration.
Happy Christmas to you all here!
Wild Bird Acoustics will launch its third season on New Year’s Day, with the first three episodes available for listeners to enjoy over the holidays! I’m quietly editing the last few episodes over the next few days. Please share and spread the word…
Update. Season 3 of the Wild Bird Acoustics podcast will roll out on New Years Day 2026. Production is well underway and the majority of episodes have now been edited and uploaded. Look forward to sharing will you all! More to come soon!
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Blogpost detailing nocturnal migration results at Landsort, Sweden during the month of July 2025.
The other options to provide them in an extra capacity, under a Patreon banner for those who would be interested in becoming subscribers, for the extra content. This would keep it separate from the published season of 20 episodes.
A question for listeners of the Wild Bird Acoustics podcast. Would you be interested in episodes featuring long form soundscapes? Relaxing, long ASMR recordings of high quality featuring birds. Stand alone, extra episodes. A simple yes or no will suffice, all thoughts gratefully received…
Female coloured Smew at Hällögern this morning, one of three birds present. Cracking little birds…
Superb Vismig at Hällögern, Västerbotten this morning. 3,027 Chaffinch/Brambling a new high count at the site. 463 Waxwing also tallied, moving purposefully south west.
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The final episode of Wild Bird Acoustics second season is now live. No spoilers on this occasion, but I do want to make a point of thanking all of my regular listeners for tuning in for this season. I really do hope you have enjoyed the audio presented…
Great Grey Shrike at Hällögern, Västerbotten just now. Moving south along the coast, very vocal. To distant to sound record alas! Lovely bird and welcome addition to the trip list.