Best Jay Dalton Podcasts (2026)

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The Vocalizations of Eurasian Jay; The VisMig Files #1 1:02:53

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In this episode, Wild Bird Acoustics presents a brace of sound magazines for your enjoyment. The first of these, The Vocalizations of Eurasian Jay, is an intimate look at a wonderful woodland species. This characterful corvid has a fascinating range of calls and a quite remarkable proclivity for mimicry. This charming species has fascinated me for …

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Spring Notes from Ågesta Dawn; The NocMig Files 1:06:37

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In this episode I present two sound magazines for listerners. The first of these concrns a single day at Ågesta Reserve, just south of Stockholm City. I visited the reserve on 10th May 2025 and spent a wonderful morning actively recording a large amount of species at the site, moving from one bird to the next, simply enjoying the rich and varied bi…

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Early Spring in Primevel Swedish Forest; The Tyresta Files #1 1:04:37

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Woodland habitat is something I have wanted to drill down into for many years now and Sweden is blessed with some truly wonderful forest habitat. After a great deal of careful thought and deliberation over the course of the winter, I eventually decided to drill down into the sounds of woodland over the course of early spring. A major field recordin…

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INSTANT REACTIONS: Southern Miss Hires Blake Anderson as Next Football Head Coach 36:36

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Southern Miss hired Blake Anderson as the full-time head football coach on Thursday to replace Charles Huff, who recently left to take the head coaching job at Memphis. On this episode, we talk about how we feel about this hire for USM and also give a quick look-ahead to the New Orleans Bowl, where the Golden Eagles will be facing Western Kentucky …

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ONE-AND-DONE: Charles Huff Leaves USM For Memphis... What's Next? 58:52

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When Golden Eagle fans woke up on Saturday morning, they were met with several reports stating that head football coach Charles Huff is expected to leave Hattiesburg to be the next head coach of the Memphis Tigers. After just one season at Southern Miss, Huff is gone, but he’s leaving the program in a much better place than he found it. After USM w…

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CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Southern Miss Football Plays Troy For Sun Belt West Division Title in Hattiesburg! 43:11

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As bad as the last two Saturdays were for the Southern Miss football team, none of that matters going forward, as they now face Troy in Hattiesburg, at The Rock, with a Sun Belt West Division Championship on the line. The winner will advance to play James Madison for the Sun Belt Championship, while the loser will wait for bowl season. How confiden…

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Interview with Southern Miss Head Women's Basketball Coach Missy Bilderback: Red-Hot Undefeated Start, Establishing Winning Culture & Much More! 18:53

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Southern Miss Head Women’s Basketball Coach Missy Bilderback joined the Nasty Bunch & Beyond podcast to talk about her team’s red-hot 5-0 start to the season, how she’s been able to take her coaching philosophy and winning culture from her high school and junior college coaching days and apply it to her time as a D1 head coach, expectations/goals f…

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Interview with Southern Miss Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Ladner: Road Struggles, Team Potential & Much More! 24:55

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Southern Miss Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Ladner took some time to join the Nasty Bunch & Beyond Podcast to talk about his team getting off to a 2-3 start through five games, road struggles, this current team's potential, his unwavering commitment to supporting USM no matter what the future holds, and much more! Thanks for listening, and be sur…

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Southern Miss Humbled in Blowout Loss vs. Texas State: "It's On Me," Says Coach Huff 40:22

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The Golden Eagles came into Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Texas State with a clear goal in mind: Win this one, then beat South Alabama next week, and they’d lock up the Sun Belt West Division before even getting to that final game of the season against Troy. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, as Southern Miss got trounced by Texas S…

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Recapping Southern Miss Football's Big Road Win at Arkansas State + Men's & Women's Basketball Check-Ins 43:47

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Southern Miss football got a massive road win at Arkansas State over the weekend, and the guys recap what they saw unfold. Dalton was in Jonesboro to take in the action live and talks about his experience as the Golden Eagles improved to 7-2 overall and 5-0 in Sun Belt play. Also... the guys talk about the men's and women's basketball teams and wha…

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Previewing USM Football's MASSIVE Game vs. Arkansas State; Recapping Men & Women's Basketball Openers 40:53

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Southern Miss is the only undefeated football team in the Sun Belt West Division, and they’ll look to stay that way this weekend as they take on Arkansas State in a high-stakes showdown in Jonesboro. If USM can win this game, and have Marshall upset James Madison, the possibility of hosting the Sun Belt Championship in Hattiesburg would all of a su…

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USM Soars to Bowl Eligibility with Blowout Homecoming Win; Sun Belt Title Hopes Live On 39:39

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The Golden Eagles captured a 49-21 homecoming win against ULM on Saturday afternoon in Hattiesburg to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2022. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the big win and talk about how USM’s Sun Belt championship hopes are becoming more and more real with each passing game. The guys also touch on USM basketb…

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Southern Miss Ruins Ragin' Cajuns Homecoming + A Look at Basketball Exhibition & Baseball Schedule 29:40

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Southern Miss improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Sun Belt play with a road win over the ULL Ragin' Cajun on Saturday. After ruining a homecoming, they'll now return to The Rock for their own. Dalton Trigg breaks down the 22-10 win while also discussing the USM basketball team's exhibition loss to Houston Christian and the USM baseball team's schedu…

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Southern Miss Stays Undefeated in Sun Belt Play! Full Breakdown of 38-35 Win at Georgia Southern 33:58

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The Golden Eagles beat Georgia Southern 38-35 on Thursday night, marking their first road win since November 2023. The guys break down USM's fourth win in six games, as well as all the eye-popping stats (both in conference and nationally) that come with those wins. Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

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July in Northern Sweden; Nocturnal Recording at Sandemar Reserve 57:25

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In this, the finale of the second season, we take an initial trip to Västerbotten, for a relaxing selection of recordings from the coastline in July. I wanted to share some particularly nice audio with listeners in this finale. Along the coastline of Northern Sweden is where I enjoy field recording the most and I thought this would be an apt way to…

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Southern Miss Takes Down Jacksonville State, 42-25 | RECAP 21:43

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The Golden Eagles improved to 3-2 on the season with a dominant win over Jacksonville State on Saturday night. Dalton Trigg gives a full recap of what he witnessed at The Rock. SUBSCRIBE to the Nasty Bunch & Beyond Substack for video pods and written content as well: https://nastybunchbeyond.substack.com/…

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Recapping Southern Miss Football Through Week 4 + A Look Ahead to Basketball & Baseball Season 51:19

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- Introduction / Plan for Nasty Bunch & Beyond Pod (0:00-8:40) - Our thoughts on USM football after first 4 games (8:40-31:20) - A look ahead to USM basketball season / EJ Paymon hype? (31:20-37:53) - Touch on USM baseball looking poised to be a strong contender once again (37:53-47:13) - closing thoughts (47:13-51:17) Thanks for listening, and be …

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The Long Black Veil; Uncovering the Secret World of Tengmalm's Owl 1:00:05

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In this episode, the first sound magazine concerns a selection of recordings if diurnal calls at Hällögern, Sweden. Join me as I share audio recordings of some wonderful species in the far north of Sweden. This audio appetizer serves as a starter, in order to warm your ears for the main course... The main feature describes my journey uncovering the…

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An Interview with Bo Söderström 1:29:20

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In this episode, I converse with an exceptionally talented and dedicated field recorder, Mr. Bo Soderström. As a field recorder, Bo spends a considerable amount of time in the wonderful wild habitats around Uppsala, Sweden. Here, in mature forest, expansive wetlands and various other locations, he has honed his craft to secure intimate recordings o…

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Autumn Leaves; Soundscapes from the Far North 1:04:17

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Autumn is almost upon us, which means one thing for many active birders, fall migration. For all birders, Autumn is perhaps the most highly anticipated time of year. Migration takes place on an epic scale over the fall months and there is much to enjoy in the field. For many, it is the spectacle of migration itself, that fires the senses. For other…

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Whispers from the North; Autumnal Soundscapes from Hällögern 1:15:53

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With autumn approaching, a wonderful time to be out in the field, Wild Bird Acoustics concentrates on an autumnal episode of sounds from the far north of Sweden, along the coast of Västerbotten. Here, in an environment of solitude, I have been collecting audio of the sounds of both resident and passage bird species over the past number of years. In…

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The Fruits of 2024; The Sound Identification of migrating Buntings 57:27

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Another audio packed episode at Wild Bird Acoustics! I begin with a magazine entitled 'The Fruits of 2024', a random collection of field recordings, all of which were taken over the course of Spring 2024. I had a wonderful time visiting different locations at that time, simply recording the wonderful soundscapes I came across whilst out in the fiel…

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The Hällögern Diaries; The Best of 2024 56:41

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Over the course of 2024, I spent several weeks at coastal Västerbotten, field recording birds on the tiny island of Hällögern. During the summer months, this was often a rather relaxed affair and I frequently left microphones in the field for long periods. often in areas where I knew certain species frequented. As the island is wonderfully quiet in…

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The Sound Identification of Migrant Eurasian Skylark and Woodlark; The Echoes of May 50:25

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Firstly, a short sound magazine dealing with the calls of Eurasian Skylark and Woodlark on spring passage here in Sweden. One is a species that is widespread over much of Europe, the other a local breeding species, which is highly sought after by birders. Both species are magnificent songsters, both are migratory and both are species recorded overh…

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The VisMig Files; Summer Soundscapes from Västerbotten 1:00:22

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I open this episode with another edition of the VisMig Files. Here I run through some of the Spring migration highlights from my main listening station at Landsort. As usual, I have tried to include only the better quality audio files, recorded during the months of March and April of various migrant species, all recorded early in the morning as the…

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Winter Recording in Stockholm City; Autumn Recording in Västerbotten. 1:01:41

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In the initial sound magazine in this episode, I discuss winter recording close to home, in Stockholm City. Winter in Sweden is generally quite harsh, but a milder season than is usual over the course of 2024/25 saw me venture out into the field around Stockholm City, where I managed to get some lovely recordings, despite the urban setting. In this…

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Bryan Martin 34:22

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On this episode of ROCK DOWN SOUTH, we sit down with country artist Bryan Martin. We talk all about his brand-new album titled “Years In The Making” and more! Check out everywhere you stream music! Follow Bryan Martin: Website - https://bryanmartinofficial.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryanmartinmusic Facebook - https://www.facebook.co…

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An Interview with Magnus Robb 1:37:52

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In this episode, the second interview of the season, I was delighted to welcome Magnus Robb to Wild Bird Acoustics. As a member of 'The Sound Approach to Birding' team, Magnus Robb will need little introduction to many of the podcasts listeners. Magnus is widely respected as prolific field recorder of birds and has traveled very widely in his capac…

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Nocturnal Migration at Landsort; A Song for Spring 1:06:50

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In this episode, firstly, a short sound magazine that serves as an overview of my nocturnal recordings at Landsort, Sweden, over the course of the spring season in 2024. As always, plenty of interesting nocturnal migrants were identified moving over the island, a superb location for passage of many bird species at this time of the year. I discuss s…

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Northern Wheatear Mimicry; Early Spring Soundscapes from Sandemar Reserve 50:48

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Over the course of Spring 2024, I was presented with a wonderful opportunity to carry out a single species project by way of good providence. It seemed my luck was in, when a single male Northern Wheatear took up territory at Landsort, Sweden. The bird chose to sing regularly on the roof of the island's bird observatory, right next to my deployed S…

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An Interview with Teet Sirotkin 1:20:43

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In this episode, Wild Bird Acoustic's is delighted to welcome a well known Swedish birding and field recording figure, Mr. Teet Sirotikin, for an extensive interview. In this episode, Teet talks about his sound recording journey and shares some quite incredible audio from many parts of Sweden. Furthermore, we journey to the Baltic States, into Latv…

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The Call of Coastal Woodlands 1:00:03

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In this episode, I briefly outline my approach to sound recording birds in the field. I share some of my insights into my own recording technicques, give some general tips of what to do and what not to do and offer some advice on recording equipment. Following this, the main feature of the episode is a carefully presented sound magazine, featuring …

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The Sound Identification of Hawfinch; Echoes from the Woodlands 1:00:36

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In this episode, I first take a look at the vocalizations of migrating Hawfinch. This is tha largest finch species in Europe, a stunning looking beast that inhabits in our woodlands here in Sweden. It is a species that is actively sought by birders, due to its scarcity in many parts of Europe. Knowing it calls will give you the edge on finding them…

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The Sultans of Spring 57:04

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In this episode I recount what it is that draws me out into the field to sound record birds, how my interest in field recording initially formed and how it has developed, over the past several years. The main feature, an extensive sound magazine then follows, with some high quality audio of a range of wonderful species from here in Sweden, all reco…

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The Quest for Black Gold 1:04:00

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In this episode, in the first instance, I take a closer look at the vocalisation of two common migrant species here in Sweden over the Autumn period, Eurasian Siskin and Common Redpoll. Both these widespread European species are common migrants and an understanding of the calls given by both, whilst actively migrating, is fundamental to any birder …

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The Identification of Autumn Pipits by Sound 1:12:46

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In this episode, I run through a few random recording from various locations, made over the course of 2024, in order to warm the listeners up and ease them into the New Year with a relaxing sound magazine, full of ambient sound ans bird sound... Following this gentle introduction, the main sound magazine is a more detailed treatment of one on my fa…

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The Calls of Northern Bullfinch; Nocturnal Recording at Bro Reserve 1:01:37

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In this, the first episode of the second season of Wild Bird Acoustics, I offer a small educational piece on the vocalizations of Northern Bullfinch, a regular migrant here in Sweden, which periodically appears elsewhere in Europe. Following that, a simple sound magazine of a nocturnal trip to Bro Reserve in Sweden, a wonderful site filled with mag…

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Ashland Craft 23:35

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On this episode of ROCK DOWN SOUTH, we sit down with country artist Ashland Craft! We talk all about her recent singles and a whole lot more! Listen to her new single “Right Damn Now” out everywhere you stream music! Follow Ashland Craft: Website - https://ashlandcraft.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashlandcraft Facebook - https://www.fa…

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Dalton Dover 15:26

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On this episode of ROCK DOWN SOUTH, we sit down with country artist Dalton Dover. We talk all about his new radio single “Bury Me In This Bar” and a whole lot more! Follow Dalton Dover: Website - https://www.daltondoverofficial.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daltondover_music Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/daltondoverofficial X - ht…

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It's a Wrap; The Season Finale 1:42:49

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In the final episode of the opening season I begin with a lovely sound magazine of random recordings made here in Sweden, with some wonderful recordings of a wide range of species for the listener's to enjoy... I talk a little about my thoughts for the upcoming second season, with a few thoughts on the direction of the podcast in the future as well…

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Golden Brown; The Sounds of Autumn 53:33

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In this episode of Wild Bird Acoustics, I focus on the sounds on Autumn. In the initial sound magazine, I will take listener's to the coast of Västerbotten in Northern Sweden. I will share a collection of field recordings of local species, as well as passage migrants, revealing a cross section of the incredible sounds to be expected in this incredi…

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A Taste of Autumn; By Night and Day 1:17:11

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In this episode, I take listeners on an acoustic journey through Sweden's autumn landscape with a focus on wild bird acoustics. I will share audio of different bird species ranging from the Firecrest to the European Marsh Harrier, Redwing, Northern Lapwing and more, recorded at different locations like Hällögern and various site around Stockholm. I…

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Early Summer in Sweden; Binaural Recording in Västerbotten 1:16:18

1+ y ago1:16:18

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Episode 17 of Wild Bird Acoustics see's me take listeners deep into the world of early Summer soundscapes of Sweden, comprising audio recorded in June 2022. The episode delves into carefully selected audio recorded at various locations, including Stockholm City, Snosätra, Angarn Reserve, Vallentuna, Sandemar Reserve, Landsort, Nacka Reserve, and Hä…

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The Magic of Midsummer 1:08:19

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In this episode I discuss some of the wonderful species available in Sweden during the month of June. During the midsummer period here in Sweden, some special species appear in Sweden. In 2022, I made a special effort to locate several scarce breeders and the result was some superb audio of a range of incredible songsters... The latter half on the …

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The Sounds of Summer; July in the Far North 58:13

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In this episode, I take listeners on an auditory journey through the sounds of the bird world in midsummer Sweden. The podcast depicts the vivid acoustics of several bird species in their respective habitats, specifically during the month of June when many scarce species can be unearthed on breeding territory. Summer birding emphasizes the importan…

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The Night Singers 53:59

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An episode devoted entirely to the wonderful nocturnal world of bird vocalization. In the feature sound magazine, I start with an unforgettable night spent at Angarn Reserve, a recording session that was carried out completely under the cover of darkness. I visited the area in the hope of recording Spotted Crake, a well known nocturnally displaying…

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Late Spring at Sandemar Reserve; 1:04:50

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In this episode of Wild Bird Acoustics, I will take listeners on an audio journey into Sweden's birdlife. The initial site for this episode is the Sandemar Reserve, located southeast of Stockholm city which is noted for its diverse range of bird species. Sit back and listen to the sounds of this wonderful venue, as I share captured sounds of variou…

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The Joy of Late Spring; The VisMig Files #1 57:49

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In this simple episode, I have a wonderful sound magazine to share, featuring some of my favourite species. Late May is an incredible time to field record, with most species having returned to breeding territory all over Scandinavia. As a result the natural soundscape is in full flow and the natural environment is flooded with the sounds and songs …

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Spring Symphony; An Introduction to VisMig 1:08:34

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A further deep dive into the wonderful sounds of Sweden in late Spring. This is a period, during which, the landscape is filled with the sounds of returning summer migrants. It is a time of auditory wonder, as the landscape slowly fills with the sounds of prospective summer breeders. Looking forward to the second half of the episode I have put toge…

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The Liquid Strophes of late Spring 1:01:08

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In this, the tenth episode, you shall experience the diurnal and nocturnal auditory soundscape of the wonderful avian sounds of Sweden. First up, a sound magazine concerning the incredible diurnal sounds of late Spring, as the landscape is filled with the chimes of birds, the various displays of species intent on breeding and setting up territory, …