Devon Camping Birdsong 11/04/2025 06:00

About this episode

The episode features a field recording of morning birdsong captured at a campsite in Devon.

https://www.binauraldiaries.co.uk/blog/morning-birdsong-camping-in-devon-11042025-0600 Recording birdsong at 6am on a woodland campsite in Devon this April was a rewarding experience. The early morning stillness offered an ideal backdrop for capturing the natural soundscape, with the chorus of birds becoming increasingly vibrant as dawn broke over the trees. Using the Sony PCM-M10's built-in microphones, I was able to achieve clear, immersive recordings despite the limitations of onboard mics in such an environment. The compact design and low noise floor of the PCM-M10 proved advantageous, allowing for unobtrusive placement within the campsite and quick setup. A highlight of the session was the distinctive tapping and drumming of woodpeckers, which added a dynamic rhythmic element to the recordings. Two recordings were merged to produce the final recording presented here.

Topics covered

• birdsong
• field recording
• nature sounds
• camping
• woodland
• Devon

Keywords

• birdsong
• field recording
• Devon
• Sony PCM-M10
• woodpeckers
• nature sounds
• camping

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sony PCM-M10

Places: Devon

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