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Wild Bird Acoustics

Alan Dalton
Field Recording
Sweden
Bird Recording
Birdwatching
Sandemar Reserve
Västerbotten
Bird Migration
Visible Migration
Sound Recording
Soundscapes
Common Redpoll
Tyresta National Park
Eurasian Jay
Hallegern
Garden Warbler
Arctic Tern
Nocturnal Migration
Marsh Warbler
Eurasian Skylark
Nature Conservation

Step into the living soundscape of Scandinavia with Wild Bird Acoustics — a deeply immersive birding podcast hosted by birder, naturalist, and sound recorder Alan Dalton. Recorded across the forests, wetlands, coastlines, and wild spaces of Sweden, this podcast invites listeners to slow down, listen carefully, and reconnect with nature through authentic bird sound recordings and atmospheric natura... more

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In this episode we return to Sandemar Reserve to listen to the wonderful sounds of the site in late spring, a time when this reserve is bursting with life. In this episode we explore the sounds of the flooded coastal meadow at this incredible locatio... more

Lying 700km east of New Zealand, in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, lie the Chatham Islands. This far flung location is one of the finest locations in the world for breeding seasbirds. Sadly, many of them are now critically endangered. I could not... more

Lying 700km east of New Zealand, in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, lie the Chatham Islands. This far flung location is one of the finest locations in the world for breeding seasbirds. Sadly, many of them are now critically endangered. I could not... more

Tucked away, deep inside the ancient woodlands that make up Tyresta National Park, lies one of many small wetlands, hidden in the interior of this vast forest reserve. This small marsh is called Nedre Kärret and lies in a natural ampitheatre, surroun... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Boyle
Seabird researcher and field recorder on the Chatham Islands
Chatham Island Conservation Project / Taiko Trust
Episode: An Interview with Dave Boyle; The Seabirds of Chatham Island; Part 2
Bo Söderström
Experienced sound recorder focusing on bird vocalizations
Episode: An Interview with Bo Söderström
Magnus Robb
Field recorder and member of The Sound Approach team
The Sound Approach
Episode: An Interview with Magnus Robb
Teet Sirotkin
A well-known Swedish recorder and bird enthusiast
Episode: An Interview with Teet Sirotkin
Dean McDonnell
A birding enthusiast from County Loud, Ireland, who shares his experiences in birding and field recording.
Episode: An Interview with Dean McDonnell
Terry Townshend
Bird conservationist and researcher based in Beijing, involved in various biodiversity projects and nocturnal migration studies.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Episode: An Interview with Terry Townshend

Host

Alan Dalton
Alan Dalton, host and field recordist specializing in bird vocalizations and nature soundscapes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Very relaxing and informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    t_omek
    3 months ago
  • For anyone who appreciates the sound of nature

    I just discovered this show. As an avid bird recordist, I adore this program. As an avid birder, I adore this show. As a person who enjoys the sounds of nature, I adore this show. If any of the above applies to you, I highly recommend you tune in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3catacres
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great content

    As a sound recordist, this first season was a great listen. I can’t wait for season two. I like to hear about your equipment and setup. Details like that are really useful for those of us also trying to record birds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julia Plummer
    United States2 years ago
  • Wild bird acoustics

    Fascinating, informative, inspirational. More of this please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Bourdin
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful soundscapes and bird recordings

    I truly enjoyed the first two episodes of this podcast - I really love those long and beautiful soundscapes and bird recordings with their own stories. This podcast is interesting for bird sound enthusiasts but also for anyone interested in nature and looking for relaxing natural soundscapes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jan_Birding
    Germany2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

fans value gear and technique insights for field recording
fans appreciate thoughtful storytelling paired with scientific notes
listeners praise the immersive soundscapes and relaxing listening experience
listeners describe the show as inspiring for aspiring field recordists and birders

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#148
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#68
Finland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#76
Sweden/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#129
Ireland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#190
Spain/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#195
Denmark/Science/Nature

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An Interview with Bo Söderström
Q: How can listeners access your recordings online?
You can find my recordings on SoundCloud where I have around 600 different recordings.
An Interview with Bo Söderström
Q: At what point in your life did you begin to actively record birds and how did it actually come about?
I've been recording since I was 12, making field notes from the local birds, and I've been taking detailed notes for the last 20 years, observing climate change effects.
An Interview with Magnus Robb
Q: Can you share some interesting places the team traveled to for the wader project?
We've been to places like Arctic Canada, Alaska, Mongolia, and Kenya among others.
An Interview with Magnus Robb
Q: What kind of equipment are you using these days for active and passive recording?
I generally use Tillinga parabolic microphones for opportunistic recordings and invest in high-quality microphones for planned recordings.
An Interview with Magnus Robb
Q: Do you think that your musical background was a factor in becoming interested in bird vocalizations?
Yes, it allowed me to listen more analytically and conceptualize sounds better.

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A nature-focused audio series that centers on field recording birds in their natural habitats, with a strong emphasis on soundscapes, gear discussions, and location-based explorations. Episodes showcase long-form field recordings from Sweden and beyond, detailing recording techniques, equipment setups, and natural behaviors, often paired with reflective commentary and anecdotes from the field. Noteworthy elements include multi-location sound magazines, patient listening to a wide range of species, and invitations to engage with the craft—potentially appealing to fellow birders, sound recordists, and nature lovers seeking relaxing, educational audio experiences.

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Recent guests on Wild Bird Acoustics include:

1. Dave Boyle
2. Bo Söderström
3. Magnus Robb
4. Teet Sirotkin
5. Dean McDonnell
6. Terry Townshend

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