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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…
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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.
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.
Field Recording Technique; Honest Mistakes, Loud Clothes, and the Long Road to Listening Properly.
Field Recording is a wonderful discipline and there is much to learn at all levels. This is one of the things that draws me to it, there is ...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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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.
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…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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….
Songs from the Solstice; The Hällögern Files #1
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February 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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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Wild Bird Acoustics
Season 3; Ep 4 now live!
Beneath the Blossoms; The Sandemar Files#1
Enjoy!
Wild Bird Acoustics
Season 3; Ep 4 now live!
Beneath the Blossoms; The Sandemar Files#1
Enjoy!
Beneath the Blossoms; The Sandemar Files #1
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January 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Wild Bird Acoustics
Season 3; Ep 4 now live!
Beneath the Blossoms; The Sandemar Files#1
Enjoy!
Wild Bird Acoustics
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….
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….
The Sounds of Rewilding; Field Recording on Beaver Wetlands
Ovre Kärret at Tyresta National Park in Sweden. A wonderful example of a mature wetland created by European Beaver in the middle of a large ...
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January 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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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….
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…
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…
The Vocalizations of Eurasian Jay; The VisMig Files #1
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January 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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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…
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.
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.
Wildlife Acoustic's Sound Meter Mini Recorder; A Field Review
Here you will find a review of an autonomous recording device that I have found indispensable over the past several years. I should point ou...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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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.
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.
Early Spring in Primevel Swedish Forest; The Tyresta Files #1
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January 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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.
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.
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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.
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.
Wild Bird Acoustics will premiere season 3 on New Years Day.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Wild Bird Acoustics will premiere season 3 on New Years Day.
Wild Bird Acoustics will premiere season 3 on New Years Day.
Wild Bird Acoustics
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.
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.
December 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Wild Bird Acoustics
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.
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…
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…
December 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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…
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!
December 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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.
Blogpost detailing nocturnal migration results at Landsort, Sweden during the month of July 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Blogpost detailing nocturnal migration results at Landsort, Sweden during the month of July 2025.
Blogpost detailing nocturnal migration results at Landsort, Sweden during the month of July 2025.
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…
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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…
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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…
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…
July in Northern Sweden; Nocturnal Recording at Sandemar Reserve
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October 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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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…
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.
September 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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.
Dawn this morning at Hällögern, Sweden.
September 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Dawn this morning at Hällögern, Sweden.
Drop Rig components and set up. Recorder out on southeast coast of island, facing the Baltic Sea for next 18 hours. Whooper Swan, White-tailed Eagle and Godeneye here last night at dusk and vocal.
September 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Drop Rig components and set up. Recorder out on southeast coast of island, facing the Baltic Sea for next 18 hours. Whooper Swan, White-tailed Eagle and Godeneye here last night at dusk and vocal.
Woddpecker Bonanza at Hällögern. 2 Grey headed Pecker, 1 Lesser Spotted Pecker, 2 Greater Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Three-toed Woodpecker and a Black Woodpecker!
September 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Woddpecker Bonanza at Hällögern. 2 Grey headed Pecker, 1 Lesser Spotted Pecker, 2 Greater Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Three-toed Woodpecker and a Black Woodpecker!
A magical afternoon, with a trio of Three-toed Woodpecker found feeding in the centre of the island. Incredible birds.
September 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A magical afternoon, with a trio of Three-toed Woodpecker found feeding in the centre of the island. Incredible birds.
Finally got eyes on the resident Eurasian Pygmy Owl at dusk this evening here at Hällögern, Västerbotten. What a pearl.
September 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Finally got eyes on the resident Eurasian Pygmy Owl at dusk this evening here at Hällögern, Västerbotten. What a pearl.
blogbirder.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... The daily birding summary has just gone up on Blogbirder, for those interested in my birding efforts here on Hällögern, a tiny little island in Northern Sweden. I am posting such updates every evening for the next ten days...
Birding at Hällögern; Northern Sweden; 25th September 2025
Adult White-tailed Eagle floating past my position this morning in glorious early morning light. This alone was worth the price of admission...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
blogbirder.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... The daily birding summary has just gone up on Blogbirder, for those interested in my birding efforts here on Hällögern, a tiny little island in Northern Sweden. I am posting such updates every evening for the next ten days...