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Frogs in the Chaelundi Wilderness, NSW, Australia
Each sample features a different combination of species calling, illustrating that subtle differences in water-depth, flow rate and surrounding vegetation-type create important micro-habitats preferred by certain frog species.
Frog Chorus in the Australian Outback
Recorded by a small waterhole at Bowra Station in outback Queensland, this recording features the calls of at least four frog species - Litoria peroni, Litoria rubella, Litoria latopalmata & Limnodynastes fletcheri. Here are photos of each of these species...
Three Rivers, Three Countries, Three New Albums!
To sit by a clean, flowing stream or river, surrounded by untouched forest and hear only the sounds of wildlife is a very relaxing experience. Over the years I've recorded the soundscapes of many rivers in various countries and I've now published a selection of these...
Orangutan Long Call, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia
On a recent trip to Sabah, Malaysia, I spent a few days in the stunning Danum Valley. Danum is famous for it's abundance of wildlife, and one of it's most iconic inhabitants is the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). Orangutans make a range of vocalizations and I was...
Midnight in Lambir Hills Rainforest, Sarawak (Borneo), Malaysia
Recorded around midnight in Lambir Hills, Sarawak, this vibrant natural symphony features the sounds of several frog species as well as Blyth's Frogmouth, Great Argus pheasant, and countless types of insect. Lambir Hills National Park is thought to have one of the...
‘Listen to Nature’s Voice’ Presentations 2015
Sponsored by Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC), three audio-visual presentations were given to audiences in Kuching, Sibu & Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Along with Constance, Selwyn and Ali from SBC, Rachel and I have just finished what has been a very enjoyable...
Tacua Speciosa – A Giant Rainforest Cicada
While recording frogs in Kubah National Park, Sarawak, I bumped into this spectacular cicada, Tacua speciosa. One of the world's largest species and also one of the most colourful, it also has an amazing call!
Bellbirds in the Rain, The Glen Nature Reserve, NSW, Australia
Last weekend I visited The Glen Nature Reserve near Gloucester, NSW and despite the rainy conditions manged to get a few decent recordings. On this sample you can hear the sounds of light rain in the forest, along with the calls of Bell Miners, Superb Lyrebird,...
New Album – ‘Mallee Dawn’
‘Mallee Dawn’ is a 26 minute album comprising four recordings made early morning in Victoria’s Wyperfeld National Park. This extensive reserve protects significant areas of mallee and dry woodland and is a great place to observe native birds and other wildlife. For...
New Album – Tasmania’s Ancient Rainforest
New Album now available - 'Tasmania's Ancient Rainforest' This 58 minute album captures the vibrant sounds of Tasmania’s beautiful montane rainforests. Recorded in Mount Field National Park. Downloadable in mp3 and FLAC formats. The cool, temperate rainforests of...