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Recorders for note taking - was (no subject)

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Subject: Recorders for note taking - was (no subject)
From: Steve <>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:00:56 +1000
Graham Pizzey had a little recorder taped to his binoculars and he used to 
quietly dictate notes.  Possibly one reason why his field guide text is so good.

Cheers
Steve Clark
Hamilton, Vic



On 11/07/2013, at 10:34 AM, Helen Frederiksen <> wrote:

> I have used a small sony recorder for over 4 years. I just turn from the
> wind when recording in windy conditions. I don't usually speak while I'm
> observing a bird close by but they don't seem to mind if you speak quietly.
> It is excellent for recording calls of birds you are unsure of. I have done
> that and checked later especially when we are in a far off area with lots
> of new calls. Just make sure you carry spare batteries. If I bought a new
> one I would get one that I could download to my computer.
> 
> Regards Helen
> 
> 
> 
> On 11 July 2013 01:35, Peter Shute <> wrote:
> 
>> Has anyone tried these small recorders in the wind? It would be
>> disappointing if you couldn't hear your notes later because of wind rumble.
>> 
>> I'm also wondering if making voice notes ever spooks birds.
>> 
>> Peter Shute
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On 11/07/2013, at 3:04 AM, "Carl Clifford" <>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Greg,
>>> 
>>> I have an oldish Sony ICD-B16 recorder. I have wondered how it would go
>> for recording notes while birding.  Must give it a go. My Sony only weighs
>> about 80gm with batteries and could be easily attached to bins with a
>> couple of elastic bands. It even has a curved back to allow it to easily on
>> the bin barrels. Must give it a go.
>>> Thanks for the heads up.
>>> 
>>> Carl Clifford
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 10/07/2013, at 21:52, "Greg Little" <> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> BA
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Gooday, I recently watched a lady cleverly holding binoculars and a
>> small
>>>> digital voice recorder at the same time, with both hands, and describing
>>>> details of a bird into the recorder while she watched it through the
>>>> binoculars. This seemed rather clever as she then did not have to take
>> her
>>>> eyes off the bird while recording all the details. I on the other hand
>> would
>>>> have had to take my eyes off the bird to write anything down in a note
>> pad.
>>>> She then pointed the recorder at the bird and got a good enough record
>> of
>>>> the call to identify the bird later. The lady used a slim black 3 year
>> old
>>>> Sony digital recorder that cost less than $100. Has anyone had any
>> recent
>>>> experiences with these type of devices and can they offer any advice on
>>>> models etc.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanking you
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Greg Little
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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