Re: nightbirding

["Walter Knapp" waltknapp]

Posted by: "oryoki2000"

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>>> Are ornithologists a part of the natural soundscape?
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> They are.  That doesn't make them less annoying when you're trying to
> make a recording.

Agreed  However, Human beings should never forget that they are just
another primate on the planet, that includes nature recordists. A very
annoying and destructive primate to be sure.

> My favorite such "natural soundscape" was captured while trying to
> record an antbird vocalization.  Nearby, a companion was quietly
> explaining to others how he gets an extra 2 days' use from a pair of
> underwear by turning them inside out!

In my nightime field survey work on frogs I've often had domestic
disputes to record around. And even the occasional drug dealers. Though
they are less a problem than dogs and human's machinery.

Walt