I'm actually delighted that you made the point that others are doing
this work,
also, Micheal. In no way did I consider your note a criticism and
welcomed the news.
The important thing is not who is doing the gathering at this point,
but that it is
being done at all in any way possible and from whatever source.
Natural soundscapes are disappearing so
fast that capturing these last biophonic examples of the planet is
central to the effort. Not "who" is doing
it. Over 40% of my archive is now from extinct habitats. That's in 4
decades (October, 2008 marks my 40th year in the field.)
That said, it is probably worthwhile to give some thought to
considering one or two methodologies
that can be replicated over time so that changes, if any, can be
measured, studied, and referred to as a
useful tool for resource management.
Bernie
On Dec 28, 2007, at 7:35 PM, Michael Raphael wrote:
> Bernie,
>
> I hope you know that my comment wasn't a criticism. I was just
> pointing out that Mr. Watson had recently been there on a recording
> trip.
>
> I didn't mean to detract from your work.
>
> Best,
> Michael
>
> On Dec 28, 2007, at 9:01 AM, Bernie Krause wrote:
>
> > I forgot to mention yesterday, Michael, that all of the natural
> > soundscape recordings we've made
> > over the past 7 years have been calibrated and done to a pretty
> > strict field protocol so that
> > the methodology could be replicated over time to check for
> changes in
> > creature density, diversity
> > and richness at each site. This includes the work we've been
> > commissioned to do for the National Parks (Sequoia,
> > Katmai, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Kelso), the Galapagos, and the
> > Arctic Nat. Wildlife Refuge, as well as the work we've
> > done on our own regionally and locally.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > On Dec 27, 2007, at 6:10 PM, Michael Raphael wrote:
> >
> > > That is great Bernie. I'll be tuning in!
> > >
> > > I don't think it is the only soundscape though . . . I know that
> > > Christopher Watson spent a great deal of time there about a year
> > ago,
> > > and did some hydrophone recordings there as well.
> > >
> > > Ira is great, btw. Enjoy it!!!!!!
> > >
> > > On Dec 27, 2007, at 6:10 PM, Bernie Krause wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > This is a heads up that I've been invited to speak about the
> > > power of
> > > > soundscapes tomorrow on Ira Flato's NPR program, Science
> > Friday, the
> > > > first hour. Also about the first (and apparently only)
> soundscape
> > > > recording of the Galapagos and other places such as the Arctic
> > > > National Wildlife Refuge (w/ Martyn Stewart and Kevin Colver).
> > Check
> > > > it out.
> > > >
> > > > Bernie Krause
> > > >
> > > > Wild Sanctuary
> > > > POB 536
> > > > Glen Ellen, CA 95442
> > > > 707-996-6677
> > > > http://www.wildsanctuary.com
> > > >
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> > > >
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> >
> > Wild Sanctuary
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> >
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