Hi David,
in addition to Dan's reply I would like to mention that people are especial=
ly partial if it comes to playback.
My experiece is that playback will change the bird's state of mind in a way=
that his vocalisation is more hectic or upset than normal, aestetically no=
t pleasing to most people.
The further you are away from the scene, the more natural the wildlife will=
behave.
If you find a good spot, unattended recording might give you the best resul=
ts.
When looking for a good spot, you would have to think like a critter. In my=
experience transitional biotopes are most interesting: river banks, forest=
edges, clearings, cliffs, forest ponds, marsh islands and so on.
And not to forget the weather: In my experience bad weather influences voca=
lisation a lot. Would you be lilting away happily after a stormy day or if =
you knew a storm was coming? Most birds wouldn't!
And of course you need time and patience! Come to the same place at differe=
nt times of the day and year. Wander around while recording, so you'll know=
what's going on in the surroundings.
And one final tip: Talk to locals! They can tell you where the frogs are ge=
tting on their nerves at night, where you find that odd nightingale or wher=
e the foxes bark.
I hope this gives you an idea
Volker
David wrote:
> Do folks use hides? Pishing? Playback?
>
> My main technique is to set a rig and wait for the wildlife to come
> close enough, but I get a lot of garbage that way. Photographers call
> it the "polyphoto method". More about getting the mic in the right
> place at the right time? :-)
>
> David
>
> David Brinicombe
> North Devon, UK
> Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce
>
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