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As requested, here is a magical trio of: Drumming snipe and crexing Corncrake, complimented by the beautiful melodies of several skylark. I lay down in the twilight and thought about how lucky I was to be there alone listening to this. It was cold, but calm and just so pure.

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Irish Wildlife Sounds (Seán Ronayne)2 years ago

Ah, I've just realised. This is actually a short excerpt from one of the tracks of the upcoming album! Lots more like this on there & longer. Intended for background sound for study, relaxation, meditation, etc. To bring you to nature when you are not able to be there in person.

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Adam F. Smith 🇺🇦2 years ago

Incredible, a soundscape missed in so many parts of Ireland now

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Irish Wildlife Sounds (Seán Ronayne)2 years ago

Sadly all too true. It could come back if we acted together on it though! 🤞🙏

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Corncrake/Traonach LIFE2 years ago

Glorious. Our bioacoustics studies have shown that places that support key indicator species such as corncrake are significantly more species diverse.

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E-OLeary2 years ago

Lovely stuff! Crystal clear and all. Fair play to you for the dedication to record these and share them with us

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Irish Wildlife Sounds (Seán Ronayne)2 years ago

Thanks Eoin. I really live for this stuff and it honestly brings me so much joy to spread the wonder of it all. The more we realise what we have, the more chance we have of cherishing and protecting it.

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Futureproof Clare2 years ago

Stunning! I never heard a corncrake before. Love hearing the birds through your ears 😍 I am lucky enough to have a tree right outside my house where the starlings often gather for a noisy conference - I could listen to them all day!

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Irish Wildlife Sounds (Seán Ronayne)2 years ago

Oh I can imagine. Starlings sound amazing. Full of takes to tell through their mimicry too.

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Tim Birch2 years ago

Wow that is a totally stunning recording Sean. What time of day was it, was it in May and was it in a nature reserve near you? Just AWESOME 👍👍

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Irish Wildlife Sounds (Seán Ronayne)2 years ago

I actually set it all up at dusk but I fell asleep on the track. I woke up some time later, left my gear there, and returned just before dawn. This was at the cusp of dawn, when the skylarks joined the chorus. Man it was beautiful. I'll never forget it.

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