Science Quickly Using Human-Sized Microphones and Hay Bales, They Unlocked the Mysteries of Bird Migration
Aug 21, 2023
Exploring the challenges and significance of recording bird migration. The early days of recording bird migration using parabolic dishes and tape recorders. The speaker's obsession with recording bird migration sounds. Identifying bird calls during migration and the progress made with experts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Life-Changing Moment and Pursuit of Bird Migration Recording
02:31 • 3min
The Beginnings of Bird Call Recordings and Migration Studies
05:06 • 2min
Recording Bird Migration and the Flowerpot Microphone
07:19 • 3min
Identifying Bird Calls during Migration
10:09 • 5min