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A semi-rare and priceless recording (at least to me) of a Whippoorwill; a bird who, unfortunately, is declining in many areas of the country. This recording contains more hiss than many of my existing nature recordings, BUT I still want to post it so you can get sample of this wonderful signature sound of summer woods at dusk.
Recording made in the Shawnee National Forest in late May of 2010 using my Zoom H4N recorder. I used an Audio Technica AT8035. I was trying out this microphone. This particular microphone does have a narrow acceptance angle, which is probably 1 reason for the hissiness.
Still, go out in the summer woods around dusk sometime and maybe you will get lucky and hear this beautiful little bird whose distinctive calls have livened up the woods for generations of many youngsters – including me!
Type
Wave (.wav)
Duration
0:19.628
File size
3.3 MB
Sample rate
44100.0 Hz
Bit depth
16 bit
Channels
Stereo
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Dynatron. Yes, you are right, the fact that sometimes it can have a sad vibe to it is true. Although, in Illinois I DO hear these birds in certain places. They still are around, just not as numerous as I remember when I was a kid.
I am so glad to hear the Whipporwill bird is very common in the game Zelda.
Actually, in the northern Hemishphere Whipporwills DO migrate to Mexico and parts of Central America...I don't now how far south they go.
I am continuing to explore the woods with my audio gear and next time I get a good recording, I'll post that one here as well. Be well.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
This can sound sad, given the fact you mention that this Whippoorwill is declining: I have heard this bird many times, but now I know where: in the game Zelda 'Breath Of The Wild', this is the most common birdsong you hear while walking in the woods, and it's captivating. I have wondered many times about it, and it's crazy to find it here. Maybe this bird is not found in South America after all and there goes my chances of actually hearing one for real. Thanks for sharing, hope you keep stumbling upon these Whippoorwills in your walks!
6 years ago
I miss hearing these as a kid
9 years, 11 months ago
Thank you very much for providing this sound. I wanted a recording specifically for a pieces that references (very very obliquely) Delius' Florida Song, which mentions the Whipporwhill.
I have used it as part of a collage in a piece called "The Answer to Question 33" which is listenable and downloadable on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/ivodne-galatea/the-answer-to-question-33
11 years, 2 months ago
You're welcome; yes, they are fascinating little birds, and they always nest on the ground and have perfect camoflauge..