schoolyard kids Sint Janssingel s-Hertogenbosch Netherlands 1040 251010_0048

Distend school yard / play ground late summer morning ambience recorded at river Dommel at Bastion Maria, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. You hear the typical sounds of the city. Children from Beekman primary school playing outside for a moment. Birds living in the trees and bushes near the water also make themselves heard. The city traffic.

The microphones are hanging today, two meters above the city river Dommel, on the medieval city wall of Bastion Maria, the remnants of an old bastion, once the city boundary of ’s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands.

Photo Description of the Dommel in ’s-Hertogenbosch
On this atmospheric autumn day, the photo captures a picturesque scene along the city river Dommel. A rowing team glides gracefully through the calm water, surrounded by lush green trees and a clear blue sky reflected on the smooth surface of the river. On both sides, the trees form a natural corridor, with a weeping willow gently draping its branches over the water.
To the right of the image runs a sturdy brick wall along the riverbank—not just any wall, but part of the centuries-old city fortifications of ’s-Hertogenbosch. This historic structure is a silent witness to the city's rich past and adds a striking contrast to the vibrant activity on the water.
In the background, a bridge spans the river, adding depth to the image and emphasizing the connection between old and new.

Birds detected by Merlin Bird ID app ver. 3.7.5 - 261 – 2025
#0:14 #0:33 #0:38 Great Tit

Date/time: October 10, 2025, 10:40 am

Weather: 15 ºc, clouds 99 %, wind W 7-19 km/h, 1033 hPa, humidity 86%, visibility 18 km, dew poin 13 ºc, cloud ceiling 12.2 km,

Location; Dommel, Sint Janssingel, ‘s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (Holland), Europe. GPS 51.68744 5.29744

Gear chain: Sennheiser mkh30/50 MS with pointed NNE 15 degree, in Rycote cyclone small, windjammer > Tascam FR-AV2. Post editing: Decoded Mid-side to STEREO. EQ correction for the blimp and limiter on -3 dB when necessary.

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