Recording the natural sounds around you is a great way to learn more about birds and help scientists study the natural world.
The directionality and amplification of a parabolic microphone system will help you obtain a good quality recording in challenging sound environments. Find out more about how to use a parabolic microphone system in this video.
Want to record but don't have the full setup? Check out our tips on how to make recordings with just a smartphone: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/how-to-record-bird-sounds-with-your-smartphone-our-tips/
The Cornell Lab’s Macaulay Library has the largest collection of animal sound recordings in the world, and provides training, equipment, and technical resources.
Find out more here: http://macaulaylibrary.org/field-recording#audio-equipment.
Curator - Greg Budney
Film by Chris Foito
