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Category: Rural sounds

Sea At Holme Dunes – July 2017

Hydrophone placed about 6 inches below the sand at the shore line. The rustling is the sand moving across the microphone and you can also hear the rumble of the wind above ground. Recorded at Holme Dunes on 18 July Read More …

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Holme Dunes – July 2017

I buried a hydrophone about 6 inches into a sand dune below some of the grass. The result, on a very windy day in North Norfolk, was this amazing sound. It sounds more like bamboo rattling together with the occasional Read More …

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The bridge over the River Wensum

Binaural recording from the small bridge. You can hear cyclists passing on their way out of Norwich along the National Cycle Route 1. Best heard with headphones. Recorded 10 July 2017

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Marriott’s Way in the rain

Rain falling on the River Wensum where it runs along side the Marriott’s Way in Norwich. Binaural recording best heard with headphones. Recorded 10 July 2017

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Blakeney – Summer 2017

Friary Field at Blakeney, North Norfolk. Binaural recording, best heard with headphones. Recorded 9 July 2017

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Norfolk Sound Map on Future Radio

I’m producing a six part series for Norwich based Future Radio looking at some of the recordings featured on the Norfolk Sound Map. The programmes will be broadcast on the second Sunday of the month at 5pm in two parts and Read More …

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Watering the Crops – 2016

Crop watering in Norfolk. This was recorded along the Marriott’s Way somewhere between Aylsham and Cawston. Recorded 29 August 2016

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River Ant – 2016

Boating on the Norfolk Broads. This is the River Ant. Recorded August 6 2016

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Entering St Peter and St Paul Church at Burgh Castle – 2016

Entering the church through the porch and heavy door. Recorded 8 May 2016

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Churchyard at St Peter and St Paul, Burgh Castle – 2016

A warm May day sitting on a bench in the churchyard at St Peter and St Paul at Burgh Castle. The birds are singing and you can hear the the strong breeze in the nearby trees. Recorded 8 May 2016

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