Clarkesdale: Dawn at the Bird Paddock

Dawn at the Bird Paddock - Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary

On the weekend of 3-5th October 2008, the Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group held a small gathering of Victorian members at the Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary near Linton. Located about 40km South West of Ballarat the Sanctuary provided a relatively quite location, with only a small amount of local traffic and only occasional passing jets.

The first evening was very wet, and things didn't look too promising, but I dragged myself out of bed at around 5am, and walked the 6-700m to the recording location in the dark.

This recording captures the sound of the "Bird Paddock" shortly after first light. and you can hear Pallid Cuckoo, Eastern Yellow Robin, Grey Shrike Thrush, Crimson Rosella, and Long Billed Corella, and many other species.

This was the first AWSRG gathering I'd attended and it was an absolute pleasure to meet and talk with some kindred spirits.

The AWSRG website can be found at http://audiowings.ninoxpursuits.com.au