Clarence River Estuary contains may channels and mudflats vital to the riverine biodiversity of the area. The lovely lead vocalist of this piece is the Olive-backed Oriole (Oriolus sagittatus) - a bird I had never encountered before. Recording underneath the tree it was calling from was mesmeric.
from
Confluence,
released November 19, 2022
All soundscape recordings by Will Rodgers at Yamba, NSW 2022. Below is a list of species, elements and anthropogenic sounds positively identified that contribute their voices to this piece.
Birds:
Olive-backed Oriole (Oriolus sagittatus)
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)
Bar-shouldered Dove (Geopelia humeralis)
White Throated Gerygone (Gerygone olivacea)
Brown Thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla)
Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris)
Grey Shrike-Thrush (Colluricincla harmonica)
Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)
Brown Honeyeater (Lichenostomus indistincta)
Australian Figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti)
White Throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaeus)
Grey Butcherbird (Craticus torquatus)
Brown Honeyeater (Lichenostomus indistincta)
Australian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus)
Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Insects:
Cricket (Teleogryllus commodus)
Human Generated:
Automotive noise
Lawnmower
Motor boat