Alan Dalton

blogbirder.blogspot.com/2026… Backlogged nocturnal audio from Hällögern, Sweden has now been analyzed after a big effort over the past month. Details of August 2025 at the link…

blogbirder.blogspot.com/2026… Currently working hard to clear a backlog of audio from my listening station in Northern Sweden. Results here from OCR 2024 posted at the link

Eurasian Jay feeding at impromptu feeding station at Hällögern, Sweden.

One of three Wildlife Acoustics SM Mini recorders just collected from coastal areas in Västerbotten, Sweden. Over 1,800 hours of nocturnal and early morning audio will now be checked over the coming winter. Can’t wait to see what this may reveal…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl at Hällögern, in broad daylight, giving its autumn song for the masses. Just me. Have a lovely day folks…

blogbirder.blogspot.com/2026… Another great day on the island enjoying Owls, Raptors and VisMig! Summary at the link…

The final episode of the Wild Bird Acoustics will drop tomorrow morning. Tune in for an exciting announcement. As always, I have kept some rather special recording for the season finale. Huge thanks to all listeners for your continued support…

Wild Bird Acoustics; A Podcast for Relaxation youtu.be/IOgzcrMgamU?si=dc9S… via @YouTube

Another amazing day in Västerbotten. Several Ristic Bunting, first Spotted Redshanks of the autumn, heavy Swift and Hirundine passage, Caspian Terns and Yellow Wagtails among the highlights..

Delighted to announce that the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Show with Tom McKinney will be running a selection of my field recordings on air for the week beginning 8th June 2026.

Late Spring is hard to beat. Out field recording today along Dalarövägen this morning, concentrating on Garden Warbler, Icterine Warbler, Rosefinch and Red-backed Shrike. Collected three recorders that have been out for three weeks in Red-backed Shrike habitat.

Norra Järvafältet the venue, Saby Gård and 30 M Kärret. First Wood Warblers and Garden Warbler of the year. Common Pochard breeding. No sign of the reported Firecrest though. Thrush Nightingales have arrived!

Thrush Nightingale, a newly returned bird, belting out song next to the car park at IKEA, Barkarby, in Stockholm City. A truly Swedish experience…

Hjalstaviken, Sweden. A wonderful night last Saturday, successfully managing to sound record Great Snipe in display. Two birds began to display as the sun dipped behind the horizon, giving my best ever views of the species….