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Flocks of birds in the trees above me on either side of the trail. There is a state highway off in the distance across the river. Inside this nature sanctuary, the birds feel safe. The urban atmosphere is not far off. Yet it is just removed enough to share some solace with the birds. As a cadence, an airplane flies overhead.

This was recorded with 2 AKG Perception 420s, both set to figure-8 pattern, set up in a blumlein pattern, recorded to a Marantz PMD670. It was not a portable setup at all, but with a battery pack and inverter, I was able to get this setup out in the meadow, with permission from the park ranger. We actually had a lovely conversation. Treat your park rangers with respect. Cheers.