Afternoon beside the small lake amongst trees, the green woodpecker is close by and a blackbird sings

The Fauler See is a woodland area, partly park, partly nature reserve. At the centre is a rather pretty lake, which is fenced off to protect the wildlife. Large sign boards give an impressive list of the insects, birds, animals, trees and fungi found there. People come to jog or walk their dogs; there are a few cyclists. The wildlife areas are restricted and everyone sticks to the paths. The dominant sound is the unending bass roar of the city, which, here, can seem very loud. Trams rumble on the busy road not far away, sirens regualrly pass by and later in the day the nearby sports field is often full of shouts. This particular location at Fauler See is close to the lake, which gives a nice perspective and depth. Some birds come very close to the microphones, other are more distant but all are clearly placed in soundscape. A blackbird sings and a green woodpecker calls regularly. Maybe it is the woodpecker tapping on the tree. Littles grebes trill from the lake and there's a very brief shower of rain. A helicopter clatters overhead, but the Berlin city roar is relatively quiet on this day.