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Neiva River: Waves Balancing Kayaks

Rua Foz do Neiva, Antas, Esposende, Braga, 4740-161, Portugal

A 4-minute field recording by Tiago CarvE made in Esposende, Portugal on 22 August 2025, in the afternoon. Soundscape: sea & waves, rivers, streams & waterfalls and harbours, ports & boats.

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Neiva River: Waves Balancing Kayaks
3:59Public Domain Markby Tiago CarvEInternet Archive
3:59
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Recordist's notes

Recording of a soundscape on a small wooden pier on the Neiva River. The primary sound element is the sound of river waves balancing kayaks. The kayaks belong to a canoeing association of the Neiva River. Recorded in stereo using a Tascam DR-05.

Written by Tiago CarvE on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Esposende is a town of about 34,625 people in Braga, Portugal. OttoAnna lists 18 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: Tascam DR-05. A budget handheld with omnidirectional stereo microphones.

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