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Woodpecker and DIY duet

1 Pullens Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0BX, UK

A field recording by Felicity Ford made in Oxford, United Kingdom on 1 April 2014, in the morning. Soundscape: birdsong & dawn chorus, streets & traffic and soundwalks.

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Recordist's notes

I was on my way to work when I noticed the sound of a Woodpecker up in the trees above the high wall to my left. Leant against the wall and listened to the woodpecker, then noticed that on the other side of the path, beyond the fence, someone was doing some sort of DIY. So you can hear on the one side the woodpecker and on the other side of the path, occasional hammerings and saw-rippings. You can also hear distantly the traffic of London Road; Crows; many other birds; and the occasional cyclist or walker using that path. It is a great path and I love walking on it. Often hear Robins, too.

Written by Felicity Ford on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Oxford is a city of about 162,100 people in England, United Kingdom. OttoAnna lists 73 field recordings from here.

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