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About this sound
It's spring in Yellowstone. As night falls, a peculiar sound rises from the park's flooded meadows: the territorial beats of the Wilson's snipe, made by the bird's wings and tail.
Why parks record sound
The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.
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Sources & credits
- Wilson's Snipe by US National Park Service – Public domain