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05 December 2011

Recording of the Week: Hungarian Thunderstorm

Cheryl Tipp, Wildlife Sounds Curator, writes:

Soundscapes

The local wildlife seems unperturbed by the approaching storm in this recording. A vigorous chorus of birdsong and stridulating insects continues as the thunder passes across the valley. This evocative soundscape was recorded in eastern Hungary by Ian Todd in March 2003.

http://sounds.bl.uk/View.aspx?item=022M-W1CDR0001560-1500V0.xml

'Recording of the Week' highlights gems from the Archival Sound Recordings website, chosen by British Library experts or recommended by listeners.