Water Pipit, Anthus spinoletta spinoletta

Recording AV#17169. France: Valfrejus Sport, just above (45.17, 6.64)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 17169
AVoCet catalog #AV17169
Audio duration (s)29.3
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Sound types presentcalls
take-off and flight
Grade of best portionaverage
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Ageadults
Determined by: plumage
Behaviorforaging hidden in short grass, then flying up without allowing close approach and perching in trees
Group sizeseveral
Same individual as in other cuts in same spatiotemporal group?same flock

Environment

Recording dateMay 26, 2013
Time recorded (24h)16:24h
LocationFrance: Valfrejus Sport, just above (45.17, 6.64)
Coordinates determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Elevation (m)2000
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Weatherclear, sunny, breezy
Habitatalpine meadow on hillside with scattered bushes and trees

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionsCopyright by recordist; freely available for non-commercial use
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+, Sennheiser ME67/K6