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  1. Northern Cardinal - Female 20241222 IMGP0817.jpg

    Northern Cardinal - Female 20241222 IMGP0817.jpg

    Northern Cardinal (female) perched on a fence
    • RickStillBirding
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    • cardinalis cardinalis northern cardinal (female)
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
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    Comment by 'RickStillBirding' in media 'Tufted Titmouse 20250101 IMGP1622 RW.jpg'

    Thank you!
  3. RickStillBirding

    Comment by 'RickStillBirding' in media 'Carolina Chickadee 20241230 IMGP1328 RW.jpg'

    Thank you. It was clearly a lucky shot, and one worth sharing. My wife bought me a Pentax K-70 last month. Besides my cell phone camera, this is my first photography since college in the early 80s when I had a K-1000.
  4. Carolina Chickadee 20241230 IMGP1328 RW.jpg

    Carolina Chickadee 20241230 IMGP1328 RW.jpg

    Carolina Chickadee
  5. Tufted Titmouse 20250101 IMGP1622 RW.jpg

    Tufted Titmouse 20250101 IMGP1622 RW.jpg

    Tufted Titmouse perched at the end of a fig branch.
    • RickStillBirding
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    • tufted titmouse
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
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    Rode Pistol Grip (PG2-R) extended plate?

    RODE responded regarding an extended base for the PG2-R pistol grip. There is no extended base available, so they recommend purchasing the RODE Blimp which features a longer mounting plate and grip, as well as Lyre mounts that can be positioned for microphones that are longer like the ME/67...
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    Sound recording setup for travel

    Congratulations on a nice kit! Safe travels and good birding!
  8. RickStillBirding

    Rode Pistol Grip (PG2-R) extended plate?

    Good morning! I have used the Rode PG2-R pistol grip with a Sennheiser ME/66 shotgun mic, and the balance is just right. However, I recently picked up an ME/67, a slightly longer shotgun mic, and the balance does not work as well. Is anyone aware of an extended plate for the top of the PG2-R...
  9. RickStillBirding

    Is this the Right Gear for starting Bird Watching Recordings?

    Thank you and good timing. They are both currently on sale together.
  10. RickStillBirding

    Is this the Right Gear for starting Bird Watching Recordings?

    Thank you, Jon! This is helpful and points me in a couple of good directions. Later this week, I will try WaveLab. Last year, I looked at RX Studio and, at the time, it seemed to be too much tool for my toolbox. I appreciate that you are generous with tips and suggestions!
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    Is this the Right Gear for starting Bird Watching Recordings?

    Hi, Jon! I generally use Audacity and the Apple audio filters it allows on a MacBook Pro. What alternative software ($ or free) takes care of those unwanted noises? There seems always to be something in my headphones that I did not notice in the field.
  12. RickStillBirding

    Zoom F3 + sennheiser ME66

    Also, I do not put a battery in the K6 capsule. -- Rick
  13. RickStillBirding

    Zoom F3 + sennheiser ME66

    Greetings! I found that I must turn off the K6 when I use internal batteries in the Zoom F3. I do not believe the recording volume, audio levels, or gain can be adjusted. (If they can be, I've not needed to make adjustments. Instead, I occasionally normalize recordings in Audacity.) -- Rick
  14. RickStillBirding

    32 bit float recorders

    Hi, Jason! I am very happy with the Zoom F3 recorders. They do not have built-in mics, but they are simple to use, small, sturdy, and easy to setup in different hardware configurations. I have two - a handheld setup and a stereo setup that I place and leave for a bit. My walkabout setup is...
  15. RickStillBirding

    Help with odd noise in recordings

    Solved! Jon, you were correct. I left my Apple Watch and iPhone in the truck this morning and captured two hours of audio without a single odd noise or interference. Thank you!
  16. RickStillBirding

    Question about Bird Song Frequencies

    They honk in chords!
  17. RickStillBirding

    Question about Bird Song Frequencies

    Thanks for suggesting "RSPB Guide to Birdsong"! I've ordered a copy and look forward to ready it.
  18. RickStillBirding

    Question about Bird Song Frequencies

    While searching for a list of bird song frequencies, I came across this statement: “The Canada Goose has a fairly large vocal range, of 500-850 hz, and there is little discernible difference between the subspecies (Whitford 1998).”...
  19. RickStillBirding

    Help with odd noise in recordings

    Thanks, Jon! I am eager to get back out Saturday morning and try a few things. :)
  20. RickStillBirding

    Help with odd noise in recordings

    Thank you, Jon! I had not considered contacting Sennheiser and that's an excellent suggestion. Also, I do wear an Apple Watch and have an iPhone running Merlin Bird ID. I'll turn these off next time. I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions!
  21. RickStillBirding

    Help with odd noise in recordings

    I have attached a screen shot of a spectrogram that shows an odd noise that was generated by my equipment. The noise spans all frequencies and must be caused by my mic, cable, or recorder. On different days, I have swapped cables and swapped recorders, so I believe the noise is created by the...
  22. RickStillBirding

    Birding without a camera, forever?

    Yes, I like that! "Slow birder" is correct!
  23. RickStillBirding

    Birding without a camera, forever?

    This is such a helpful conversation! So, after returning to birding recently, and focusing mostly on recording bird sounds, I find that I think about and experience the birds around me very differently than 40 years ago. When I first gave birds attention in my 20s, I quickly found myself...
  24. RickStillBirding

    Should one first normalize the entire soundtrack or clip and normalize individual bird songs?

    Thanks, Jon, for describing the tactic and the information about quiet recordings. I have a few!
  25. RickStillBirding

    Should one first normalize the entire soundtrack or clip and normalize individual bird songs?

    Thank you, Mono! I appreciate the answer and the explanation.
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