Running Time:
65 min
Release Date:
July 2008
Recording Location:
Koh Ngai, Thailand
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Shama Song
The White-rumped Shama has one of the most beautiful songs among the birds of Asia's forests.
This recording begins at dawn, in a lowland subtropical forest where several Shamas hold adjacent territories. At first they sing softly, as birds such as Hornbills, Tailorbirds, Whistlers and Flowerpeckers join the dawn chorus. With the sunrise though, they sing forth in effusive and serene countersinging.
The Shama's song will bring joy to your heart.
Audio sample of this album
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1. |
In the Shama's Forest: i. Predawn |
6.21 |
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2. |
In the Shama's Forest: ii. Dawn Chorus |
9.45 |
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3. |
In the Shama's Forest: iii. Hornbills and Whistler |
13.49 |
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4. |
Song of the White-rumped Shama |
13.06 |
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5. |
The Mangrove Whistler's Song |
2.50 |
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6. |
Shamas sing from Adjacent Territories |
16.40 |
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7. |
Mid-morning with Hooded Oriole |
2.28 |
New nature sounds album release: "Shama Song"
Nature sounds recorded in Thailand feature in our latest album release: "Shama Song". This album highlights one of the most beautiful singers in the bird world. Album description: Th...
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