Sound knowledge
Sound knowledge
An exciting new project is underway that uses sound to discover what species live in a particular habitat.
Wildlife recording is usually undertaken by people out on the ground, but it risks disturbing the animals and doesn’t show what is there the rest of the time. Bioacoustics uses specialist equipment to record one minute of sound every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. This creates a ‘soundscape’ of the habitat and species living there.
To listen to one of the soundscapes we’ve recorded, click on the player below.
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Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting parts of the National Park from Wednesday 13 August until Tuesday 19 August. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue.
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you.
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity.
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely.
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999.
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.