Big Year of African Sounds’ Virtual Workshop Series: Session 1

Whether you’re taking part in the Big Year of African Sounds, keen to refine your bird sound recordings, or simply fascinated by the rich and complex world of bird vocalisations, this is a webinar not to miss. Hosted in collaboration between BirdLife South Africa and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this engaging session brings together leading voices in the field for an accessible, practical “back-to-basics” exploration of sound editing. Join John Kinghorn in conversation with sound recordists Cullen Hanks (Partner Network Lead, Merlin) and David Moyer (Merlin Sound ID Africa Coordinator) as they unpack the fundamentals of sound recording, editing, and the process of understanding bird calls. Designed for birders and sound recordists of all experience levels, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to elevate your editing skills and improve your recordings before you even reach the editing stage.