A warm welcome to the
Wildlife Sound Recording Society (WSRS).
Founded in 1968, we turned 50 in 2018
Probably the oldest sound recording society in existence in the world!
The Society welcomes anyone of any age and from anywhere in the world.
If you are …
- Just starting out and getting interested in natural sounds,
- Or a naturalist/birdwatcher wishing to capture the sounds of wildlife for pleasure,
- Or a seasoned sound engineer wishing to enjoy the natural world,
- Or an artist looking to incorporate wildlife sounds into your sound installation,
we are here to assist you, to help you record and learn about the sounds made by wildlife and the natural world.
If you are new to wildlife or nature sound recording, have a look at ourBeginners Guide andWhat you needpages, they will give you an overview of the gear you will need to get started.
You can listen toRadio WSRS free streaming of wildlife recordings made by WSRS members from around the world.
What's New
Spring Field Meeting 2025 Download Forms
Sound Magazine 217 January 2025 Out now(Members Only)
Wildlife Sound Journal Autumn 2024 Edition Out Now(Members Only)
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Our Restricted Category competition was generously sponsored by
Wildlife Watching Supplies with the gift of a voucher to spend on-line.
The 2023 winner is Robert Bain with "Frogs in Swamp"