Pinus caribaea reforested forest (Caribbean Pine)

This field recording of the dusk chorus in a reforested pine forest was made by Dalis J. Crespo in the north-central region of Venezuela, on 17 July, 2024, at 6:30pm. It was during the rainy season in July 2024 at Hacienda Carricillal (a member of Venezuela’s Network of Conserved Areas), as part of the ‘Yaracuy / Listening Experiences’ activity for World Listening Day. The soundscape captures a subtle transition of the dusk chorus in a reforested pine forest.

The topography of the valleys shapes the sonority with the swaying of the wind, creating a constant murmur that filters through the cloud-covered forest until the rain arrives. The geophonic sounds seem to interact with the environment as if the forest itself were a natural funnel, creating a deep reverberation that expands and defines the soundscape.

The field recording is natural, unedited, and without any special effects. Microphone: RØDE NT-SF1 / Recorder: Zoom F8n.

These images (above and below) depict the setting and environment where the recording took place. Photo by D. Crespo

This is a reforested plantation of Caribbean Pine (Pinus caribaea), established over 40 years ago. This species is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and the trees in this forest reach heights of 20-30 meters. It is characterized by its long green needles, thick bark, and woody cones.

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