Australian Field Recording
Australian Field Recording
Australian Field Recording
Glenn Legge is a field recordist and photographer based near Brisbane, capturing the sounds and sights of Australia. See more at www.onstreetphoto.com
Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos (field recording)
Field recording of a group of six Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos as they feed on some fallen pine trees near the rural town of Kilcoy, Queensland, Australia, on the 14th of June, 2025 at around midday.Sounds include the cockatoos ripping at the tree bark, chirps and screeches, the wind in the trees and passing cars and trucks. Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded in 32 bit float, 96kHz (converted to 24 bit) with a Zoom F3 recorder and Audio Technica BP-4025 stereo microphone.Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)creditscredits
Jun 23, 2025
9 min
Shooting - Brisbane Rifle Range (field recording)
##WARNING## - Loud gunshots.Field sound recording.Hear the sounds of hundreds of gunshots as shooters blast away at the Brisbane Rifle Range at Belmont near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on the 7th of July 2025 at around 1:30pm.Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded at 24 bit, 96kHz with a Sony PCM-D100 digital recorder.
Jun 13, 2025
8 min
Scarborough Breakwall Waves (field recording)
Field sound recording of waves coming from two directions onto the Scarborough Breakwall, Queensland, Australia, on the 9th of April 2025 at around 12:40pm.Sounds include waves hitting the break wall, motor boats, some birds and ambient sounds from the bay.Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded at 24 bit, 96kHz with a Sony PCM-D100.Photography by G R Legge. (⁠www.onstreetphoto.com⁠)
Apr 15, 2025
3 min
Houghton Highway Daytime Ambience (field recording)
Field sound recording from the southern end of the Houghton Highway at Brighton, Queensland, Australia, on the 8th of April 2025 at around 12:50pm.Sounds include trucks, cars and motor bikes crossing the Houghton Highway heading towards Clontarf.Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded at 24 bit, 96kHz with a Sony PCM-D100.Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)
Apr 11, 2025
9 min
Suttons Beach Pavillion Demolition (field recording)
The mechanical sounds of a building demolition as an 87 year old Redcliffe icon is demolished due to long term maintenance neglect. Recorded at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia on the 27th of March 2024 on a Sony PCM-D100 - 24bit/96kHz. Photograph by GLENN LEGGE, www.onstreetphoto.com.
Apr 1, 2024
5 min
Mt Pleasant/North Pine River Rainforest (field recording)
Sounds from the rainforest at Mount Pleasant (-27.127956, 152.745030) Queensland, Australia, beside the North Pine River on the 15th of March 2024. Sounds include the flowing North Pine River, insects including cicadas, birds including the Eastern Whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus) and the wind in the trees. Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded at 32 bit float, 96kHz (converted to 24 bit) with a Zoom F3 and Audio Technica BP-4025 stereo microphone. Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)
Mar 19, 2024
11 min
Archerfield Airport Aircraft 2 (field recording)
Composite field sound recording from Archerfield Airport near Brisbane, Australia, on the 2nd of March 2024. Sounds include aircraft taking off, landing and taxiiing as well as other airport sounds. Sound recording by G R Legge. Recorded at 24 bit, 96kHz with a Sony PCM-D100. Sound enquiries - www.onstreetphoto.com Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)
Mar 12, 2024
7 min
Mary Valley Rattler, Gympie Steam Train 967 (field recording)
The sounds of a working steam tourist railway as engine 967 winds it's way from Gympie to Amamoor in the Mary Valley, Queensland, Australia. Sounds include ambiences from inside the Club Car, commentary and engine sounds whilst at Amamoor. Sounds recorded at 96000 Hz / 24 bit on the 22nd of November 2023 on a Sony PCM-D100. For all sound inquiries contact via - www.onstreetphoto.com Image: Glenn Legge - www.onstreetphoto.com
Mar 12, 2024
8 min
Micro Bats - Dularcha Tunnel (field recording)
Micro bat (large footed myotis bat) sounds and voice reflections from inside the disused (since 1932) Dularcha Rail Tunnel, Mooloolah, Queensland, Australia. Audible sounds include: bat sounds, bird sounds, footsteps, distant trains (from the current train line) and voice reflections. Sound recording by G R Legge, 32 bit float 192 kHz downsampled to 24bit/192kHz on a Zoom F3 with an Audio Technica BP4025 stereo microphone. Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)
Aug 15, 2023
5 min
Rocksberg Heritage Park (field recording)
Composite field sound recording from Rocksberg Heritage Park on the Caboolture River at Rocksberg, in South East Queensland, Australia, on the 3rd of August, 2023 at around 2:00pm. Various bird sounds, the wind in the trees and the flowing river over rocks are all audible. Sound recording by G R Legge, 32 bit float 96 kHz downsampled to 24bit/96kHz on a Zoom F3 with an Audio Technica BP4025 stereo microphone. Photography by G R Legge. (www.onstreetphoto.com)
Aug 7, 2023
7 min
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