Episodes

  • Feeding Ducks

    Feeding Ducks
    Feb 6 2022

    Welcome to another episode of My Favourite Park Bench. Today, we're feeding the ducks at the lake in Saltwell Park.

    Recorded in January, when many of the insects the local birds depend on are hard to come by. I went out and fed the ducks (and swans, and other birds that came along for the meal) peas. Peas are a good snack for ducks as they provide essential proteins and other nutrients. In a prominent location within Saltwell Park, the lake always has people walking by. While recording, a curious dog wanted to get fed as well, his owner told him the peas weren't for them, though - hopefully, they got a crunchy biscuit when they got home, at least!

    Thank you for spending some time here on My Favourite Park Bench.


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    12 mins
  • Dene

    Dene
    Feb 5 2022

    Hello, and welcome to the My Favourite Park Bench. Today, we're sitting in the dene, in Saltwell Park.

    It was extremely quiet and peaceful in the dene. Partially because recent strong winds had uprooted some trees, and many of the footpaths were closed. Take a moment to enjoy the tranquillity. Every once in a while, a bird chirps in the distance, a crow calls, a squirrel runs by. A gentle breeze blows. Sounds are ever so faint, delicate, whispering. What was it? Was it?

    Sitting here, meditating as the world spins around - yet, you stay anchored. Best enjoyed while practising mediation or relaxing. Thank you for spending some time here on My Favourite Park Bench.


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    20 mins
  • Buzzing Garden

    Buzzing Garden
    Feb 4 2022
    Hello, and welcome to the first episode of My Favourite Park Bench. Today, we're sitting at The Buzzing Garden in Saltwell Park. The buzzing garden is the newest garden inside the park, located past Pets Corner and behind Saltwell Towers. A lovely space enclosed by tall trees and shrubbery. A circular path goes around a small pond in the middle of the garden. It is a popular location for people visiting the park, and, as you will hear, for birds to congregate as well. Throughout this episode, you will hear the variety of birds and their calls, the low and distant hum from the Towers, and occasional footsteps. The birds were very pleased you were able to listen to them sing. Thank you for spending some time here on My Favourite Park Bench.

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    20 mins
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Jan 31 2022

    In this trailer, you will learn what this podcast is all about.


    Hello. Welcome to My Favourite Park Bench. An ambient sounds podcast recorded from my favourite park bench.

    You may hear birds chirping, squirrels scurrying, passing footsteps, or fleeting sounds. Perhaps even ethically and responsibly feeding local wildlife.

    I invite you to join us and spend some time as you take in the sounds of nature.

    Use this podcast in a way that suits you best. You might put this on as an aid for practising mediation: if you wish to use it for stress reduction, or transcendental meditation. This podcast may benefit you if you would like to listen to it as you read or study. You may also like to use this podcast to reminisce about a relaxing moment. However you choose to use this podcast, I’m just glad you could spend some time here – on My Favourite Park Bench.


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    1 min