Cicadas, tree frogs and birds at Bobiri forest, Ghana

Cicadas, tree frogs and birds at Bobiri forest, Ghana recorded by Rosalind Adutwumwaah as part of her early trials at recording pure nature sounds at Bobiri Forest Reserve and Butterfly Sanctuary, near Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Pure natures sounds is defined as recordings with 0% mechanical and man-made noise in nature spaces. This target was not met because subtle vehicles and aircraft engines were recorded. Field assistance was provided by CSEM member, scientific resource person, and mentee, Martin Naah Opoku. Monitoring, Editing and Mastering by Samuel Kudjodzi, CSEM and WISEA founder. This WISEA - Women In Soundscape Ecology Africa, which is a project of CSEM - Center for Soundscape Ecology and Multimedia is supported by Earth.fm with field recording equipment set. More @csem_official and @wisea_official. On Bobiri Forest Reserve and Butterfly Sanctuary: The Bobiri Forest Reserve and Butterfly Sanctuary was created in 1939 with an area of 54.65 km2 (21.10 sq mi). It is an ecotourism centre and the only butterfly sanctuary in West Africa. It is located on the main Accra – Kumasi Highway at the village of Kubease, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Kumasi. The ecosystem is a moist, semi-deciduous tropical rainforest characterised by massive trees, over 400 species of butterflies, and more than 120 species of birds. The area is a prime example of a near-primary forest, which is preserved by its designation as a protected reserve and a major component of its thriving biodiversity. The ecosystem supports diverse plant and insect life, including species that feed on decaying organic matter, nectar, or minerals from the soil. It also serves as a research reserve.