Chorus Cicadas and Birds at Bobiri Butterfly Sanctuary

This recording was done at 8am at the Bobibiri Forest Reserve and Butterfly Sanctuary in the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Ghana.

Subtle distant winds, cicadas singing in synchronicity, crickets, and occasional birds can be heard.
One noticeable acoustic trait/quality of the space is its natural reverb which is caused by the tall trees which vocalisations of birds, insects, and mammals bounces off of its surfaces.

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.