The Council of Bliss

Experience the beauty of nature with this stunning audio capture of the Eurasian Skylark. Listen as the male's song fills the air, recorded in hovering flight at an incredible 100m above a field north of Cologne, Germany. The skylark's melodic and uplifting song is a true joy to listen to, and this recording offers the unique opportunity to hear the bird's powerful vocals in full flight.

For longer play, check out the 11-Hour version on YouTube.

Thanks to the wonderful audio work of user reinsamba of freesound.org, who recorded this sound in June 2012.