Sounds Southern

Recorded on January 3, 2026 at Sardis Lake, this is the sound of waterfowl and wading birds beneath the light of the full January supermoon, also known as the Wolf Moon. Listeners will hear the quacks, burps, chitters, high whistles and deep rolling calls of courting Gadwalls, Mallards, Green-winged Teals and Hooded Mergansers, along with the harsh squawk of a passing Great Blue Heron. The water comes alive with splashing and swirling as a few hundred American White Pelicans collectively forage in the calm shallow waters near the dam’s levee wall. A distant train whistle carries across the lake while gentle wa...

Recorded on January 3, 2026 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of the dawn chorus beneath the first full moon of the year, a bright winter supermoon. As night gives way to morning, listeners will hear House Finch, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, American Crow, Dark-eyed Junco, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue Jay, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Song Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Goldfinch, Hermit Thrush, Brown Creeper, American Robin, Northern Flicker, Red-shouldered Hawk, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Towhee, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird and Red-tailed Hawk.

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Recorded on December 22, 2025 at Enid Lake, this is the sound of gentle waves under gray winter skies as a flock of Bonaparte’s Gulls feeds on a small school of fish near the lakeshore. The soft rhythm of the water caressing the shore creates a soothing green noise ideal for quiet listening or meditation.

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Recorded on December 24, 2025 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of field crickets singing and a distant Great Horned Owl hooting in the woods below the dogtrot. As blue hour fades and dawn breaks on Christmas Eve morning, winter birds begin their early dawn chorus including a kingfisher at Bullfrog Pond. This delicate recording is best appreciated in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on December 18, 2025 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of rain on the sleeping porch at the close of a winter thundershower as sunset light fades and raindrops tap the rain drum.

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Recorded on December 21, 2025 on the shores of Enid Lake, this is the sound of gentle waves lapping softly along the shoreline. The steady rhythm creates a calming green noise that is ideal for relaxation or sleep.

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Recorded on December 14, 2025 in the wooded swamp at Belmont, this is the sound of a quiet winter afternoon as brisk breezes move through towering bald cypress and water tupelo and rattle the dry swamp grasses. Wood Ducks splash and whistle from the water while Brown Creeper, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, American Crow, Tufted Titmouse and Winter Wren add their voices to the cold air as a bitter cold front settles in, dropping temperatures sharply and marking the onset of the stillness of halcyon days.

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Recorded on November 17, 2025 at Heart Place, in the woods surrounding Bullfrog Pond, this is the sound of a late autumn chorus of crickets singing from the fall grasses. Wind moves through dry leaves overhead as hickory leaves, red oak leaves and acorns drop softly onto the ground, punctuated by the sharp call of an Eastern gray squirrel. This quiet recording is best appreciated in a still setting and is ideal for relaxation or meditation.

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Recorded on November 24, 2025 at the dogtrot, in the woods circling Bullfrog Pond, this is the sound of a late autumn morning alive with delicate birdsong as winter migrants settle into the hill country. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Hermit Thrush, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Cardinal, Song Sparrow, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, Fox Sparrow, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, House Finch, White-throated Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, American Goldfinch, Dark-eyed Junco, American Crow, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Common Grackle, Chipping Sparrow and Red-shouldered Hawk all lend their voices to this lively cold-season chorus, with the Golden-crowned Kinglet singing high from...

Recorded on December 1, 2025 on the sleeping porch during evening blue hour, this is the sound of dripfall from the blackjack oaks and soft drizzle on the porch's metal roof falling onto the raindrum. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear a flock of passing wild geese in the distance.

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Recorded on November 23, 2025 at Heart Place, this is the sound of the bird chorus at dawn. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear twenty minutes of a Great Horned Owl’s hoo-awws as blue hour shifts into sunrise. Listeners will also hear the morning calls of the Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Carolina Wren, Northern Mockingbird, American Crow, Northern Cardinal, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Towhee, Blue Jay, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Fox Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker and the gentle psithurism of wind moving through the trees. This delicate recording is best enjoyed in a quiet setting. Duration: 00:20:43

Recorded on November 22, 2025 on the sleeping porch at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a perfect fall day for migrating birds. Winter species are arriving in the hill country and large flocks of Snow Geese are moving toward the Delta side of Panola County where they will overwinter on fallow farm fields and wetlands. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the squeak of the porch door and my cat’s meow along with almost an hour of bird song from Blue Jay, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Carolina Chickadee, American Robin, American Goldfinch, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, American Crow, Hermit Thrush, Dark-eyed Ju...

Recorded on November 11, 2025, from the Way Out West deck, this is the sound of wind pushing out an early-season cold front that dropped temperatures below freezing for two nights. Overhead, a geomagnetic storm reached rare G4 levels, sending the aurora borealis dancing as far south as Mississippi. The wind moves through the trees, creating the soothing sound of psithurism, with the occasional dry post oak leaf skittering across the deck. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the chime of the bell as I close the door to the windy night and my sweet cat Suny's meow. This recording is best...

Recorded on October 26, 2025, on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of an all-night rain moving in under a bruised, green-tinged sky. The eerie color comes from sunlight interacting with water droplets and ice particles within the storm clouds—reddish-yellow light scattering through moisture and refracting off hailstones. This rare phenomenon is most vivid near sunset, when the low angle of the sun enhances the storm’s strange, luminous hue. Listeners will hear the steady fall of rain onto the metal roof and rain drum and Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy over 75 minutes of the soothing rain plus the soft...

Recorded on October 27, 2025, at Sardis Lower Lake, this is the sound of crickets singing in the shoreline grasses as the day fades. The soft pink noise of their steady rhythm creates a calming soundscape, perfect for relaxation or meditation.

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Recorded on October 26, 2025, at Heart Place after a weekend of steady rain, this is the sound of dripfall from the mockernut hickory and the rising chorus of crickets as evening fog settles in and the autumn day draws to a close.

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Recorded on October 23, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a breezy autumn day in the pasture.The wind rustles through the leaves of a giant Southern Red Oak in a mast year, scattering acorns below as the bright, musical trills of Allard’s Ground Crickets rise through the air. Listeners will also hear the calls of Blue Jays, American Crows, a Northern Flicker and a Red-shouldered Hawk riding the thermals above Heart Place. This recording is best enjoyed in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on October 18, 2025, from the sleeping porch, this is the sound of an approaching thunderstorm in a squall line that swept across the Southeast, dropping more than three inches of rain at Heart Place over the course of the autumn night. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the deep, rolling thunder of the storm’s advance and the steady rain falling on the metal roof and onto the raindrum, with crickets singing softly in the brief calm between downpours.

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Recorded on September 15, 2025, from the Way Out West deck, this is the sound of the first in a line of pop-up showers that ushered in an evening of rain and thunder. Listeners will hear distant thunder rolling across the horizon and a gentle rain falling as the sun sets and crickets begin their nightly song.

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Recorded on October 9, 2025, from the sleeping porch at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a Northern Mockingbird establishing its winter territory in a meadow alive with blooming fall wildflowers—swamp sunflower, late-blooming boneset, goldenrod and frost aster. The wind through the blackjack oaks adds a soft psithurism as the mockingbird’s intricate song drifts through the autumn air, joined by Blue Jay, Carolina Chickadee, American Crow, Downy Woodpecker, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, White-breasted Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse and one curious cat’s meow.

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Recorded on October 6, 2025, from the Way Out Deck, this is the sound of a Barred Owl establishing his winter territory in the woods behind the dogtrot. After a day of rain, the clouds drift away to reveal a rising super Harvest Moon. Crickets provide a soft, steady backdrop while the gentle creak of the deck and the squeak of a door mark quiet human presence as the owl begins his haunting hoo-aww calls from the tall pines.

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Recorded on October 4, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of morning blue hour filled with crickets and the resonant call of a male Great Horned Owl, whose deep stuttering hoots — hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo — echo through the twilight as he sets up his territory in the woods at Heart Place.

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Recorded on September 15, 2025, on the Moonpie Deck, this is the sound of a charm of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds gorging on nectar in the wild medicine garden. This feeding frenzy, known as hyperphagia, fuels their preparation for fall migration to Mexico and Central America.

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Recorded on September 15, 2025, on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a fall evening with distant rolling thunder and a steady chorus of crickets as a storm approaches. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear a complete hour of the soothing, relaxing sounds.

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Recorded on August 30, 2025, at Belmont along the Tallahatchie River, this is the sound of a season in transition. Dog-day cicadas buzz from the treetops while the last of the summer birds prepare for fall migration. Carolina Wren, Acadian Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireo, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Hooded Warbler, Blue Jay, American Crow, Eastern Towhee, Red-eyed Vireo, Carolina Chickadee, Wood Thrush and Tufted Titmouse all add their voices to the peace of the woods at the riverside.

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Recorded on September 22, 2025, at the Belmont swamp, this is the sound of the wetlands after a rainshower. Crickets set the backdrop as Tufted Titmouse, Common Yellowthroat, American Crow, Chimney Swift, White-breasted Nuthatch, Summer Tanager, White-eyed Vireo, Northern Waterthrush, Northern Cardinal and Pileated Woodpecker call across the swamp. Raindrops kerplop from the leaves of the towering bald cypress, adding to the rhythm of the autumn sounds. This recording is best appreciated in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on September 15, 2025, on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of the last drops of an evening thundershower fading as crickets and katydids weave their night song into a gentle green noise, perfect for meditation.

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Recorded on August 29, 2025 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a quenching garden rain shower accompanied by a charm of lively finches at the feeders. Raindrops patter on the metal roof and fall onto the rain drum, creating a natural melody. Listeners will also hear the sharp chee-dit calls of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds as they chase each other through the rain.

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Recorded on August 30, 2025, in the pasture at Heart Place, this is the sound of a cricket chorus at blue hour giving way to dawn where heavy dew blankets the pasture and the blooming wild passion flower vine. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear distant coyote calls and a Barred Owl hoot along with Blue Jay, American Crow, Eastern Wood Pewee, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebird, White-breasted Nuthatch and Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

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Recorded on August 30, 2025, at Belmont on the Tallahatchie River, this is the sound of an early morning bird chorus featuring year-round residents alongside others preparing for fall migration.. A steady backdrop of cricket song frames the voices of the Carolina Wren, Eastern Wood Pewee, Red-shouldered Hawk, Acadian Flycatcher, Hooded Warbler, Northern Cardinal, White-eyed Vireo, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpecker, Summer Tanager, Kentucky Warbler and Red-eyed Vireo.

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Recorded on Aug 28, 2025 on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a late summer sundown as a pop-up shower moves out of the area. The background rhythm of field crickets and the pitter patter of raindrops falling from the metal roof onto the rain drum mingle with the hooowaa of a Barred Owl echoing through the bottom.

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Recorded on August 22, 2025 at the dogtrot under a rising Black Moon, the rare third new moon in a season of four, this is the sound of a steady drone of katydids, field & tree crickets and cicadas bringing a peaceful calm to the late summer night.

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Recorded August 14, 2025 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of gentle rain on the metal roof with distant rolling thunder, joined by an assortment of field and tree crickets and katydids. The continuous trill of the Southeastern Field Cricket, the spritely chirps of the Southern Wood Cricket, and the brief raspy rattles of the Lesser Angle-wing Katydid weave together into a late summer night chorus.

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Recorded on August 10, 2025, from the Way Out West deck, this is the sound of the dawn chorus as blue hour shifts into sunrise under the full August “Flying Up” moon—named by some cultures for the time when young birds take their first flights. Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Carolina Wren, House Finch, Red-eyed Vireo, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Cardinal, White-eyed Vireo, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Phoebe, Carolina Chickadee, Pileated Woodpecker and Chipping Sparrow blend with the steady rhythm of field crickets in the early dawn.

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Recorded on July 29, 2025, on the Way Out West deck, this is the sound of morning in the meadow and the distinctive call of the Red-headed Meadow Katydid—a powerful, rapid tick followed by a loud, grinding trill. Summer songbirds including Eastern Wood-Pewee, House Finch, Downy Woodpecker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Carolina Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-throated Vireo, Red-winged Blackbird, American Crow and Mourning Dove weave into the summer mix of cicadas, crickets and katydids warming in the summer sun.

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Recorded on July 8, 2025, this is the sound of a gentle rain falling on the west deck and metal roof of the dogtrot as distant thunder rolls across the river bottom. Dusk-singing cicadas pulse in the background while Ruby-throated Hummingbirds dart through the soft drizzle. The rain blankets the shiny leaves of the Blackjack Oaks and pasture grasses, as Eastern Wood-Pewee, House Finches, Indigo Bunting, Carolina Chickadee, Northern Cardinal and the steady rhythm of field crickets join the evening chorus. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can enjoy 75 minutes of soothing pink noise, perfect for meditating.

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Recorded on July 29, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of the night chorus of katydids, crickets and cicadas rising beneath the summer meteor showers of the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids at their peak. The recording opens with the bold, continuous trill of the robust conehead. At the 22-minute mark, the two-parted zeee-dik of the oblong-winged katydid cuts through the symphony of common true katydids. Overhead, a waxing crescent moon at 27% shares the dark sky with streaking meteors and the nocturnal insect hum of mid summer.

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Recorded on June 19, 2025, this is the sound of an ephemeral stream splashing and bubbling as it winds through the woods at the edge of a prairie remnant alive with native grasses, sedges and blooming summer wildflowers. Flowing beneath the territory of a sweet-singing Common Yellowthroat, the stream carries the rhythm of his triplet song—witchety-witchety-witchety—above its clear, cool water. Nearby, the layered calls of White-eyed Vireo, Indigo Bunting, Kentucky Warbler, Carolina Wren, American Crow and Mourning Dove complete the early summer soundscape.

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Recorded on June 8, 2025, at Heart Pond, this is the sound of Purple Martins riding thermals after a pop-up shower. Their chortling song rises above a lively soundscape of early summer birds that include Chipping Sparrow, Northern Parula, Northern Mockingbird, Orchard Oriole, Blue Grosbeak, Northern Cardinal, Brown-headed Cowbird, House Finch, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Summer Tanager, Wood Thrush, Red-winged Blackbird, Great-crested Flycatcher, Carolina Wren, American Robin, Mourning Dove, American Crow, White-eyed Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Kingbird and Indigo Bunting, with field crickets and Southern Cricket Frogs adding to the chorus around the pond.

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Recorded on June 9, 2025 at Wall Doxey State Park, this soundscape captures a diverse frog chorus at Spring Lake, an artesian spring-fed 40-acre lake lined with towering bald cypress trees. Under a waxing gibbous moon at 98% illumination, the deep resonant calls of American Bullfrogs take the lead, joined by Cope’s Gray Treefrogs, Bird-voiced Treefrogs, Green Frogs, Southern Cricket Frogs and Fowler’s Toads. Crickets and katydids provide a steady rhythmic undertone, weaving a rich layered chorus of summer nightlife.

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Recorded on June 14, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of golden hour in the garden. The chee-dits of a charm of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds sparkles alongside a chorus of Tufted Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Cardinal, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Yellow-throated Warbler, Red-bellied & Pileated Woodpecker, American Robin, Carolina Wren, Wood Thrush, Mourning Dove, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Parula, Eastern Kingbird, Blue Jay, Summer Tanager and Northern Mockingbird. The raspy waaaaa of a boisterous little Fowler’s Toad occasionally joins the mix along with a background of field crickets.

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Recorded on July 10, 2025, at Heart Place under the light of the full Buck Moon, this is the sound of a warm summer evening. From high in the oak trees, a group of Common True Katydids sing their steady, rhythmic drone, perfect for deep relaxation or drifting off to sleep.

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Recorded on June 19, 2025, in the bottomland forest along Sandstone Trail, this is the sound of a gentle brook flowing after rain. The bright tweet-tweet-tweet-tweet of a Prothonotary Warbler carries through the understory, joined by the songs of a Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker. This calming green noise is perfect for relaxing or meditating.

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Recorded on June 19, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a powerful early summer thunderstorm, with more than an inch of rain falling in just one hour. Listeners are treated to booming, echoing, pealing thunder and the sound of rain on the Moonpie deck and in the meadow. Sounds Southern Extended subscribers get an hour of some of the season’s most dramatic thunder and the melodic rhythm of the rain drum and the return of birdsong as the storm rolls away. As the skies begin to clear, birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Wood-Pewee, House Finch, Tu...

Recorded on June 19, 2025 in a wet prairie remnant near Sardis Lake, this is the sound of summer settling in after nearly an inch and a half of rain fell in just 24 hours. As the summer sun returns, swamp cicadas (also called morning cicadas) fill the air with their crescendoing, shimmering buzz, joined by the rhythmic chirp of crickets and the steady trickle of an ephemeral stream winding through blooming stands of American germander and blue mud plantain. This is the sound of a wet summer morning—lush, lively and full of motion.

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Recorded on June 9, 2025 at Wall Doxey State Park, this is the sound of a vibrant frog chorus at dusk in the wet woodlands surrounding artesian Spring Creek. Synchronized fireflies—Photuris frontalis, also known as Snappy Syncs—light up the twilight in silent rhythm. The chorus features Cope’s Gray Treefrogs, Bird-voiced Treefrogs, Green Frogs and Fowler’s Toads, with the Bird-voiced Treefrog’s bell-like call (resembling the pitch and tempo of a Pileated Woodpecker) at the forefront. Crickets add their steady rhythm to the layered soundscape.

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Recorded on May 24, 2025, on the Way Out West Deck during a stretch of record-setting rainfall in Mississippi, this is the sound of a gentle thundershower passing over the pasture lush with native grasses and blooming wildflowers. Birds call from the rain-soaked Blackjack and Post Oaks—Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Tufted Titmouse, Downy Woodpecker, Brown-headed Cowbird, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay, Summer Tanager, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Carolina Wren, House Finch, and Pine Warbler—while a few Southern Cricket Frogs, stirred by the rain, add to the chorus.

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Recorded on June 8, 2025, at Heart Pond, this is the sound of late spring at blue hour. As the light fades, the first dusk-singing cicadas of the season begin their pulsating drone, joined by the calls of Barking Tree Frogs, Fowler’s Toads and Southern Cricket Frogs. Their layered chorus captures the shift from day to night in a humid Southern landscape.

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Recorded on June 8, 2025, in the woods at Heart Place, this is the sound of the Wood Thrush singing from the creek bottom in late spring, as birds establish their summer territories. A rich chorus joins in, including Northern Parula, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Summer Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, American Robin, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Mockingbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Gray Catbird, Hooded Warbler, Blue Jay, Brown Thrasher, Mourning Dove, Orchard Oriole, Carolina Wren, Red-winged Blackbird, Blue Grosbeak, Acadian Flycatcher, Purple Martin, Carolina Chickadee and Eastern Kingbird. Creating the perfect calm, this recording is great for meditation or slowing the heart rate.

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Recorded on May 4, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a lazy spring afternoon in the wildflower meadow, with a light breeze rustling the leaves of the Blackjack oaks. At the center of the soundscape is a male Yellow-breasted Chat, showcasing his extensive vocal repertoire—whistles, cackles, mews, catcalls, chuckles, rattles, gurgles, pops and more—strung together in ever-changing combinations. Accompanying him are the Tufted Titmouse, American Crow, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Orchard Oriole, American Robin, Summer Tanager, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Pine Warbler, House Finch, Purple Martin, Carolina Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker. This recording is best enjo...

Recorded on June 5, 2025, east of Como on the edge of farm fields in the river bottom, this is the sound of Southern Cricket Frogs, Gray Treefrogs and Southern Leopard Frogs in full chorus as fireflies flicker through the kudzu-lined creekbeds. 

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Recorded on June 3, 2025, from the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of morning beginning in blue hour and breaking into dawn as the wind stirs the tops of the post oaks and birds sing from the trees and meadow below. Listeners will hear he creak of a screen door and a distant rooster calling to greet the dawn, along with a vibrant chorus of birds: Indigo Bunting, Northern Cardinal, Barn Swallow, Yellow-throated Warbler, Carolina Wren, Chipping Sparrow, American Robin, Pine Warbler, American Crow, Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Grosbeak, Northern Parula, Great Crested Flycatcher, Brown-headed Cowbird...

Recorded on May 21, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a lone Northern Mockingbird joining the nighttime chorus of crickets and frogs. Nocturnal singing is common during spring mating season and this male seizes the quiet night to both court a mate and defend his territory in a Eastern red cedar. In the still air, listeners can hear him cycle through more than a dozen mimicked songs, each phrase a borrowed echo stitched into his own performance.

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Recorded on May 26, 2025, in the woods at Heart Place, this is the sound of the spring dawn chorus as a line of thunderstorms begins to move in. The gusting winds blow through the oak and pine treetops, as the rich, varied, flute-like ee-oh-lay and buzz-like whistle of the Wood Thrush takes center stage in the understory. Listeners will also hear the songs of the Pine Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Indigo Bunting and Purple Martin. This is the sound of morning birdsong welcoming the day beneath a storm-stirred spring sky, as two Wood Thrushes...

Recorded on May 26, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a fog-draped night after a weekend of steady rain. Fowler’s toads and Southern Cricket Frogs call from the pond’s edge, joined by the steady chirping of crickets. In the distance, a family of Barred Owls calls back and forth through the thick mist. Under the dark skies of a new moon, this is the sound of night pulsing with quiet intensity.

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Recorded on May 6, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a gentle rain falling on the meadow. As the day draws to a close, the shower gradually fades, giving way to the steady chorus of evening crickets. With its natural pink noise qualities, this recording offers a soothing backdrop—perfect for relaxation, sleep or quiet reflection.

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Recorded on April 29, 2025, at the dogtrot during blue hour under a rising waxing crescent moon, this is the sound of a lone bullfrog as he begins his deep-throated serenade, signaling the start of mating season. Soon, other frogs and spring crickets join the chorus. In the distance, Canada Geese call out with their familiar good-night honks as the day slips quietly into night. The calm, rhythmic soundscape is perfect for drifting off to sleep or winding down at the end of the day.

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Recorded on May 11, 2025, at the old townsite of Belmont along the Little Tallahatchie River, this is the sound of spring migration at its peak. A warbler chorus fills the breezy morning air, featuring both transient travelers and those settling in for the breeding season. Among the migrants is the Blackpoll Warbler, known for its astonishing 12,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean and North America. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear a dust-up between two Louisiana Waterthrush over choice territory located on a mossy hillside where an artesian stream trickles past a blooming stand of lizard’s tail—also know...

Recorded on May 7, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of the sundown chorus at the edge of Clear Springs swamp. After a day of thunderstorms, water drips steadily from the understory trees while the swamp birds settle in for the evening. Among them: Barred Owl, Chimney Swift, Summer Tanager, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Prothonotary & Hooded Warblers, Carolina Wren, Louisiana Waterthrush, Great Crested & Acadian Flycatchers, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Thrasher, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay, and even the buzz of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Beneath the canopy, the steady chorus of crickets and frogs rises, threading through the twilight air.

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Recorded on May 8, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a night wrapped in thick fog after a day of thunderstorms. The fog hangs so heavily it drips from the eaves onto the rain drum below. Crickets and frogs provide a soft, steady rhythm beneath it all. A Yellow-breasted Chat takes advantage of the muffled quiet, his voice amplified in the dense air as he sings through the night during the peak of mating season. Sounds Southern Extended subscribers can enjoy over an hour of the soothing sounds of a southern night. This recording is...

Recorded on April 20, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of a spring sunrise chorus bursting to life where a marshy meadow meets artesian-fed streams flowing from the wooded hills where scarlet buckeye is in full bloom. Listeners will hear the sharp, banjo-like glunk of a green frog alongside a rich mix of birdsong: Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Gray Catbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, White-throated Sparrow, American Crow, Northern Cardinal, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos, Carolina Wren, Common Yellowthroat, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, American Goldfinch, Canada Goose, Scarlet and Summer Tanagers, Northern Parula, Acadian Flycatcher, Downy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Wood Thrush, Indigo Bunting, and an array...

Recorded on April 22, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a nighttime chorus: Fowler’s toads, southern cricket frogs, the occasional bullfrog and spring field crickets calling beneath dark skies during the peak of the annual Lyrid Meteor Shower. Sounds Southern Extended listeners are treated to an hour of this steady, hypnotic rhythm—perfect for winding down or slipping into sleep.

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Recorded on April 21, 2025, from the dogtrot, this is the sound of rain dripping from the trees after a thundershower, along with the sound of field crickets and return of the birds to their spring chorus. You'll hear the songs of American Robin, House Finch, Tufted Titmouse, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Acadian Flycatcher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Mourning Dove, White-eyed and Red-eyed Vireos, Northern Parula, Orchard Oriole, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Summer Tanager, Hooded Warbler, Black-and-White Warbler and Pine Warbler. The Tennessee Warbler, perched at the top of the sugarberry tree, steals the...

Recorded on April 23, 2025, at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck, this is the sound of a gentle rolling thundershower—the final in a line of storms that dropped nearly an inch of rain on the spring wildflowers and blooming blackberry brambles in the meadow. As the rain passes, you’ll hear the birds gradually return to their spring chorus including the songs of the Indigo Bunting, House Finch, Tufted Titmouse, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pine Warbler and Tennessee Warbler.

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Recorded on April 17, 2025, at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck, this is the sound of the first of the season Chuck-will’s-widow returning to the hill country at Heart Place. He calls his rolling CHIP wido WIDO song from across the pasture in the mixed woods near Kingfisher Pond. On this cool spring night, with temperatures dipping below 50 degrees, only a few southern cricket frogs and spring field crickets join the chorus. This recording is best enjoyed in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on April 20, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of the dawn song in the artesian hills where fire pink wildflowers are at peak bloom. The spring waters spill into the marshy meadow and wooded swamp below, where the Prothonotary Warbler has returned to its breeding grounds and is busy establishing territory and searching for a prime nest site. Joining the morning chorus at mid-migration warbler season are the Tennessee Warbler, Hooded Warbler & Swainson's Wabler, along with the Indigo Bunting, Louisiana Waterthrush, Yellow-breasted Chat, Common Yellowthroat, White-eyed & Red-eyed Vireos while the fluting song of a Wood Thrush rings out from...

Recorded on March 16, 2025, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of Mississippi’s state bird in the midst of a midnight song marathon. Likely a young male searching for his first mate or an older one singing after losing his mate, the Northern Mockingbird’s song of varied phrases is joined by the barks, cackling and hoooaaaws of a Barred Owl duet. On this cool spring night, with temperatures dipping below 50 degrees, only a few spring field crickets and frogs can be heard—their calls slowed by the chill in the air. This record...

Recorded on April 13, 2025, near Sardis Lake, this is the sound of the morning woods during the early days of warbler migration season. The mixed forest is alive with warbler song, from the Black-and-white, Kentucky, Hooded and Yellow-rumped Warblers to the star of the morning—the Cerulean Warbler—whose distinctive tune of three buzzy notes, four quick warbles and a high-pitched trill is a rare and welcome sound amid its ongoing population decline due to habitat loss. Listeners will hear the gusting winds rustling the tops of the towering white oaks (a particular favorite of the Cerulean) and additional birdcalls of t...

Recorded on April 6, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch during a weekend of steady thundershowers that brought nearly three inches of rain, this is the sound of a gentle, rhythmic rainfall cascading from the metal roof onto the rain drum, accompanied by the low, rolling echoes of distant thunder.

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Recorded on March 30, 2025, at Clear Springs, this is the sound of a Louisiana Waterthrush as it begins to defend and establish its breeding territory with its sweet, musical song. The soundscape is alive with a blend of year-round residents, early summer arrivals and migrating birds, including the songs of the Pine Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, Chipping Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Indigo Bunting, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, American Crow, Red-bellied and Downy Woodpeckers, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren, Northern Parula, Common Yellowthroat, Brown-headed Cowbird and Red-winged Blackbird.

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Recorded on March 30, 2025, near Sardis Lake, this is the sound of shifting seasons carried on the wind. Gentle to moderate south winds move through the pines, creating psithurism—the soft rustling of needles and leaves. As one storm front clears and another approaches, a mix of year-round residents, early summer arrivals and migrating birds fill the soundscape, including songs of the Black-and-white Warbler, Pine Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue-headed Vireo, American Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Dark-eyed Junco, American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, American Crow, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren and Northern Parula. Th...

Recorded on March 27, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a spring night coming to life. Fowler’s toads, just waking up for the season, call out with their raspy Waaaaa, joined by the high, exuberant Peeeep of a few spring peepers and the steady trill of Southeastern field crickets. As the night deepens, the brightest star in the sky, Sirius, known as the Dog Star, rises just above the pond on the southern horizon. This recording is best enjoyed in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on March 24, 2025, at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck, this is the sound of a spring morning after a night of thunderstorms. As the landscape dries in the first light of day, year-round residents—including the Northern Cardinal, Chipping and White-throated Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Goldfinch and an array of woodpeckers (Red-bellied, Pileated, and Red-headed)—join the chorus. Their calls mingle with those of the Brown-headed Cowbird, Blue Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, Belted Kingfisher, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren, Eastern Towhee, American Robin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Crow, Mourning Dove, Pine Warbler, Cedar Waxwing and White-breasted Nuthatch. Adding to the morning’s lively sounds...

Recorded on March 23, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a twilight chorus of spring peepers and newly awakened Southeastern field crickets, their peeps and trills rising after a late-day thundershower. In the distance, a lone coyote barks and howls, sending its message across the night. This recording is best enjoyed in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on March 10, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of blue hour settling over the swamp at Clear Springs. Wood Ducks, paired up for the breeding season, ooeek and squeal as they glide and gracefully land between the towering water tupelos. Listeners will hear the ducks engage in ritualized drinking, preening and synchronized shakes, strengthening their bonds. A flock of White-throated Sparrows makes end-of-day chip notes from a tangle of hazel alder and Virginia sweetspire branches, their calls threading through the dusk. Beneath it all, a steady chorus of Spring Peepers plus a few Upland Chorus Frogs and Southern Leopard...

Recorded on February 26, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of an early spring evening chorus on Heart Pond. It begins with the gentle honks of Canada Geese as they prepare to depart for their roosting sites, gradually giving way to a pond alive with the rhythmic calls of Spring Peepers. Their chorus is punctuated by the occasional trill of Upland Chorus Frogs and the deep, guttural croaks of Southern Leopard Frogs, creating a rich, layered soundscape of the changing season.

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Recorded on February 22, 2025, at Enid Lake at sunset on a chilly winter day, this is the sound of the gentle rhythm of waves lapping against the sandy shore. Best enjoyed in a quiet setting, it offers a soothing backdrop for relaxing.

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Recorded on March 8, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch during blue hour, this is the sound of a gentle rhythm of drizzling rain cascading from the metal roof onto the rain drum, accompanied by the soft frog chorus of spring peepers on the pond. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will experience the rain shifting between a light drizzle and a steady patter before tapering off again. The harmonious blend of green and pink noise frequencies creates a serene, immersive atmosphere—perfect for relaxation and deep listening.

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Recorded on February 27, 2025, at Belmont's Clear Springs, this is the sound of a stirring frog chorus in the swamp at blue hour. Listeners will hear the calls of Spring Peepers, Upland Chorus Frogs and Southern Leopard Frogs, blended with the distinctive squeals of male Wood Ducks as pairs gather in their roosting areas for the night. Adding to the nighttime symphony, a Barred Owl pair hoots it up in tandem, their calls marking the beginning of courting season.

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Recorded on February 15, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of an evening thundershower with rain cascading onto the metal roof and the resonant raindrum. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will immerse themselves in an hour of rainfall punctuated by distant rolls of thunder as the storm moves out of the area.

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Recorded on February 23, 2025, at Enid Lake, this is the sound of the gentle rhythm of waves lapping against the sandy shore, accompanied by the soothing calls of a pair of Canada Geese as they glide across the lake toward their evening roost. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can unwind with 30 minutes of tranquil lake sounds—perfect for relaxation or clearing the mind.

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Recorded on February 15, 2025, in a flooded meadow overlooking Sardis Lower Lake, this is the sound of a late winter chorus of upland chorus frogs, awakened by recent rains. Steady south winds sweep across the lake, carrying the energy of an approaching storm front. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear the call of a Bald Eagle and the occasional caw of American Crows riding the thermals. This recording is best experienced in a quiet setting.

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Recorded on February 4, 2025, as the morning mist covers the pasture, this is the sound of the rapid trill of a Pine Warbler staking its spring territory in the loblolly pines at the pasture’s edge. Accompanying its call are the melodies of American Goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, American Crows, Tufted Titmice, Carolina Chickadees, Chipping and House Sparrows, Mourning Doves, Dark-eyed Juncos, Canada Geese, House Finches, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatches and Blue Jays.

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Recorded on February 3, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a late winter chorus of Southern Leopard Frogs on Heart Pond along tree crickets awakened by a spell of warm weather. Overhead, the Parade of Planets stretches across the sky while gentle south-southwest winds set the Cosanto Bell ringing, adding a soft, melodic touch to the night. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the Canada Geese quietly honking as they bed down for the night. This recording is best appreciated in a quiet environment.

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Recorded on December 16, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Sleeping Porch, this is the sound of a December sunset thundershower, accompanied by the gentle chorus of tree crickets.

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Recorded on January 18, 2025, on the Moonpie Deck overlooking Heart Pond, this is the sound of a sunrise chorus of winter birds featuring a flock of Canada Geese flying in and landing gracefully on the pond. The morning begins with the caw of Blue Jays & American Crows accompanied by the songs of White-throated Sparrows & Carolina Chickadees along with House & Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Tufted Titmice, Carolina Wrens and Northern Cardinals. Adding to the ambiance are the occasional resonant drops on the raindrum as morning dew falls from the roof.

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Recorded on January 15, 2025, at Sandstone Trail, this is the gentle sound of melting snow in the woods. Rivulets of runoff cascade through the forest floor, flowing toward the creeks that feed into Sardis Lower Lake, after Winter Storm Cora blanketed the mixed forest with half a foot of snow.

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Recorded on January 17, 2025, in the Tennessee River Watershed at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, this is the sound of thousands of Greater Sandhill Cranes as they move into morning feeding sites. Set in the oxbow wetlands carved by the Tennessee River along Flint Creek, between Crabtree and Dinsmore Sloughs, the recording features the Cranes' chortling and bugling as they lift off and fly over a tupelo swamp on their way to feed in nearby farm fields. From the swamp's edge are the sounds of the Canada Goose, Carolina Chickadee, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Tufted Titmouse, Common Grackle, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay...

Recorded on January 10, 2025, at the Heart Place, this is the rare sound of snow in the hill country as Winter Storm Cora drops half a foot of snow in the pasture. You'll hear the sound of snow falling from the Way Out West Deck as winter birds including a large mixed flock of Common Grackles, Red-winged & Rusty Blackbirds move from the ground to the towering blackjack oaks. Joining in on the chorus are the melodies of White-throated, Chipping & Song Sparrows along with Purple, House & Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Blue Jays. This delicate recording is best appreciated in a quiet setting.<...

Recorded on January 11, 2025, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a winter bird chorus the morning after Winter Storm Cora blanketed the hill country with heavy snowfall. The dawn opens with the caw of American Crows joined by the melodies of White-throated, Chipping & Song Sparrows along with Purple, House & Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos, Northern Cardinals and Canada Geese. You'll hear the flutter of wings as the birds visit the feeders and forage for seed in the native grasses and sedges in the pasture.

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Recorded on December 6, 2024 at the Bonsai Forest along Sandstone Trail, this is the sound of an approaching gentle rainstorm. The rain falls on the sugar-white sands, reindeer moss and a soft layer of oak leaves and loblolly pine needles blanketing the forest floor, adding rich texture to this serene atmosphere.

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Recorded on December 18, 2024, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of the gentle rhythm of medium rain falling on the rain drum, accompanied by the subtle calls of winter birds. The soothing pink noise is perfect for relaxation or meditation.

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Recorded on December 28, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of long rumbles of heavy rolling thunder and soothing medium rain falling on the metal roof and rain drum. The soothing pink noise is perfect for relaxation or meditation.

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Recorded on December 17, 2024, at the dogtrot on the front porch, this is the sound of a dawn morning shrouded in Scotch mist following the previous day's rain and thunderstorms. Gentle droplets fall steadily from the roofline onto the rain drum, adding a soothing rhythm to the misty morning atmosphere. Featured prominently is a male and female Carolina Wren duet, his song and her chatter resonating through the damp morning air. Listeners will also hear a rich mix of winter residents including House Finch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, White-throated & Song Sparrows, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal...

Recorded on December 18, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a December morning thundershower with accompanying winter birds featuring the tink calls of Northern Cardinal, mellow fillp call of the House Finch and warble of the Dark-eyed Junco as the shower begins to dissipate.

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Recorded on December 15, 2024, at the dogtrot under the glow of December's full Cold Moon, this is the sound of warm southern winds weaving melodies through the loblolly pines, accompanied by the soft chorus of tree crickets stirred by the unseasonably warm temperature. A soothing example of green noise, this delicate recording is best savored in a quiet setting to fully appreciate its subtle beauty.

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Recorded on December 14, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a winter bird chorus during a light rain at the first of Halcyon Days. A blizzard of Dark-eyed Juncos takes center stage, countersinging and calling with their distinctive 'tew-tew-tew' notes near the feeders. Joining them are the cheerful voices of Tufted Titmice, Northern Cardinals, House Finches and Carolina Chickadees.

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Recorded on December 14, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck under a luminous waxing gibbous moon at 99% illumination, this is the sound of the waning edge of a storm front that brought over 0.55 inches of rain throughout the day. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will experience the storm’s gentle transition as the rainfall fluctuates from medium to light, gradually fading as the system moves on.

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Recorded on November 9, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch during blue hour, this is the sound of rain cascading onto the metal roof and rain drum, accompanied by a soft chorus of crickets. The soothing blend of green and pink noise frequencies creates a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation.

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Recorded on December 7, 2024, at the dogtrot after the season's first hard freeze, this is the sound of birds basking in sunlight illuminating a red oak in the pasture. Listeners will hear the gentle wingbeats of winter residents, including House Finches, Tufted Titmice, Carolina Chickadees, House Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos, American Crows, American Robins and Northern Cardinals. As the wind pushes out the cold front, the soothing rustle of wind through broomsedge bluestem and the leathery leaves of the red oak adds a layer of calm, creating a serene soundscape of green noise.

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