Sounds Southern

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. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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 therma...

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, C...

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 lis...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ju...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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...

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 C...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 resonati...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 beau...

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 Car...

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 syste...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 pushe...

Recorded on November 7, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a foggy dawn with mist dripping steadily from the blackjack oak trees at the deck's edge. 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 the Belted Kingfisher, H...

Recorded on November 9, 2024, at the dogtrot after a daylong rainstorm, this is the sound of the soothing calls of tree crickets and gentle patter of raindrops hitting the leathery leaves of Blackjack Oaks in the pasture's oak grove. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy 45 minutes of calming green noise, ideal for meditation, relaxation or drifting off to sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Recorded on November 1, 2024, at Quail Run Trail on a ridge overlooking Enid Lake, this is the sound of a lively bird chorus on a warm fall afternoon. The mixed-woods forest resonates with the calls of Carolina Wrens, Red-headed, Red-bellied & Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Creepers, Carolina Chickadees, American & Fish Crows, Blue Jays and White-breasted Nuthatches. Adding to the ambiance ar...

Recorded on November 19, 2024, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a soothing nighttime rain shower gently falling on the metal roof and dripping onto the steel drum tuned to D Akebono, a musical scale commonly used in traditional Japanese music. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy 45 minutes of calming, soft pink noise—perfect for de-stressing, meditation or relaxation. Hosted on Acast...

Recorded on November 15, 2024, at Sardis Lake, this is the sound of the gentle lapping of waves against the lakeshore under the full Beaver Moon, the final supermoon of the year, when the moon closest to Earth in its orbit. Listeners will hear the gravely croak of a Great Blue Heron (beginning around the 6:40 mark) and the low hum of distant motorboats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...