Sounds Southern

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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