Sounds Southern

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 more information.

Recorded on November 1, 2024, at Belmont's Clear Springs, this is the sound of a dawn chorus of autumn birds in the swamp. As the sun rises and burns off the morning fog and misty rain, listeners will hear the distinct kerplunk of ripened fruit falling from the towering Water Tupelo trees as woodpecker calls and drumming dominate, including the sounds of Pileated, Red-bellied, Hairy and Downy species. Other voices in the chorus include the autumn return of the Northern Flicker, Winter Wren, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Ruby-crowned & Golden-crowned Kinglets along with the Belted Kingfisher, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Towhee and Barred Owl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on November 9, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a raincloud bursting open at daybreak. It features the dawn chorus of Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, Finches, Titmice and Nuthatches on wing, accompanied by the rhythmic drumming of rain against the metal roof and rain drum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 31, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of gusty south winds up to 21 mph bringing in a storm front with heavy rain and thunder, punctuated by the deep, resonant tones of a Cosanti bronze windbell. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can enjoy 55 minutes of calming brownian noise, ideal for focus and easing anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 31, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a barred owl's haunting hoooaaaw call from the nearby woods accompanied by a gentle tree cricket chorus and the soft plinks of the final raindrops from an all-day rainstorm dripping from the leathery Post Oak leaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 31, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of gentle rain patter accompanied by the soft trill of tree crickets in the evening blue hour at the end of an all-day rainstorm. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can enjoy 50 minutes of the soothing pink noise, perfect for meditation or relaxation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 19, 2024, at the dogtrot in the wild medicine garden, this is the sound of the rapid trill of a Fast-calling Tree Cricket, accompanied by distant calls from birds in the the dreamy golden hour. Listeners will hear the distant caaw of American Crow and the Blue Jay's distinct jaaaay call, adding to the peaceful soundscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 17, 2024, at Sardis Lake, this is the sound of the rhythmic crashing of waves against the lakeshore under the full Hunter’s supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of the year at perigee. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can immerse themselves in 50 minutes of calming, soothing sounds, perfect for bringing peace and mental clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 11, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck beneath the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), this is the sound of a melodic chorus of crickets, with the Snowy Tree Cricket's song in the foreground. Listeners will also hear a distant rooster crow and deer snorting in the pre-dawn. The recording is delicate and best enjoyed in a quiet setting for full appreciation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 11, 2024, at Belmont's Clear Springs, this is the sound of an early fall dawn chorus in the cypress swamp. As the rising sun burns off morning fog, the birds create an oasis of sound featuring powerful drumming and the wicka wicka call of the Northern Flicker. Adding to the woodpecker descent are those large to small including Pileated, Red-bellied, Yellow Bellied Sapsucker, Hairy & Downy. Others in the chorus include: Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, Winter Wren, Ruby-Crowned & Golden-Crowned Kinglet. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the classic hoot (who cooks for you, who cooks for you alll) of the Barred Owl beginning at the 20 minute mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 4, 2024 at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck under a bright blanket of stars and barely-there moon in a 1% waxing crescent phase, this is the sound of a bluehour chorus of crickets and katydids with distant hoo-aws of a parliment of Barred Owls calling from the woods in the nearby bottomlands. Autumn is sometimes called "the hooting season" for owl watchers because owls are staking their territories for the upcoming courting season. This is a quiet recording so a quiet listening is recommended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on October 11, 2024, at Enid Lake, this is the sound of the gentle rhythm of waves lapping against the sandy lakeshore. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy 45 minutes of calming, soothing sounds designed to bring peace and clear your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 26, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a sunrise chorus following a peak migration night, where over 6 million birds passed through Panola County en route to their wintering grounds. The recording features a beautiful duet between a male and female pair of Carolina Wrens, with his song and her chatter echoing from the goldenrod near the deck. Listeners will also hear a mix of year-round residents, alongside summer birds like the Indigo Bunting, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Summer Tanager, who will soon be headed South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 12, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a soothing sunset rain shower gently falling on the metal roof and dripping onto the steel drum tuned to D Akebono. You'll hear Ruby-throated hummingbirds feeding before dusk while katydids and crickets strike up their evening chorus. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy over an hour of calming pink noise—perfect for meditation or relaxation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 22, 2024, at a prairie remnant off Cold Springs Road, this is the sound of a field of native grasses and late blooming wildflowers at golden hour. Listeners will hear the chirp of crickets, the buzz of bees visiting the Swamp marigold and distant birdcalls from summer birds (Indigo Bunting and Common Yellowthroat) as well as some fall migrating birds (Northern Waterthrush and Swainson's Thrush) at the edge of the adjacent woods. The Chi call of the Red-bellied Woodpecker can be heard throughout the recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 16, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a soothing midday rain shower gently soaking the blooming Tall Goldenrod nestled up to the deck. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will experience over three hours of calming pink noise, as medium to gentle rain cascades off post oak trees, taps on the raindrum and Ruby-throated hummingbirds buzz gracefully through the rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 13, 2024, at the backwaters of Enid Lake on Hubbard Creek, this is the sound of a rain-swelled creek babbling as it empties into a shallow marsh meadow near upland woods. Along the creekbank, buzzing pollinators visit late-blooming plants, while the ambient soundscape is filled with birdsong, crickets, katydids and croaking frogs. You’ll also hear the call of a Red-Shouldered Hawk, cawing crows, and the faint hum of a low-flying airplane overhead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 15, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a soothing midnight rain shower dripping on the metal roof featuring a mix of green and pink noise frequencies. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will experience the full duration of the storm—nearly two hours of gentle to steady rain, gradually fading into a peaceful nighttime chorus of crickets and katydids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 16, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a nighttime breeding chorus of Southern Leopard frogs brought to life by cooler temperatures and recent heavy rains. The frogs' calls are accompanied by the soothing white noise of crickets and katydids. Earlier rain showers blanketed the pasture in fog, dispersing the sound, while moonlight refracted off ice crystals in thin cirrus clouds above, creating a stunning 22° halo around the harvest moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on September 13, 2024, at the backwaters of Enid Lake on Hubbard Creek, this is the sound of a marsh meadow, rejuvenated by nearly 4" of rain dropped by Hurricane Francine the day before. You'll hear buzzing bees visit the late blooming plants along with birdsong, crickets, katydids and croaking frogs. Highlights include a small flock of Indigo Buntings repeating their chip call from the grasses beneath a towering bald cypress tree. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear the distinct calls of Red-bellied, Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers, the gravelly kroow of a Great Egret foraging in the shallows, the high-pitched piping of Killdeer feeding along the lakeshore flats and an explosion of breeding chorus from the Southern Leopard frog at the 17 minute mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.