This recording was gathered beside the upper McCloud River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. It was a calm and clear morning on the first day of May and the birds sang cheerily in the warm sunlight.

Sound By Nature is independently produced and is made possible in part by the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate nature field recordings which have been thoughtfully gathered with respect for nature, and is completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to continue to provide you with you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you also have the option to make a one time donation. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated. You can also support the podcast by rating and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts.

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your continued support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they've helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sound. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, Jill, Laurie, Melinda, and Lisa- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! 

Recently I was happy to receive the first donation to the podcast through the website. Unfortunately my happiness waned when I received an email that said the cardholder had disputed the charge and the bank refused the payment. I was further disheartened when I was charged a hefty returned payment fee by the company which handles online payment processing for my website. I find it hard to imagine that a person would fraudulently use somebody's credit or debit card to donate to a podcast, and I am guessing that the person that made the donation didn't recognize the charge or perhaps they forgot they made the donation. Either way, I really hope it was just a misunderstanding. That said, if you decide to donate to the podcast through the website and later decide to dispute the charge with your bank or credit card company, please know that I will be penalized, and possibly for more than the originally intended donation. 

If you have any questions or comments you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch by visiting the website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I really hope that this or any of my other recordings provide you with a little solace in this ceaselessly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you listen to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, to help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, or however you may listen to them, I hope they are benefitting you in any small way. Thank you all very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.

This was recorded on International Dawn Chorus Day at Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. International Dawn Chorus Day is held on the first Sunday in May and was created to encourage people to get up early and listen to the beautiful sounds of birdsong. You can learn more about it here- https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/dawn-chorus-day

It was a cool and breezy morning and I have to confess there weren't quite as many birds on this morning as I have heard at this location in the past. Nevertheless, this recording was made on International Dawn Chorus Day and I didn't want to replace it with a recording which had more abundant birdsong. So in the spirit of the day I am sharing this with you. That said it was a beautiful morning at a very beautiful and secluded meadow and I look forward to gathering recordings at this location in the future. As an aside, I did have an interesting Black Bear encounter while I was there. I set up my recording rig and moved to the other side of the meadow so as not to disturb the natural behavior of the birds and other wildlife. As I was quietly sitting and taking in the scenery, a large Black Bear silently walked out onto the meadow not more than fifty feet from me. I was looking in the other direction when my dog alerted me to it's presence with a bark and scared the bear into the brushy forest which borders the meadow. I see Black Bears frequently but have never had one approach so quietly. It was an interesting and unnerving experience.

Sound By Nature is independently produced and is made possible in part by the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate field recordings which have been thoughtfully gathered with respect for nature, and are completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to help me continue providing you with you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you also have the option to make a one time donation. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated.

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your continued support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they've helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sound. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, Jill, Laurie, Melinda, and new supporter Lisa- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! I would also like to thank listener Leah who reached out to me by email and made a generous contribution to the podcast by standard mail. Thanks again Leah!

If you have any questions or comments you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch by visiting the website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I truly hope that this or any of my recordings have been able to provide you with a bit of solace in this increasingly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you use them to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, or however you may enjoy them, I hope they are benefitting you in some small way. Thank you all very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.

This was recorded on a cold and rainy spring morning while walking along the McCloud River Trail in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The rain fell steadily as I strolled along, at times mixed with wet and slushy snow, and heavy water drops fell from the trees as the rain collected in the foliage before dripping down to the forest floor. This recording was made using a binaural microphone configuration which means the microphones were placed at ear level on either side of the head in order to reproduce a lifelike stereo recording which comes as close as possible to what someone would hear were they actually at the location themselves. In this case the microphones were clipped below the brim of a hat I wore both to protect the microphones and my head from getting soaked by the rain and heavy water droplets dripping from the trees. The rain had softened the trail surface which muffled my footsteps and allowed for a much quieter walk than if the trail had been dry, with leaves, twigs, and pine needles crunching underfoot. 

Sound By Nature is independently produced and is made possible in part by the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate field recordings which have been thoughtfully gathered with respect for nature, and are completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to help me continue to provide you with you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you also have the option to make a one time donation. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated.

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your continued support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they've helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sound. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, Jill, Laurie, Melinda, and new supporter Lisa- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! I would also like to thank listener Leah who reached out to me by email and made a generous contribution to the podcast by standard mail. Thanks again Leah!

If you have any questions or comments you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch by visiting the website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I really hope that this or any of my other recordings provide you with a little solace in this ceaselessly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you use them to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, or however you may enjoy them, I hope they are benefitting you in some small way. Thank you all very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.

This recording was collected on a calm morning which became increasingly windy as the sun climbed up into the sky at Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. The microphone was set up about 50 meters from the water next to a low, shrubby lava outcrop which provided a bit of protection from the the gusty wind that gathered in intensity during this recording and continued into the day. 

Sound By Nature is independently produced and is made possible in part by the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate field recordings which have been thoughtfully gathered with respect for nature, and are completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to help me continue to provide you with you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you also have the option to make a one time donation. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated. 

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your continued support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they've helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sound. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, Jill, and the two new supporters I gained this past week, Laurie and Melinda- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! I would also like to thank listener Leah who reached out to me by email and made a generous contribution to the podcast by standard mail. 

If you have any questions or comments you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch by visiting the website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I really hope that this or any of my other recordings provide you with a little solace in this ceaselessly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you use them to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, or however you may enjoy them, I hope they are benefitting you in some small way. Thank you all very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.

This was recorded early on a rainy morning inside the weathered old cabin at Crystal Springs, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. 

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I captured this recording of a Marsh Wren as it flittered around in the tules on the water's edge at Crystal Springs, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. 

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This was recorded on a cold and misty morning beneath an oak tree by the waters edge at Crystal Springs in Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. The recording starts about forty minutes before sunrise and slowly gets louder as more and more birds join the chorus. The park is located only a few miles from the rural farming communities of McArthur and Fall River Mills, and is unfortunately not beyond the reach of the noise pollution which these towns and the highway running through them create, and is heard on this recording. That said, there is an incredible diversity of birds and other wildlife, and perhaps it is good to be reminded that a place of such natural abundance can exist alongside us humans if we are careful and considerate of the needs of species other than our own. 

This is the fourth episode I have released this week, so I'll spare you the spiel and try to keep this short. Thank you very much to my supporters and contributors, and those of you that have rated and reviewed the podcast. Support me if you can, donate if you'd like, and please share the podcast with anyone who might enjoy it. 

I hope that you all are doing okay. As long we keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually we will get over this mountain of a pandemic. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound.

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This recording was gathered on a clear, cool night beside a small wet meadow near the Ja She Creek Campground in Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. The frogs sang in chorus continuously before an unidentified animal walked onto the wet and grassy stage and compelled them to end their performance. There is unfortunately some noise pollution on this recording, in the form of air traffic, but the frogs were singing loudly and I didn't think it overshadowed their performance.

Sound By Nature is produced by me with the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate field recordings which have been thoughtfully gathered with respect for nature, and are completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me continue to provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to help me to keep giving you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you also have the option to make a one time donation. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated.

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your ongoing support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they have helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sounds. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, and Jill- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! I would also like to thank listener Leah who reached out to me by email and made a generous contribution to the podcast by standard mail. As I recall Leah mentioned enjoying an older episode with frogs. Leah, I really hope you enjoy this episode, and thanks again!

If you have any questions, comments, or criticisms you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch by visiting the website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I really hope that this or any of my other recordings provide you with a little peace in this ceaselessly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you use them to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, or to help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, I hope they are benefitting you in some small way. Thank you all very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.

This recording was gathered on a chilly night in early spring beside the campfire at my campsite in the Crystal Springs Campground in Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, Shasta County, California. A large deciduous tree had fallen across the trail not far from my campsite, and the park maintenance workers had cut out the section blocking the trail, which I used for firewood. I am not quite sure what kind of tree it was, but the wood, some of which was studded with acorns by busy acorn woodpeckers, burned nicely without a lot of loud snaps and pops, and the fire hissed as the moisture within the wood heated and escaped as steam.

Sound By Nature is produced by me with the generous support of listeners like you. If you appreciate field recordings which have been thoughtfully collected with respect for nature, and are completely free from advertising, perhaps you would like to support the podcast as well. Will you help me continue to provide you with these recordings by becoming a supporter? Your support will be used to help me to keep giving you ad free, mindfully collected natural sound. I hope that you will consider supporting the podcast if you can. You can make a monthly contribution by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, and by visiting- http://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ where you may also make a one time donation if that suits you better. Any and all support is thoroughly appreciated. Recently, listener support has helped me upgrade my audio software which will hopefully provide all listeners with an overall better listening experience. 

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters for your ongoing support. Your contributions have helped me upgrade my equipment, which has hopefully improved your listening experience, they have helped cover the costs associated with gathering these recordings, and they motivate me to continue providing you with natural sounds. Soo, Paul, Meta, Ariel, Benjamin, and Jill- I am truly grateful for your monthly support. Thank you! I would also like to thank listener Leah who reached out to me by email and made a generous contribution to the podcast by mail. Thank you Leah!

If you have any questions, comments, or criticisms you can email the podcast at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with the podcast by visiting my website- https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/ -It's a work in progress, but it's a start.

I really hope that this or any of my other recordings provide you with a little peace in this ceaselessly chaotic world we all live in together. Whether you use them to help you achieve a meditative state of mind, for stress relieving natural ambience, or to help you drift off to a restful night of sleep, I hope they benefit you in some small way. Thank you very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sound.