Sounds Southern

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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