Sounds Southern

By Alice Pierotti

Sounds Southern immerses listeners in the tranquil and vibrant field recordings of North Mississippi’s hill country. Each episode, presented by recordist Alice Pierotti, offers a 2

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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Sounds Southern episodes:

February 04, 2025 Night Chorus under the Parade of Planets
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 listeners will hear the Canada Geese quietly honking as they bed down for the night. This recording is best appreciated in a quiet environment.
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January 31, 2025 Lavender Rain & Rolling Thunder
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.
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21min
January 28, 2025 Sunrise Geese on Heart Pond
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 Juncos, Tufted Titmice, Carolina Wrens and Northern Cardinals. Adding to the ambiance are the occasional resonant drops on the raindrum as morning dew falls from the roof.

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21min
January 24, 2025 Melting Snow at Sandstone Trail
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.
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21min
January 21, 2025 Sandhill Cranes over the Tupelo Swamp
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 a tupelo swamp on their way to feed in nearby farm fields. From the swamp's edge are the sounds of the Canada Goose, Carolina Chickadee, Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Tufted Titmouse, Common Grackle, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay and American Crow. In the background is the distant hum of traffic from Point Mallard Parkway and the faint, mournful wail of a passing train whistle.
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22min
January 17, 2025 Snowstorm Cora at Heart Place
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 chorus are the melodies of White-throated, Chipping & Song Sparrows along with Purple, House & Goldfinches, Dark-eyed Juncos and Blue Jays. This delicate recording is best appreciated in a quiet setting.
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21min
January 14, 2025 Sunrise with the Snowbirds
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 Canada Geese. You'll hear the flutter of wings as the birds visit the feeders and forage for seed in the native grasses and sedges in the pasture.

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21min
January 10, 2025 Soft Rain in the Bonsai Forest
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.

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21min
January 07, 2025 Winter Birds and Raindrum Melody
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.

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21min
January 03, 2025 Rolling Thunder in the Winter Sky
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.

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FAQs about Sounds Southern:

How many episodes does Sounds Southern have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.