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Sounds Southern

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 20-minute journey into the soothing sounds of nature in the rural south, from dancing leaves to distant birdcalls.For those who wish to delve deeper, Sounds Southern Extended subscribers gain exclusive access to complete recordings, ranging from 30 to 120 minutes, perfect for relaxation, meditation or background

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20:32

Prothonotary Warbler & the Babbling Brook

Sounds Southern ·

2025/07/11

Recorded on June 19, 2025, in the bottomland forest along Sandstone Trail, this is the sound of a gentle brook flowing after rain. The bright tweet-tweet-tweet-tweet of a Prothonotary Warbler carries through the understory, joined by the songs of a Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker. This calming green noise is perfect for relaxing or meditating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:32

June Gullywasher with Pealing Thunder

Sounds Southern ·

2025/07/08

Recorded on June 19, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a powerful early summer thunderstorm, with more than an inch of rain falling in just one hour. Listeners are treated to booming, echoing, pealing thunder and the sound of rain on the Moonpie deck and in the meadow. Sounds Southern Extended subscribers get an hour of some of the season’s most dramatic thunder and the melodic rhythm of the rain drum and the return of birdsong as the storm rolls away. As the skies begin to clear, birds

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22:46

Swamp Cicadas & Summer Songbirds in the Wet Prairie

Sounds Southern ·

2025/07/04

Recorded on June 19, 2025 in a wet prairie remnant near Sardis Lake, this is the sound of summer settling in after nearly an inch and a half of rain fell in just 24 hours. As the summer sun returns, swamp cicadas (also called morning cicadas) fill the air with their crescendoing, shimmering buzz, joined by the rhythmic chirp of crickets and the steady trickle of an ephemeral stream winding through blooming stands of American germander and blue mud plantain. This is the sound of a wet summer

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20:18

Bird-voiced Tree Frogs in the Snappy Sync Magic

Sounds Southern ·

2025/07/01

Recorded on June 9, 2025 at Wall Doxey State Park, this is the sound of a vibrant frog chorus at dusk in the wet woodlands surrounding artesian Spring Creek. Synchronized fireflies—Photuris frontalis, also known as Snappy Syncs—light up the twilight in silent rhythm. The chorus features Cope’s Gray Treefrogs, Bird-voiced Treefrogs, Green Frogs and Fowler’s Toads, with the Bird-voiced Treefrog’s bell-like call (resembling the pitch and tempo of a Pileated Woodpecker) at the forefront. Crickets add

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20:53

Thundershower in the Green Pasture

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/27

Recorded on May 24, 2025, on the Way Out West Deck during a stretch of record-setting rainfall in Mississippi, this is the sound of a gentle thundershower passing over the pasture lush with native grasses and blooming wildflowers. Birds call from the rain-soaked Blackjack and Post Oaks—Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Tufted Titmouse, Downy Woodpecker, Brown-headed Cowbird, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay, Summer Tanager, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Carolina Wren, House Finch, and Pine

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21:29

Dusk-singing Cicadas & Barking Tree Frog at Heart Pond

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/24

Recorded on June 8, 2025, at Heart Pond, this is the sound of late spring at blue hour. As the light fades, the first dusk-singing cicadas of the season begin their pulsating drone, joined by the calls of Barking Tree Frogs, Fowler’s Toads, and Southern Cricket Frogs. Their layered chorus captures the shift from day to night in a humid Southern landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:07

Wood Thrush Melody in the Creek Bottom

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/20

Recorded on June 8, 2025, in the woods at Heart Place, this is the sound of the Wood Thrush singing from the creek bottom in late spring, as birds establish their summer territories. A rich chorus joins in, including Northern Parula, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Summer Tanager, Chipping Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, American Robin, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Mockingbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Gray Catbird, Hooded Warbler, Blue Jay, Brown Thrasher, Mourning Dove, Orchard Oriole, Carolina Wren,

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20:46

Yellow-breasted Chat in the Wildflower Meadow

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/17

Recorded on May 4, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a lazy spring afternoon in the wildflower meadow, with a light breeze rustling the leaves of the Blackjack oaks. At the center of the soundscape is a male Yellow-breasted Chat, showcasing his extensive vocal repertoire—whistles, cackles, mews, catcalls, chuckles, rattles, gurgles, pops and more—strung together in ever-changing combinations. Accompanying him are the Tufted Titmouse, American Crow, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee,

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21:02

Treefrog Chorus in the Firefly Night

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/13

Recorded on June 5, 2025, east of Como on the edge of farm fields in the river bottom, this is the sound of Southern Cricket Frogs, Gray Treefrogs and Southern Leopard Frogs in full chorus as fireflies flicker through the kudzu-lined creekbeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:30

Indigo Bunting in the Baby Blue Dawn

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/10

Recorded on June 3, 2025, from the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of morning beginning in blue hour and breaking into dawn as the wind stirs the tops of the post oaks and birds sing from the trees and meadow below. Listeners will hear he creak of a screen door and a distant rooster calling to greet the dawn, along with a vibrant chorus of birds: Indigo Bunting, Northern Cardinal, Barn Swallow, Yellow-throated Warbler, Carolina Wren, Chipping Sparrow, American Robin, Pine Warbler, American

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20:38

Crickets & Mockingbird Night Song

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/06

Recorded on May 21, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a lone Northern Mockingbird joining the nighttime chorus of crickets and frogs. Nocturnal singing is common during spring mating season and this male seizes the quiet night to both court a mate and defend his territory in a Eastern red cedar. In the still air, listeners can hear him cycle through more than a dozen mimicked songs, each phrase a borrowed echo stitched into his own performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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20:05

Wood Thrush Dawn Song at Heart Place Woods

Sounds Southern ·

2025/06/03

Recorded on May 26, 2025, in the woods at Heart Place, this is the sound of the spring dawn chorus as a line of thunderstorms begins to move in. The gusting winds blow through the oak and pine treetops, as the rich, varied, flute-like ee-oh-lay and buzz-like whistle of the Wood Thrush takes center stage in the understory. Listeners will also hear the songs of the Pine Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Indigo Bunting and

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20:07

Barred Owl Chorus in the Spring Night Fog

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/30

Recorded on May 26, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a fog-draped night after a weekend of steady rain. Fowler’s toads and Southern Cricket Frogs call from the pond’s edge, joined by the steady chirping of crickets. In the distance, a family of Barred Owls calls back and forth through the thick mist. Under the dark skies of a new moon, this is the sound of night pulsing with quiet intensity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:07

Soft Rain Sunset in the Spring Meadow

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/27

Recorded on May 6, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a gentle rain falling on the meadow. As the day draws to a close, the shower gradually fades, giving way to the steady chorus of evening crickets. With its natural pink noise qualities, this recording offers a soothing backdrop—perfect for relaxation, sleep or quiet reflection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:26

Bullfrog Under a Penny Moon Sky

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/23

Recorded on April 29, 2025, at the dogtrot during blue hour under a rising waxing crescent moon, this is the sound of a lone bullfrog as he begins his deep-throated serenade, signaling the start of mating season. Soon, other frogs and spring crickets join the chorus. In the distance, Canada Geese call out with their familiar good-night honks as the day slips quietly into night. The calm, rhythmic soundscape is perfect for drifting off to sleep or winding down at the end of the day. Hosted on Acast

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21:06

Sweetness of Warblers in the Belmont Woods

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/20

Recorded on May 11, 2025, at the old townsite of Belmont along the Little Tallahatchie River, this is the sound of spring migration at its peak. A warbler chorus fills the breezy morning air, featuring both transient travelers and those settling in for the breeding season. Among the migrants is the Blackpoll Warbler, known for its astonishing 12,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean and North America. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will also hear a dust-up between two Louisiana Waterthrush

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21:02

Dripfall in the Sassafras

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/16

Recorded on May 7, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of the sundown chorus at the edge of Clear Springs swamp. After a day of thunderstorms, water drips steadily from the understory trees while the swamp birds settle in for the evening. Among them: Barred Owl, Chimney Swift, Summer Tanager, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Prothonotary & Hooded Warblers, Carolina Wren, Louisiana Waterthrush, Great Crested & Acadian Flycatchers, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Thrasher, Tufted Titmouse,

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19:42

Yellow-breasted Chat Night Song

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/13

Recorded on May 8, 2025, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a night wrapped in thick fog after a day of thunderstorms. The fog hangs so heavily it drips from the eaves onto the rain drum below. Crickets and frogs provide a soft, steady rhythm beneath it all. A Yellow-breasted Chat takes advantage of the muffled quiet, his voice amplified in the dense air as he sings through the night during the peak of mating season. Sounds Southern Extended subscribers can enjoy over an hour

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22:22

Warbler Sunrise & Green Frog Glunk in the Scarlet...

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/09

Recorded on April 20, 2025, at Belmont, this is the sound of a spring sunrise chorus bursting to life where a marshy meadow meets artesian-fed streams flowing from the wooded hills where scarlet buckeye is in full bloom. Listeners will hear the sharp, banjo-like glunk of a green frog alongside a rich mix of birdsong: Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Gray Catbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, White-throated Sparrow, American Crow, Northern Cardinal, Red-eyed and White-eyed Vireos, Carolina Wren, Common

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20:56

Night Noises under the Lyrids

Sounds Southern ·

2025/05/06

Recorded on April 22, 2025, at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a nighttime chorus: Fowler’s toads, southern cricket frogs, the occasional bullfrog and spring field crickets calling beneath dark skies during the peak of the annual Lyrid Meteor Shower. Sounds Southern Extended listeners are treated to an hour of this steady, hypnotic rhythm—perfect for winding down or slipping into sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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