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Episode 99: Late Night Frog Chorus At Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area Apr 08, 2022

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This was recorded in the middle of a clear and calm night at the Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. It was late enough that there was no air traffic and no sound from the distant highway, therefore this recording is free of noise pollution. Listen for the sound of pine cones as they occasionally fall from the nearby Ponderosa Pine tree.

This recording is a part of the same recording session which the previous episode came from. With the help of my daughter Sierra and her excellent choice of recording location, we set up the recording rig on the evening prior to this recording and recorded all night and into the next morning.

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I'd really like to thank my monthly supporters and those of you that have donated both recently and in the past. You truly are helping to keep this podcast going, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

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I am still hoping for a swift end to Putin's war against Ukraine. The unprovoked imperialistic aggression is utterly unjustifiable, and the ongoing intentional killing of innocent civilians is truly beyond the pale. I hope that the international community does all it can to put an end to this senseless assault against Ukraine and its people. PEACE FOR UKRAINE NOW!!!🇺🇦

I hope that wherever you are in the world you are healthy, safe, and sound. Thank you for listening.

Episode 98: Dawn Chorus At Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area Apr 03, 2022

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This recording was gathered on a clear spring morning in the Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The recording starts just before dawn and continues until late in the morning.

I received production assistance for this recording from my daughter Sierra. She chose an excellent location to set up the microphone and recorder for an overnight recording. We set up early in the evening on the day before this was recorded, and I was happy to find everything undisturbed by bears or other wildlife the next morning when I retrieved it.

Please donate! Your contribution helps make this podcast possible. All donations go directly towards producing these recordings and providing you with natural sound. If you enjoy the podcast, please show your appreciation and make a donation: https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/

If you'd like to become a monthly supporter you can do so by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, or by visiting the donation page on the podcast website. It's the best way to support the podcast because it provides me with a reliable resource which I can draw from to help me provide you with these recordings.

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters and those of you that have donated both recently and in the past. You really are helping to keep this podcast going, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Questions or comments? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com

I continue to hope for an abrupt end to the unprovoked war against Ukraine. The war crimes and atrocities committed against the people of Ukraine are truly sickening and I hope those responsible are held fully accountable for their heinous and unconscionable actions. PEACE FOR UKRAINE!!!🇺🇦

I hope that wherever you are in the world you are healthy, safe, and sound. Thank you for listening.

Episode 97: Rainy Morning At Bigelow Meadow Mar 20, 2022

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This was recorded on a rainy morning in early spring at Bigelow Meadow in the Bigelow Meadow Botanical Area, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. Though it was recorded on the day before the spring equinox and therefore technically still winter, Mother Nature doesn't strictly follow the calendar and the sound of birdsong is a clear indicator that spring has arrived to the McCloud River area of Northern California.

There is air traffic on this recording, a form of noise pollution which is unfortunately unavoidable on long recordings in this part of the state.

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I hope and pray for an abrupt end to the war in Ukraine, and for the person who started it to be held fully accountable for the war crimes which have been committed as a direct result of his unprovoked aggression. PEACE FOR UKRAINE!!!🇺🇦

Episode 96: Light Rain Beside Lake McCloud Mar 05, 2022

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This recording was gathered just before sunset during a light rain shower at the water's edge of Lake McCloud in Shasta County, California. There is unfortunately quite a bit of air traffic on this recording. Normally I would keep trying until I got a recording with little or, ideally, no air traffic, but we have received very little rain this winter and I don't know when the next opportunity to record the sound of rainfall on the lake will be. I hope you don't find it too bothersome on what I think is an otherwise good recording. Listen for the low hooting song of the male Sooty Grouse as they try and attract females.

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END THE WAR IN UKRAINE!!! END ALL WAR ON EARTH!!! PEACE!!! PEACE!!! PEACE!!!

Episode 95: Trickling Spring In Doodlebug Gulch Feb 24, 2022

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This was recorded on a cold and clear winter day beside a trickling spring in Doodlebug Gulch near the Pacific Crest Trail in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. Hawkins Creek is heard flowing in the canyon far below.

This recording is dedicated to the people of Ukraine.

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I hope that this recording can provide you with a little peace in this chaotic world which we all live in together. And if it does, please take that peace and spread it around as much as you can. The world needs peace right now. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound.

Episode 94: Mount Shasta- Gusty Winter Wind Near Sand Flat Feb 17, 2022

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This recording was gathered on a clear and sunny morning near Sand Flat on the southwest side of Mount Shasta in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The wind was strong with powerful gusts causing the towering Red Fir trees to sway wildly. Branches and twigs littered the snow covered forest floor, having been freshly pruned by the gale force wind.

It was very unnerving walking through the forest when it was this windy, I strongly advise against it. I was definitely keeping an eye on the tree tops so that I could dodge any branches or even falling trees should they be blown down by the wind. Luckily I made it back unharmed. Though I should say that while I was setting up to record, a pretty good size branch, about three feet long and two inches in diameter, fell to the ground no more than ten feet away. And as I was driving up the mountain a county road crew was removing a freshly fallen tree from the roadway.

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I really hope you enjoy this recording, and I hope that it benefits you in any way, however small. Thank you very much for listening. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sound.

Episode 93: Mount Shasta- Windy Winter Day Feb 03, 2022

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This recording was gathered on a windy winter day below tree line near Horse Camp on the southwest side of Mount Shasta in the Mount Shasta Wilderness, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California.

It was a cold and beautiful day with high clouds moving steadily across the sky and a small lenticular cloud perched atop the mountain. The wind was coming from the north and blew steadily on the ridge tops, with powerful gusts pushing down through the trees below. Despite the strong wind Mountain Chickadees were still out foraging for food in the Red Fir trees, the dominant species of tree in the forest at this altitude.

Please donate! Your contribution helps make this podcast possible. All donations go directly into producing these recordings and providing you with natural sound. It takes a lot of time, effort, planning, expensive equipment, transportation, sore legs, cold fingers, and sunburn to bring you these recordings. If you enjoy the podcast, show your appreciation by making a donation: https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters and the few of you that have donated. You really are helping to keep this podcast going, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Questions or comments? Email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope that it benefits you in some small way. Thank you very much for listening. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sound.

Episode 92: Winter Day Beside The McCloud River Jan 20, 2022

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This recording was gathered on a clear winter afternoon beside the McCloud River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. It was a sunny and mild day in the deep, rugged, and heavily forested canyon which this stretch of the river flows through.

Please donate! Your contributions make this podcast possible. All donations go directly into producing these recordings and providing you with natural sound. If you enjoy the natural sound I provide you with, please make a donation: https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/

Thank you very much to my monthly supporters and those of you that have donated in the past. You really are helping to keep this podcast going, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

Questions or comments? Email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com

I hope that you enjoy these longer recordings and that they help ease the stress of this chaotic world in which we live. Thank you very much for listening. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay sound.

Bonus! Paddling A Canoe On Lake McCloud On A Clear Winter Day Jan 14, 2022

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This was recorded on a clear and cool winter day while I paddled a canoe on Lake McCloud in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. The sun was shining brightly as I paddled along, with a light breeze occasionally rippling the otherwise calm surface of the lake. Lake McCloud is not a natural lake but a reservoir built on the McCloud River, and at the time I recorded this the water was very low. As I paddled up to to where the river entered the lake the water became so shallow that I was pushing along the lake bottom with my canoe paddle, and in a few very shallow spots the canoe rubbed the lake bottom.

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Episode 91: Castle Crags Wilderness- Breezy Winter Day Jan 07, 2022

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This recording was gathered on a breezy winter day in Castle Crags Wilderness, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. It had been misting earlier in the day and the mist that collected on the foliage of the nearby Red Fir and White Fir trees can be heard dripping onto the snow.

I am very grateful for my monthly supporters and those of you that have made a donation. Your contributions help a lot and motivate me to continue providing you with natural sound. Thank you!

If you'd like to become a monthly supporter you can do so by clicking the link at the end of this podcast description. It's the best way to contribute to the podcast. You can also become a monthly supporter by visiting the donation page at the website for the podcast, https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/, where you also have the option of making a one time donation. I would very much appreciate your contribution.

Questions? Email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com

I hope that wherever you are, your year is off to a good start. Thank you very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound.

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