126: Woodpeckers On A Winter Morning

126: Woodpeckers On A Winter Morning

Author: Sound By Nature February 16, 2023 Duration: 1:11:00

This was recorded on a cold, cloudy, and breezy morning in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. There was a small group of dead standing Red Fir trees not far from my campsite that a pair of Downy Woodpeckers were busily pecking at looking for insects beneath the bark. Mountain Chickadees and Red Breasted Nuthatches can be heard in the background, and a pair of curious Ravens fly by to see what all the ruckus is about. 

This recording is one of several I made while on a three night camping trip to the Walking Bear Camp area of Moosehead Creek. Unfortunately during my stay there was an abundance of air traffic. This recording includes a bit of that air traffic, but I thought it wasn't so bad that I couldn't share it with you.

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Sometimes the most profound moments come from simply listening to the world outside our windows. Sound By Nature is an invitation to pause and immerse yourself in the authentic acoustics of the natural world, curated into thoughtful audio experiences. Each episode is a dedicated soundscape, free from narration or music, capturing everything from the gentle patter of rain in an old-growth forest to the distant crash of ocean waves at dusk. It’s a resource for recentering, whether you need a backdrop for deep work, a tool for meditation, or a gentle path into restful sleep. This podcast draws from the fields of acoustic ecology and environmental science, presenting these recordings not just as ambient noise, but as a connection to the intricate and often overlooked sound environments that surround us. Tune in, put on your headphones, and let the raw, unedited symphony of the planet provide a much-needed respite from the clutter of daily life.
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