Episode 5: Rain

Episode 5: Rain

Author: Sound By Nature December 17, 2018 Duration: 59:36
I recorded this during steady rain on the floor of an old growth forest in the mountains of Northern California.

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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Episode 65: Castle Crags Wilderness- Snowmelt Rain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:02
This was recorded on a clear and sunny morning in a stand of Red and White Fir trees, after it had snowed the night before, in Castle Crags Wilderness, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. As the…
Bonus! Snowshoeing on the McCloud River Trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:09
I recorded this while snowshoeing on untracked snow down the McCloud River Trail from the Lakin Dam day use area to the overlook at the Upper Fall of the McCloud River.
Episode 64: Winter Day Beside the McCloud River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:01
This was recorded on a partly cloudy winter day on the snowy bank of the McCloud River in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. Sound By Nature is produced by me with the generous support of li…
Episode 63: Campfire on a Cold and Breezy Winter Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:01
This was recorded at a remote campsite near the Pacific Crest Trail in densely forested mountains in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County California. It was a cold, clear, moonlit night with a steady breeze…
Episode 62: Squaw Valley Creek and Tom Neal Creek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:59
This was recorded on a sunny and mild winter day at the confluence of Squaw Valley Creek and Tom Neal Creek in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. The swiftly flowing, rocky creeks provide perfect…
Episode 61: Rain and Sleet Near the Snowline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:01
This was recorded on a winter day with rain and sleet falling in a densely forested, mountainous area just below the snowline near the Pacific Crest Trail south of Girard Ridge in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest , Sha…
Bonus! Curious Raven in the Rain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09
This was recorded on a rainy day in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. I made a small hut to cover my microphone while it was raining, and a raven stopped by to inspect my work. The raven made…
Episode 60: Crisp Winter Day at a Secluded Meadow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:55
This was recorded on a crisp, clear, and breezy winter day at a secluded forest meadow in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. The wind blew steadily across the treetops with gentle gusts occasi…
Episode 59: Peaceful Winter Morning Near Pacific Yew Creek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:38
This was recorded in stand of old growth conifers along the Pacific Crest Trail not far from Pacific Yew Creek in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. It was a cold, quiet, peaceful morning and…
Episode 58: Misty Morning on the Pacific Crest Tail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:02
This was recorded on a cold and misty morning while walking on the Pacific Crest Trail from the bridge over the McCloud River near Ash Camp to the Forest Service road near the Ah Di Na Campground. This section of the tra…