Episode 54: Deep Forest Breeze

Episode 54: Deep Forest Breeze

Author: Sound By Nature November 9, 2020 Duration: 1:09:43

This was recorded on a breezy autumn day in a densely forested gully near the Pacific Crest Trail in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. Wind blows steadily in the treetops with occasional gusts rustling the dry Pacific Dogwood leaves still clinging to their trees while showers of Douglas Fir needles rain down from the massive trees towering above. 


There is some unfortunate noise pollution in the form of air traffic in this episode, I hope it doesn't ruin the listening experience too much. It's not the first time there has been noise pollution in an episode, but it is definitely the most noticeable. I thought that otherwise it was an interesting recording, so I decided to release it. There are chattering squirrels, a pileated woodpecker, ravens and their wingbeats, and lots of other interesting forest sounds aside from the commercial air traffic. I was thinking of labelling episodes with gratuitous noise pollution explicit, if only as a way of giving you a little warning about it without having to read through the episode description. What do you think? You can let me know by emailing me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com, or by going to the Facebook page for the podcast and commenting your thoughts on the post for this episode. Find it by searching @soundbynaturepodcast and please like and follow the page while you're there. Thanks!


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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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Bonus! Curious Hikers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Episode 46: Thunder on the Pacific Crest Trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:01
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Duration: 1:02:26
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Episode 44: Mountain Stream At Upper Deadfall Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:04
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Episode 43: Summer Morning on the Upper McCloud River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:20
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Episode 42: Forest Rain and Wind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:55
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Episode 41: Spring Snowmelt at Porcupine Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:59
This was recorded at a snowmelt stream near Porcupine Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. The lake sits on the east side of the Trinity Divide just off the Pacific Crest Trail. It's b…
Episode 40: Campfire with Passing Rain and Sleet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:09
This episode was recorded at a secluded campsite in the Medicine Lake Highlands area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County, California. The campfire popped, crackled, hissed, and roared while a tarp ov…
Episode 39: Dripping Ice Cave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:58
This recording was gathered in an ice cave on the south flank of the Medicine Lake Volcano in Siskiyou County, California. This ice cave isn't a cave made of ice, but a lava tube which has filled with ice over time. This…
Episode 38: Spring Morning Campfire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
This episode was recorded on a clear and peaceful spring morning deep in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County, California. The campfire was set in a clearing amidst a stand of large old growth Ponderosa…