Sounds Southern

Alice Pierotti

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 ambience.

Recorded on the land of the Woodland and Middle Mississippian peoples and the Mississippi Band of the Choctaw Indians.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sounds Southern episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sounds Southern for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Sounds Southern episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Dawn Chorus in the Pasture

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08/13/24 • 20 min

Recorded on August 3, 2024 during the tranquil transition from blue hour to dawn, this is the sound of the vibrant dawn chorus of bees and birds in the pasture, accompanied by the quintessential farm sounds of cows mooing, a distant dog barking and a rooster crowing. Notably, the distinctive chiti WEEW wewidoo of the male Eastern Bluebird's dawn song and chit calls begins at the 15-minute mark.

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Barred Owls Under Jupiter

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10/18/24 • 21 min

Recorded on October 4, 2024 at the dogtrot on the Moonpie Deck under a bright blanket of stars and barely-there moon in a 1% waxing crescent phase, this is the sound of a bluehour chorus of crickets and katydids with distant hoo-aws of a parliment of Barred Owls calling from the woods in the nearby bottomlands. Autumn is sometimes called "the hooting season" for owl watchers because owls are staking their territories for the upcoming courting season. This is a quiet recording so a quiet listening is recommended.

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Dawn Chorus & Autumn Rainshower

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11/15/24 • 20 min

Recorded on November 9, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a raincloud bursting open at daybreak. It features the dawn chorus of Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, Finches, Titmice and Nuthatches on wing, accompanied by the rhythmic drumming of rain against the metal roof and rain drum.

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Way Out West Deck Meteor Showers

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08/02/24 • 21 min

Recorded on July 30, 2024 at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a nocturnal symphony of frogs, crickets and katydids, set against the backdrop of the Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids meteor showers at their peak.

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Songbirds in the Prairie Meadow

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08/27/24 • 20 min

Recorded on August 8, 2024, this is the sound of a buzzing prairie remnant alive with bees and butterflies among wildflowers like Giant Goldenrod and Ironweed. Enjoy the melodies of summer songbirds—American Goldfinch, Indigo Bunting and Common Yellowthroat—mingled with the sounds of cicadas, crickets and katydids. Extended Cut subscribers will also catch the crunch of car wheels on the nearby gravel road.

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Southern Leopard Frog Chorus under Harvest Moon Halo

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09/20/24 • 27 min

Recorded on September 16, 2024, at the dogtrot on the Way Out West Deck, this is the sound of a nighttime breeding chorus of Southern Leopard frogs brought to life by cooler temperatures and recent heavy rains. The frogs' calls are accompanied by the soothing white noise of crickets and katydids. Earlier rain showers blanketed the pasture in fog, dispersing the sound, while moonlight refracted off ice crystals in thin cirrus clouds above, creating a stunning 22° halo around the harvest moon.

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Autumn Dawn in the Water Tupelos

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11/19/24 • 20 min

Recorded on November 1, 2024, at Belmont's Clear Springs, this is the sound of a dawn chorus of autumn birds in the swamp. As the sun rises and burns off the morning fog and misty rain, listeners will hear the distinct kerplunk of ripened fruit falling from the towering Water Tupelo trees as woodpecker calls and drumming dominate, including the sounds of Pileated, Red-bellied, Hairy and Downy species. Other voices in the chorus include the autumn return of the Northern Flicker, Winter Wren, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Ruby-crowned & Golden-crowned Kinglets along with the Belted Kingfisher, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Towhee and Barred Owl.

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Katydid Serenade in the Pink Rain

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10/08/24 • 20 min

Recorded on September 12, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a soothing sunset rain shower gently falling on the metal roof and dripping onto the steel drum tuned to D Akebono. You'll hear Ruby-throated hummingbirds feeding before dusk while katydids and crickets strike up their evening chorus. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will enjoy over an hour of calming pink noise—perfect for meditation or relaxation.

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Fall Sunrise in the Cypress Swamp

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10/22/24 • 20 min

Recorded on October 11, 2024, at Belmont's Clear Springs, this is the sound of an early fall dawn chorus in the cypress swamp. As the rising sun burns off morning fog, the birds create an oasis of sound featuring powerful drumming and the wicka wicka call of the Northern Flicker. Adding to the woodpecker descent are those large to small including Pileated, Red-bellied, Yellow Bellied Sapsucker, Hairy & Downy. Others in the chorus include: Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, Winter Wren, Ruby-Crowned & Golden-Crowned Kinglet. Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear the classic hoot (who cooks for you, who cooks for you alll) of the Barred Owl beginning at the 20 minute mark.

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South Winds & Heavy Autumn Rains

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11/12/24 • 20 min

Recorded on October 31, 2024, at the dogtrot on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of gusty south winds up to 21 mph bringing in a storm front with heavy rain and thunder, punctuated by the deep, resonant tones of a Cosanti bronze windbell. Sounds Southern Extended listeners can enjoy 55 minutes of calming brownian noise, ideal for focus and easing anxiety.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Sounds Southern have?

Sounds Southern currently has 37 episodes available.

What topics does Sounds Southern cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nature, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Sounds Southern?

The episode title 'Indigo Bunting in the Marsh Meadow' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sounds Southern?

The average episode length on Sounds Southern is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sounds Southern released?

Episodes of Sounds Southern are typically released every 3 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of Sounds Southern?

The first episode of Sounds Southern was released on Jul 23, 2024.

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Sounds Southern

Alice Pierotti

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